Polish youth finds freedom in USA breaks from Poland
Polish youth Janusz Krzaczek recalls leaving Tomaszów Lubelski in 1981 amid martial law, economic collapse, and Russian pressure. He crossed to Austria then came to the United States, enduring a refugee camp and language barriers before joining a Hudson Valley volleyball scene. He reflects on life in Poland and his choice to stay in America.
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Janusz Krzaczek
Krzaczek
Tomaszow Lubelski
Poland
Hudson Valley
Adirondack
Solidarity
Austria
United States
Winning women cyclist disqualified at Empire State Games
Denise Verret of Hudson Valley finished the 30 mile open women’s road race in Empire State Games cycling but was disqualified for drafting behind men. Leslie Moore-Nitz won gold with a time of 2 17 19 and Verret awaits the appeal ruling.
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Denise Verret
Hudson Valley
Verret
Leslie Moore-Nitz
Leonard Nitz
Fayetteville
Barb Serking
Jeanne Dents
Solvay
Shelly Pennefather
Rome
Central
Adirondack
Marsh Falls In Moscow World Track Steeplechase Fall
In Helsinki Henry Marsh of the United States fell on the final barrier in the 3 000 meter steeplechase while chasing West Germany's Patrick Sig. The world top steeplechaser missed a medal after a split second error as he aimed to pass.
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Helsinki
Finland
Henry Marsh
Marsh
Patrick Sig
West Germany
Bull
Olympic Stadium
Rome
Tommy Ekblom
Book tactics fail as Trammell, Upshaw spark late wins
Major League action saw Detroit edge New York 7-6 in 10 innings after Alan Trammell homered twice and Lance Parrish delivered the decisive eighth inning hit. Barry Bonnell and Dave Collins sparked Toronto's 4-4 tie with Milwaukee with key eighth-inning plays. White Sox beat Orioles 2-1 behind LaMarr Hoyt's 11th win. Texas and Minnesota won in routs or close games as AL East tightens.
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Bobby Cox
Toronto
Sparky Anderson
Detroit
Cox
Anderson
Alan Trammell
Blue Jays
Milwaukee Brewers
Barry Bonnell
Jim Slaton
Dave Collins
Milwaukee
Upshaw
Bonnell
Tigers
New York Yankees
John Wackenfuss
Dale Murray
Tyu Whitaker
Trammell
Lance Parrish
Larry Herndon
Yankees
Baltimore
New York
Dave Winfield
Winfield
Kirk Gibson
Wayne Krenchicki
Steve Kemp
Parrish
Don Mattingly
Herndon
White Sox
Orioles
Chicago
LaMarr Hay
Kansas City
Mike Flanagan
Rangers
Indians
Artington
Pete O'Brien
Texas
Frank Tanana
Odell Jones
Cleveland
Twins
A’s
Oakland
Tom Brunarsky
RBI
Minnesota
Darrell Brown
John Castino
Mike Warren
Tom Underwood
Kent Hrbek
Gary Gacetti
Dave Engle
Donnie Hill
Brunansky
Gary Ward
Mariners
Angels
Anaheim
Steve Henderson
al Chambers
Seattle
Pat Putnam
Sug Sanches
Chambers
Fred Lynn
Henderson
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Clifton Park
Clay Shannon
Phelps
Paul Bradshaw
Oswego
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Paul Mandellis
Eric Dick
Cazenovia
Syracuse
Jim Szuba
Syracuse University
Steve Klaus
Western
Beth Mowins
North Syracuse
Long Island
Leman Ingalls
Baldwinsville
Fulton
Joe Leotta
Dewitt
Mike Schaedle
Tihaca
Matt Auer
Steve Ostman
Mike O'Brian
Patrick
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