FROM LIFE NEAR TOP TO LIFE IN PRISON

Three years ago, Bennie Heard was one fight away from a shot at the U.S. Olympic boxing team. Heard’s boxing career was born of boredom; he started doing pushups and situps and running the streets of Elberton, Ga., hoping to go to the Olympics. He had no experience, no trainer, no gym, no sparring partner. The two-time U.S. Amateur Boxing Association light heavyweight champion was prevented by a hand injury from fighting Evander Holyfield, the current World Boxing Association and International Boxing Federation cruiserweight champ, in the 1984 U.S. Olympic trials. After surgery, Heard turned pro, signing a $350,000 deal with a cable television network.
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Chicago Tribune wires

Full text: [Chicago Tribune (pre-1997 Fulltext)] Aug 9, 1987

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NL INSIDER

RF Darryl Strawberry, hit by a pitch Saturday and out with a stiff neck Sunday, returned to the lineup Monday. … The METS are 10-4 in a span of 20 games against NL East opponents. … Strawberry (27 HR, 21 SB) and 3B Howard Johnson (27 HR, 23 SB) are the NL’s first teammates to have 20-20 seasons since the Cincinnati Reds’ Vada Pinson and Frank Robinson in 1963. Last season in the AL, the Detroit Tigers had 20-20 teammates in Alan Trammell and Kirk Gibson. 1B Jack Clark walked twice Monday to set a league record by drawing a walk in 16 consecutive games. Darrell Evans had held the mark of 15, set in 1976 with Atlanta. Pittsburgh has ample reason to pitch around Clark, who has 34 HRs and 85 RBI against the Pirates in his career. … CARDINALS OF John Morris is day-to-day with a bruised hip after crashing into the OF wall in Philadelphia Sunday. … 2B Tommy Herr needs one stolen base to tie Pepper Martin (147) for 10th place on the all-time Cardinals list. 1B Will Clark was named NL Player of the Week for Aug. 3-9. Clark hit .440 with five HRs and 10 RBI in seven games. Clark’s 25 HRs are the most by a GIANTS’ player since Darrell Evans hit 30 in 1983. … 3B Kevin Mitchell had an anti-inflammatory injection in his right hand Monday and was not in the starting lineup. Mitchell, who has been playing with a bruised right thumb, aggravated the hand injury swinging at a high pitch in the second game of Sunday’s doubleheader.
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Full text: [USA TODAY (pre-1997 Fulltext)] Aug 11, 1987

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Hand injury pulls Puckett out of starting lineup

Kirby Puckett was kept out of the starting lineup Saturday because of a bruised hand suffered when he was hit by a Mike Morgan pitch in the eighth inning Friday. But Puckett was available for pinch-hitting duties and is expected back in the lineup today. Twins trainer Dick Martin said he initially feared Puckett might have suffered a broken hand, but x-rays proved negative. Martin said Puckett would have missed at least five weeks if he had suffered a fracture. # Reviews of Joe Niekro’s performance on Friday’s Late Night With David Letterman show ranged from great to that offered by manager Tom Kelly. Niekro appeared to explain his 10-day suspension for throwing scuffed baseballs Aug. 3 against California.
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Dennis Brackin
Staff Writer

Full text: [Minneapolis Star and Tribune] Aug 16, 1987

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Red Sox at White Sox

RED SOX UPDATE: New-look Red Sox are last of Eastern Division teams to play at Comiskey Park. Manager John McNamara gives playing time to six rookies, including exciting center fielder Ellis Burks and power-hitting designated hitter Sam Horn. Jim Rice is bothered by hand injury.
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Full text: [Chicago Sun - Times] Aug 17, 1987

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BUSH MAY PLUG SEAHAWKS’ HOLE AT CENTER — BUSH SATISFIES EVEN HIMSELF

All summer the center’s spot has been a focal point of apprehension for the Seattle Seahawks. The middle of the Hawks’ offensive line was just as tender as Blair Bush’s left knee. Bush was in his ninth straight year as a National Football League starter when he went down seven games into the 1986 season. Surgery followed, then the long rehabilitation period. So, when Bush pronounced himself disappointed with his limited action last week against St. Louis and [Stan] Eisenhooth was sidelined for at least a month with a hand injury sustained in practice, the situation at center looked desperate enough for the Hawks to bring Will Grant, whom they involuntarily retired in the off-season, back to Seattle for a physical.
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LYNN MUCKEN

Full text: [Seattle Times] Aug 29, 1987

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NO MORE MR. NICE GUY FOR COLTS’ TRUDEAU

For Indianapolis Colts’ quarterback Jack Trudeau, the 1987 National Football League season is starting out as an instant replay of 1986. With starting quarterback Gary Hogeboom sidelined because of a hand injury, Trudeau again becomes the Colts’ No. 1 quarterback. Trudeau, who entered the Colts’ 1986 huddle as a frightened rookie with little confidence and even less knowledge, says he’s a changed man, with a more combative, self-assured and gung-ho attitude.
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Full text: [Chicago Tribune (pre-1997 Fulltext)] Sep 1, 1987

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Linking Fitness Activities to Rehabilitation

Walbro Corp. reduced its workers compensation costs by more than 50% between 1985 and 1986, even though its workforce grew by 11%. Walbro (Cass City, Michigan) employs 1,600 people worldwide, 900 of them at 3 Michigan plants that manufacture fuel system components and small engine carburetors. A survey by Athletic Training Services Inc. (ATS) found a prevalence of upper body and hand injuries in the light manufacturing operations, while lower back incidents were common at Walbro’s one foundry. ATS concluded that a rehabilitation program was feasible. Certified athletic trainers, using techniques common in sports medicine, supervise Walbro’s rehabilitation and fitness programs. The health-fitness center at the plant site is equipped with weight-lifting devices, a whirlpool, and a paraffin and mineral bath, among other things. Only injuries that occurred at the workplace are treated during normal working hours. Although no incentives are offered for participating in health and fitness sponsored programs, the participation rate stays above 40%. In addition to reduced absenteeism due to injuries, Walbro has benefited from a 2.6% drop in sickness and accident payments.
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Tonti, Don G.
Trudeau, Tamara
Daniel, Martin

Full text: [Business and Health] Sep 1987

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Herzog shuffles Cards for NL pennant run

Infielder Rod Booker, first baseman Mike Laga and right-handed pitcher Randy O’Neal will come up in September, but probably not until Louisville finishes with the American Association playoffs. The filling of St. Louis’ 23rd and 24th post-season spots probably depends on how helpful [Dan Driessen] is the next month, how completely Ford recovers from the hand injury that shelved him, how much and how well [Lee Tunnell] can pitch in September, and how strongly [Whitey Herzog] esteems [Tom Lawless] as a good-luck charm. [Steve Peters] had a 0.95 earned run average for about 20 relief innings with Louisville, following his 23-save blitz of the Texas League for the Arkansas Travelers. The Cardinals first sent for him Aug. 10 but returned him to Louisville a week later after he threw 5 2/3 innings in four games. During that quick trial, he allowed one run, eight hits and two walks, while striking out four.
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Jim Bailey

Full text: [USA TODAY (pre-1997 Fulltext)] Sep 2, 1987

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PRO FOOTBALL ’87 For a Change, Bengals Start With a Win Esiason and Brooks Lead Cincinnati Past Indianapolis, 23-21

With Boomer Esiason passing for two touchdowns and the Bengals’ defense coming up with two fourth-quarter interceptions, Cincinnati beat the Indianapolis Colts, 23-21, to win its first opener since 1982. Esiason completed 17 of 26 passes for 236 yards, including touchdown passes of 61 yards to tight end Rodney Holman and 18 yards to running back James Brooks, who also scored on a 1-yard run with 7:50 remaining to give Cincinnati a 23-14 lead. [Jack Trudeau], playing in place of Gary Hogeboom, who suffered a preseason hand injury, completed 13 of 23 passes for 206 yards and threw a 1-yard touchdown pass to Tim Sherwin with 2:33 left. Cincinnati recovered the ensuing onside kick but could not run out the clock. However, [Robert Jackson]‘s second interception settled the outcome.
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Full text: [Los Angeles Times (pre-1997 Fulltext)] Sep 14, 1987

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Raitt records with Prince, revives career

Tasteless line from Bill Madlock of Detroit Tigers, who claims he acquired a hand injury while throwing the body block that finished the season for Jays’ Tony Fernandez: When Madlock was asked if he thought about the injury to Fernandez, he replied: “Fernandez? At least I’m still playing.” . . . The Tigers’ peerless radio broadcaster, Ernie Harwell, is the only baseball voice ever to be “traded” for a player . . . Back in 1948, Harwell was calling the games of the minor league Atlanta Crackers but his ability attracted national attention. When Brooklyn Dodgers broadcaster Red Barber developed an ulcer, Dodgers president Branch Rickey asked the Crackers to release Harwell from his contract to replace Barber. The Crackers said they would if Rickey sent them minor league catcher Cliff Dapper to fill a hole in their lineup . . . Because the Dodgers had a prospect of some promise named Roy Campanella, they agreed and Harwell was in the majors . . . Harwell also is a songwriter and he contributed the lyrics to Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head . . . Houston Astros lost 23 of their last 26 road games and a top advance scout for another team claims a reluctance to scuff baseballs on the road was a big reason for the skid. The balls go to the home team’s dugout where they can be inspected. The Astro pitchers, led by ace Mike Scott, have the reputation as the game’s top doctors of baseballs.
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JON BREAM

Full text: [Houston Chronicle (pre-1997 Fulltext)] Sep 20, 1987

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Heavyweight fights of 1970s returning to NHL this year?

Tasteless line from Bill Madlock of Detroit Tigers, who claims he acquired a hand injury while throwing the body block that finished the season for Jays’ Tony Fernandez: When Madlock was asked if he thought about the injury to Fernandez, he replied: “Fernandez? At least I’m still playing.” . . . The Tigers’ peerless radio broadcaster, Ernie Harwell, is the only baseball voice ever to be “traded” for a player . . . Back in 1948, Harwell was calling the games of the minor league Atlanta Crackers but his ability attracted national attention. When Brooklyn Dodgers broadcaster Red Barber developed an ulcer, Dodgers president Branch Rickey asked the Crackers to release Harwell from his contract to replace Barber. The Crackers said they would if Rickey sent them minor league catcher Cliff Dapper to fill a hole in their lineup . . . Because the Dodgers had a prospect of some promise named Roy Campanella, they agreed and Harwell was in the majors . . . Harwell also is a songwriter and he contributed the lyrics to Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head . . . Houston Astros lost 23 of their last 26 road games and a top advance scout for another team claims a reluctance to scuff baseballs on the road was a big reason for the skid. The balls go to the home team’s dugout where they can be inspected. The Astro pitchers, led by ace Mike Scott, have the reputation as the game’s top doctors of baseballs.
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Frank Orr Toronto Star

Full text: [Toronto Star] Oct 11, 1987

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Fuller’s passing helps Redmen clinch second

[Bryan Fuller], who has nursed a throwing hand injury or two most of the season, did not produce startling numbers, but he did throw for one touchdown and ran for another. He completed 12 of 19 for 171 yards with only one interception. He easily could have been 14 of 19 but for a dropped ball and perfectly thrown deep lob against a stiff breeze to Claude Bourgeois that was ruled out of bounds, though McGill argued Bourgeois was pushed out. The [Redmen] were leading 1-0 on a booming, wind-aided punt into touch by Chuck Petitpas when Fuller moved them 66 yards in eight plays. The last was a 21-yard scamper by Fuller himself. A 36-yard Fuller to [Mike Soles] pass-and-run play set up a 29-yard field goal by Petitpas to boost McGill’s lead to 11-8 and after a pair of singles off wide field-goal attemps by Connie Mandala made it 11-10 at halftime, that was as close as the Gaels were to get.
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By DICK BACON of The Gazette

Full text: [The Gazette] Oct 19, 1987

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Montana-Benson Headlines Oakland Fight Card Tonight

With hometown pride Manny Hernandez sidelined with battle wounds and newest attraction David Gonzales claiming a hand injury, matchmaker Sam Esposito went to Reno to get Montana – who has reneged twice before on appearing in Oakland – and…
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Full text: [San Francisco Chronicle (pre-1997 Fulltext)] Oct 21, 1987

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Nance may miss six weeks

Phoenix Suns officials said Tuesday that the hand injury suffered by forward Larry Nance is more serious than first believed. Nance has a torn ligament around the third knuckle on the little finger of his right hand. He is expected to miss up to six weeks, two more than originally anticipated. # Defending champion Peter Fleming defeated Claudio Panatta of Italy 7-6 (7-0), 6-2 in the first round of the $75,000 Bergen (Norway) Open. Jan Gunnarsson of Sweden and Milan Srejber of Czechoslovakia, the two top seeds, also won. Gunnarsson beat Morten Christensen of Denmark 7-6 (7-3), 6-4; Srejber, seeded second, defeated American qualifier Brett Dickinson 6-1, 7-6 (6-4). # Jonas Svensson of Sweden, Sergio Casal of Spain and Henri Leconte of France won their first-round matches in the $923,000 European Community Championship of Tennis at Antwerp, Belgium. Svensson beat Thierry Tulasne of France 7-6 (7-5), 7-5, Casal defeated Andrei Chesnokov of the Soviet Union 6-3, 6-4 and Leconte downed American Jimmy Arias 4-6, 6-3, 6-2.
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Full text: [Star Tribune] Oct 28, 1987

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Cash upset by Leconte

More tennis — Despite a slight hand injury, top-seeded Stefan Edberg defeated Peter Lundgren 6-1, 7-6 (7-4) to put four Swedes in today’s semifinals of the $525,000 Stockholm Open. Edberg plays Anders Jarryd; Jonas B. Svensson meets Magnus Gustafsson … No. 1 Chris Evert plays No. 3 Gabriela Sabatini and No. 2 Pam Shriver faces No. 4 Helena Sukova in today’s semifinals of the $250,000 Virginia Slims of New England in Worcester, Mass. Golf — The Europeans defeated the Japanese, 10-2, to lead at the halfway point of the $950,000 World Championship in Inagi, Japan. Australia-New Zealand beat the U.S., 7-5, in the round-robin tournament. After two rounds, Europe has 17 points, Australia-New Zealand 13, the U.S. 10 and Japan 8. The two high-scorers meet tomorrow for a $360,000 first prize … American Val Skinner’s 5- under-par 67 leads by one stroke after one round of the $350,000 Japan Classic … Leader Lonnie Nielsen won $10,000 and the $100,000 Wilson-PGA Club Pro Classic in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., where rain canceled the final round.
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Full text: [The San Diego Union] Nov 7, 1987

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SPORTS DIGEST

Top-seeded Stefan Edberg overcame a slight hand injury to defeat Peter Lundgren, 6-1, 7-6 (7-4), and set up an all-Swedish field for the semifinals of the Stockholm Open. Also advancing were Anders Jarryd, Jonas B. Svensson (who beat former Stanford star Jim Grabb, 6-1, 6-3) and Magnus Gustafsson (who beat Matt Anger of Pleasanton, 6-2, 6-4). — France’s Henri Leconte ousted Wimbledon champion Pat Cash of Australia, 6-4, 6-7 (9-11), 6-3, in the quarterfinals of the Paris Open, leaving the tournament without any of its top four seeds. In other quarterfinals, Tim Mayotte whipped Amos Mansdorf of Israel, 6-4, 6-2, to earn a berth against Leconte in today’s semifinals, and Brad Gilbert defeated Kevin Curren, 7-5, 6-4. Yannick Noah withdrew from the tournament with a pulled stomach muscle that will sideline him at least three weeks. — Top seed [Chris Evert] survived a slow start last night to post a 1-6, 6-1, 6-3, victory over Barbara Potter and advance to the semifinals of the $250,000 Virginia Slims of New England. Evert is scheduled to face Gabriela Sabatini in today’s semifinals. Sabatini, the No. 3 seed, downed No. 5 Lori McNeil, 6-2, 6-3.
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Full text: [San Francisco Chronicle (pre-1997 Fulltext)] Nov 7, 1987

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Hand injury might keep Montana out

Now the Saints (5-3) might be the only obstacle between the 49ers (7-1) and their fourth NFC Western Division title in five seasons. “If they beat us, no one can catch them,” said Saints coach Jim Mora. The Saints have won their last two games – both on the road. New Orleans is ranked No. 1 in total defense. Running back Rueben Mayes is the NFL’s second-leading rusher with 504 yards.
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Larry Weisman

Full text: [USA TODAY (pre-1997 Fulltext)] Nov 13, 1987

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Clearwater, Armwood clash in 4A-Section II final Series: VOLLEYBALL

SEFFNER – Round two between the Clearwater Tornadoes and the Armwood Hawks will be the last match this season for one of those teams. Clearwater (26-4) and Armwood (22-3) meet tonight at 7, in the Class 4A, Section II championship game at Armwood High in Seffner. The winner moves on to the four-team 4A state tournament Nov. 20. It will be the second time this season the teams have faced each other. Last month, Armwood swept Clearwater in two games during the Tampa Prep tournament, although the Tornadoes were without starter Kerri Ward. Also Clearwater’s Amy McQuown, the team’s leading hitter, had just returned to the lineup after missing the first half of the season with a hand injury.
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MIKE PAYNE

Full text: [St. Petersburg Times] Nov 13, 1987

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56 HURT AS BUS RAMS INTO STORE AFTER COLLISION

After the collision, Mr. Garden said, ”The bus operator swerved and, as a result, he had the option of either plowing into a bus stop full of passengers or striking the brick wall of a building. Needless to say, he chose the wall.” The bus slammed into the steel gates and door of El Economico Mini Market, a grocery at 487 Gates Avenue, pushing the gates back about five feet. ”If he wasn’t a good driver someone would have got killed,” said Mr. [Tekel N. Gayle], who suffered leg pains and a hand injury in the crash. Mr. Garden said Mr. [Ernest Winfred], who could not be reached for comment, has been a bus driver for 22 years and ”has a good driving record.” The driver was not injured.
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HEVESI, DENNIS

Full text: [New York Times] Nov 20, 1987

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BASKETBALL

Adrienne Goodson, a starting forward who averaged 15.8 points for Old Dominion’s Lady Monarchs last season, will be out for six weeks with a hand injury.
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Compiled from wire dispatches

Full text: [Richmond Times - Dispatch] Nov 24, 1987

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