Indians fall to Twins in 6 4 loss as miscues loom
Cleveland drops to 6-4 as starter Keith Creel lasts 1 1/3 innings allowing five runs to Minnesota. Jame Easterly steadies relief, but costly baserunning and a late rally fail to salvage the night. Indians manager Pat Corrales notes ongoing pitching and baserunning issues.
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Blyleven may be headed north with Twins
The Indians reportedly offered Blyleven for three players including Tim Teufel and Dave Engle as a possible trade before the Saturday deadline. Blyleven expressed frustration at being in limbo as the trade talks continued with Minnesota.
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Walker breaks pro rushing mark as Generals win
Herschel Walker roars for 162 yards and two touchdowns lifting the New Jersey Generals to a 31-24 win over the Jacksonville Bulls. His season total reaches 2,129 yards, breaking Dickerson's 2,105 mark in 16 games. The victory improves New Jersey to 11-5 and earns a playoff berth.
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Reagan hosts Lakers during Rose Garden ceremony
President Reagan honors the Los Angeles Lakers in a White House Rose Garden ceremony with Kareem Abdul Jabbar and Magic Johnson in attendance. He praises the team’s 1980s championship run, notes James Worthy and the Celtics rivalry, and jokes about postbasketball lobbying work for players.
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Poll questions integrity of collegiate athletics
A Media General Associated Press poll found 79 percent believe gambling on college sports encourages cheating and 60 percent feel sports are overemphasized in colleges. Tulane’s scandal is cited as fueling public concern, with eight charged in a point-sharing scheme last season and 28 percent backing abolishing intercollegiate basketball.
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