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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1988
Page
5
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Commissioner Peter Ueberroth told ABC that baseball will have more minority field managers and perhaps one or two minority general managers by next season. He noted some clubs push back while praising leaders like Bennett Williams in Baltimore and Cookie Rojas as evidence of progress.
Don Nelson, reluctant general manager, will take over as Golden State head coach at season's end. The Warriors sit 17-53, second worst in the NBA, with Nelson citing renewed fire and optimism about players. He has a deep history as a coach and executive and will replace George Karl, who resigned March 23.
The Minnesota Twins executed their seventh-ever opening day triple play against Rafael Santana as the Yankees won 8-6. Rick Rhoden pitched a three-hitter for New York improving to 1-0 with his first opening day shutout since 1986. The day featured multiple notable debuts and records across the league.
Bob Welch pitched seven scoreless innings for the A’s as they blanked the Mariners. Twins struggle on the road as Rick Rhoden and Mike Henderson help the Yankees. A sellout crowd witnessed Frank Viola deliver six earned runs in a tense game.
Cubs beat Braves 10 to 9 in a late inning scramble with Manny Trillo delivering a key infield fly and a controversial interference call. Dodgers blank Giants 5 to 0 as Hershiser returns for an 1988 debut three-hitter and ninth career win over San Francisco. Pirates top Phillies 5 to 3 as Darnell Coles belts a three run homer and Mike Dunne earns win. Astros 6 Padres 3 with Kevin Bass pinch hit two run single and Billy Hatcher delivering the go ahead run in the eighth.
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