Mets Agree with Howard Johnson on One Year Contract
The New York Mets reach a one year deal with infielder Howard Johnson. In the NBA, the Milwaukee Bucks sign guard Junior Bridge to a contract, adding veteran depth to the roster.
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1987
Page
11
The New York Mets reach a one year deal with infielder Howard Johnson. In the NBA, the Milwaukee Bucks sign guard Junior Bridge to a contract, adding veteran depth to the roster.
MVP Phil McConkey rose to the occasion in the Rose Bowl as the Giants toppled the Broncos 39 20. His standout performance silenced doubts about his NFL fate while John Elway struggled to mount a running game. Giants captain Simms and Morris aided the victory as San Gabriel stands watched.
Connecticut announces that Clark Robinson Phil Gamble and Robert Ursery plus Terry Coffey are academically ineligible for the season. Dartmouth lists new assistants Hrud Hicknell Mike Hutchlog Steve Mobithud Paul Ferraro and Desmond Rubinson while retaining Glen Plees. Kansas names Wary Huff offensive coordinator. Wyoming names Dave Hutterfic defensive coach.
Phil Simms silenced doubt with a 13 yard third quarter touchdown pass to Mark Bayero giving the Giants a 16 10 lead they never relinquished. The win settled questions about Simms and crowned New York with their championship moment as teammates celebrated with Harry Carson dumping Gatorade on him.
Paul Azinger described his first pro win as a dream come true after a patient 4-under 67 gave him a four-day total of 268, 16 under par, and $108,000. He edged defending champ Hal Sutton by one stroke at Scottsdale's TPC course, following advice from Andy Bean to play his own game.
Kevin McHale poured in 30 points including a 14 point third period as the Celtics beat the 76ers 111 96 at Boston Garden. Larry Bird added 17 and Robert Parish 21 as Boston surged to a 27 17 first quarter lead and widened it to 87 60 by the end of the third period.
The Giants toppled the Broncos 33 24 as Elway connected with Sammy Winder and Orson Mobley early. New York surged after halftime led by Simms Bavaro and Morris with Rutledge’s fourth down run and a Patterson interception setting up key scores. Johnson finally answered for Denver late.
Navy star David Robinson poured in 45 points a career high at Rupp Arena but Kentucky defeated Navy 80-69. Red Chapman led Kentucky with 22 points as Navy dropped to 13-5 and Kentucky improved to 11-5 in a nonconference tilt.
Stefan Edberg defeated Pat Cash 6-3 6-4 3-6 5-7 6-3 to win a second straight Australian Open title. Edberg earned 103,875 dollars while Cash took 51,938 dollars. The final was played on Kooyong grass and the tournament will move to Melbourne's National Tennis Center next year. Boris Becker announced no reconciliation with coach Gunther Bosch and named Frank Dick as his conditioner.
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