Chokeland dulls Dodgers triumph in World Series opinion
In a dated column, the writer laments the 1988 World Series ending in six games, calling Oakland “Chokeland” and criticizing the Athletics for poor hitting while praising Dodgers pitcher Orel Hershiser and Lasorda. He argues a seven-game classic would have better captured the drama and notes overall disappointment beyond Dodgers fans. He compares to past seven-game clashes and reflects on pitching versus hitting dynamics.
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Yankees Send Clark to Padres in Five-Player Trade
AP reports Yankees trade outfielder Jack Clark and pitcher Pat Clements to San Diego for Stan Jefferson and pitchers Jimmy Jones Lance McCullers. Clark joins Padres as a power hitter to boost an offense previously weak in homers while Yankees gain speed in Jack Clark’s replacement and McCullers as setup or closer.
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Bears nip the 49ers in defensive battle
Chicago earned a 10-9 NFL victory over San Francisco as the Bears’ defense, led by Singletary McMichael Hampton and Dent, held the top offense to 213 yards. A late fourth and one play failed, preserving the win and keeping Chicago 7-1.
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Browns Seek Return From Injury Prized Pick
Schottenheimer notes Browns hoped to land the player out of school but Pittsburgh drafted him first. The end has hamstring and back injuries and may miss weeks while Browns defense shows strong pass rush with 15 sacks in two games, 25 in eight.
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Schottenheimer praises Bengals ahead of pivotal Browns clash
In Berea, Marty Schottenheimer lauds Cincinnati as the top division club while preparing the Browns for a key AFC Central showdown at the Stadium. Kosar returns from elbow surgery to post 314 yards and three TDs as Byner fumbles loom and injury updates hint at lineup shuffles.
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Wyche upset with victory over Oilers
Cincinnati Bengals coach Sam Wyche said the team must fix mistakes after a 44-21 win over the Houston Oilers. He listed fumbles, missed tackles, offsides and other errors to prevent a repeat as the AFC Central leaders at 7-1 prepare for a challenging stretch including a visit to Cleveland.
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Phillies trade Rawley to Twins for Herr and two others
The Philadelphia Phillies ship lefty Shane Rawley to Minnesota for second baseman Tom Herr and two other players. Phillies GM Lee Thomas cites infield stabilization and Herr’s professionalism as reasons, with Herr seeking a guaranteed two-year deal and remaining negotiations ongoing. Nieto and Bullock also move to Philadelphia, with an undisclosed cash adjustment going to Minnesota.
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Baseball's best? Computer ranks Clemens top player
The Elias Sports Bureau computer ranked Roger Clemens as baseball's best player for the 1987 season with a 96.203 score, followed by Orel Hershiser and Frank Viola in the top spots. Dwight Evans led non pitchers at 94.795, with further rankings noting Mattingly and Brett, plus changes at several infield and outfield positions across the leagues.
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