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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1985
Page
3
Willie McGee leads the Cardinals in batting while pitching and fielding efforts aim to blunt the Braves. The text hints at a critical clash with bullpen and lineup balance shaping the outcome.
The 1981 strike context resurfaces as owners propose a plan to cap salaries for free agents and moving players to restore break-even. Union head Don Fehr calls it a step backward risking loss of free agency. Lee MacPhail says the plan mirrors the NBA salary cap. Sutcliffe lands on 15-day DL with torn left hamstring after Braves game. Rogers placed on waivers by Expos. Rod moves to 18th on all time hits list after 1 day on DL. Evans named AL Player of the Week. Parker earns NL Player of the Week.
Dingo blanked Rowton in a 4 to 0 outing as Ward claimed the win. The match highlighted Dingo’s dominance and Ward’s defensive lapse, leaving Rowton scoreless.
Rain halted the Indians in Milwaukee, marking the majors first postponement after 458 games. Tor Waddell joked he'll watch the Holmes fight, while Pat Corrales kept optimistic about pitching. Cleveland remains in last in the division as ERA stands at 3.70 through 36 games. Mel Hall was released from hospital after a May 9 car crash and will continue recovery at home in Montreal.
Wardle, a rookie reliever, notched save No. 1 in Minnesota's 5-2 victory as the Twins faced bases loaded with none out in the ninth. He fanned Dwight Evans after retiring Reid Nichols and Wade Boggs to seal the win. Also notes: Royals fall to Rangers 8-7 on a ninth inning wild pitch, Blue Jays top White Sox 6-1 with Jimmy Key’s four-hitter, Angels beat Tigers 7-2 with Grich and Boone driving in two each.
The New York Mets suffer a 2-0 defeat as Hoyt delivers a four hit shutout. Expos Dodgers 1, Schatzeder homers and Brooks adds a three run double in a five inning rally. Pirates Astros feature Rhoden with a key single and save by Holland. Cardinals and Braves rely on big innings with McGee Van Slyke and Pendleton driving in multiple runs. Carlton earns first win as he nears Nolan Ryan on the strikeout list.
Larry Holmes retained his heavyweight crown in a taxing 15 round victory over Milton Williams. Judges differed on the score with Roth 143-142 and Gibbs and Rothenberg 146-139, as Holmes extended his legacy and hinted at retirement. Williams fought bravely but Holmes' body shots exposed the vulnerable ribs and head.
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