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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1988
Page
7
A columnist reflects on lifelong optimism for the Indians, despite setbacks since 1974. He compares Cleveland’s mood to St Louis fans in 1963, urges the team to rebound this June, and speculates a possible late-season rise to second or first depending on performance against Detroit and New York.
Blue Jays top Tribepitch timed at 47 mph learned from Phil Niekro two years ago. Candiotti battles Cleveland as Kittle homers twice and Ward, Gruber, and Moseby make key plays. Buckled in the late innings, the Jays fall as Mullins hits into a potential double play and Stottlemyre battles.
Howard Johnson tops the National League with 12 intentional walks over the last two seasons. Oakland’s 72 44 record against AL East teams highlights a busy stretch as Pittsburgh’s Bobby Bonilla hits 11 homers this season, matching his total from last year. Oakland’s 11 game West lead has narrowed as Minnesota and Kansas City close the gap by several games.
American League standings glimpsed with teams including Seattle Milwaukee Baltimore Detroit Chicago Texas Oakland and New York listed in a dense schedule of games. Notable player marks shown include Higuera Perry and Perry while matchups feature Pittsburgh Glucaya and Los Angeles Glavine among others.
Tom Brookens went 4-for-4 with a grand slam and a two-run single to power the Detroit Tigers past the Onovies 9-3. He launched a second-inning grand slam off Dickie Noles, delivering five first-half runs as Detroit moved within two games of first place. Doyle Alexander pitched eight strong innings for the win.
The report outlines various baseball roster moves across the Major Leagues. Players activated recalled or optioned are noted for the New York Yankees and National League clubs, detailing day of transaction actions and involved teams. Naming of specific players is limited by the fragmentary OCR text.
Commissioner Peter Lieberroth predicts expansion in the 1990s as baseball eyes markets from Chicago to St Petersburg. He discusses contract timing, umpire and player negotiations, and the goal of a smooth transition for his successor while praising prospects like University of Evansville pitcher Andy Benes.
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