Niekro bats past Yankees as Indians win 6-4
Phil Niekro worked seven scoreless innings against his former team and picked up his 301st win as Cleveland outslugged New York 6-4 at the Stadium. Camacho nearly collapsed in relief, but Willie Randolph's final out preserved the Indians' victory behind 12 Cleveland hits led by Julio Franco and Chris Bando.
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Allanson's start shocks few in Cleveland
Cleveland reporters note Andy Allanson, rookie catcher for the Indians, has reached base in six straight games and leads the American League with a .445 average through 22 at bats. He’s shown patience at the plate, drawing 62 walks last season, and has yet to hit a major homer.
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Holmes falls from grace as heavyweight peak fades
Scripps Howard News Service reports Las Vegas on Larry Holmes the anti hero of boxing at 36. After years atop the division Holmes loses to Michael Spinks in a 15 round decision, sparking a post fight slide into temperamental showmanship and questions about integrity, critics, and his legacy. Don King notes Holmes’ self inflicted wounds while Holmes rails at judges and press, signaling a tragic turn in a storied career.
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NBA TV rebound analysis with league contract boosts
Knight Ridder summarizes NBA playoff telecasts on CBS and WTBS with six games set, led by Celtics versus Bulls. The piece notes rising ratings 11 percent on CBS and 10 percent on WTBS, CBS cable deal at 25 million per year, CBS four year pact averaging 43 million, and a broader rebound from early 1980s doubt. It credits strategy, marketing, and star power for the surge.
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