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Sports Update
June 6th, 1987
Excerpt of a speech given by Joe Biden regarding his potential candidacy for President of the United States in 1988.
“In the last few months, I’ve seen candidates from all over the political spectrum enter the race to take back the White House for the Democrats. Each and every demographic or wing of the party seems to have a candidate they are already backing.
This means, unfortunately, that there is no room for me in the race for the Democratic nomination in 1988.
After weeks of careful consideration, I have come to the conclusion that I would be of much greater use to my constituents in Delaware as well as the people of the United States remaining in the Senate and working with whoever wins the White House for the Democrats in 1988.
At this time, I do not plan to endorse anyone in the race. Once the race takes shape over the coming year I will consider the options and make a decision.
However, I would be remiss if I did not stress the feeling of dread I feel when I read that Lee Iacocca picked on Senator Simon and called him names. This is not the way to capture the hearts and minds of the people of this great country. I personally know Senator Simon and can attest that he is one of the kindest people working in Washington D.C.
If you’re listening, Mr. Iacocca, know this - name calling and insults are not welcome in the Democratic Party in 1987.”
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June 7th, 1987
A look at the sports page
In the NBA
The Boston Celtics took the third game of the NBA Finals tonight, staving off a possible three games to zero hole. After losing the first two games by thirteen and nineteen respectively, Boston held on to take the third game 109-103. The surprising hero of the game for the Celtics was backup center Greg Kite, who had seen less than five minutes in each of the previous two games.
Kite, who was forced into action with starter Robert Parish marred in foul trouble early in the first quarter. Kite played twenty solid minutes, grabbing nine rebounds and blocking a shot from Magic Johnson, who scored thirty two points, which led the Lakers.
Larry Bird put up thirty for the Celtics and Kevin McHale added twenty one points and ten rebounds.
Bold words came from Bird after the game when he said that “this was the most important game of the series for us. If we lost, it might have been tough to get up for Game Four. Now it’s going to be easy.”
The series stays in Boston two nights from now for the pivotal fourth game of the series.
In the MLB
Two frontrunners have emerged in the respective leagues of Major League Baseball - in the National League, there’s the St. Louis Cardinals, and in the AL, there is the Toronto Blue Jays.
The Cardinals, led by Ozzie “The Wizard” Smith, have jumped to an early 33-20 record that has experts believing that they could dominate the NL for the duration of the season, leading to their second World Series appearance in three years. Starter Greg Matthews leads the pitching rotation, which to this point have remained steady.
The upstart Blue Jays sit identical to the Cardinals at 33-20 this season. They are led by left fielder George Bell, an early favorite for Most Valuable Player. They will have the tougher path to glory, however, as they share a division with Detroit, Milwaukee and the New York Yankees, who all look like playoff contenders at this moment.
The 28-28 Seattle Mariners also make the news for taking Ken Griffey Jr. with the first pick in this years amateur draft. Griffey Jr., whose father is a utility player for the Atlanta Braves, will attempt to revive a franchise who has not made the playoffs once in their ten years of existence. The most victories the Mariners have recorded in a single season is 76; maybe Ken Griffey Jr. can be the player that takes Seattle to the postseason promised land.
In the NFL
Much of the National Football League is currently silent, quiet in the slumber of the offseason. However, not everybody is asleep during the down time.
The NFL Players Association is currently at odds with the league regarding the rights of players to leave their respective teams in free agency. There is yet to be a compromise made between the two sides.
In playing news, a minor quarterback controversy is arising in Tampa Bay. No. 1 pick Vinny Testaverde is competing against veteran journeyman Steve DeBerg. Though the Buccaneers don’t look to compete this season, but it will be intriguing to see if Testaverde is given a chance to start early in his promising career.
Excerpt of a speech given by Joe Biden regarding his potential candidacy for President of the United States in 1988.
“In the last few months, I’ve seen candidates from all over the political spectrum enter the race to take back the White House for the Democrats. Each and every demographic or wing of the party seems to have a candidate they are already backing.
This means, unfortunately, that there is no room for me in the race for the Democratic nomination in 1988.
After weeks of careful consideration, I have come to the conclusion that I would be of much greater use to my constituents in Delaware as well as the people of the United States remaining in the Senate and working with whoever wins the White House for the Democrats in 1988.
At this time, I do not plan to endorse anyone in the race. Once the race takes shape over the coming year I will consider the options and make a decision.
However, I would be remiss if I did not stress the feeling of dread I feel when I read that Lee Iacocca picked on Senator Simon and called him names. This is not the way to capture the hearts and minds of the people of this great country. I personally know Senator Simon and can attest that he is one of the kindest people working in Washington D.C.
If you’re listening, Mr. Iacocca, know this - name calling and insults are not welcome in the Democratic Party in 1987.”
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June 7th, 1987
A look at the sports page
In the NBA
The Boston Celtics took the third game of the NBA Finals tonight, staving off a possible three games to zero hole. After losing the first two games by thirteen and nineteen respectively, Boston held on to take the third game 109-103. The surprising hero of the game for the Celtics was backup center Greg Kite, who had seen less than five minutes in each of the previous two games.
Kite, who was forced into action with starter Robert Parish marred in foul trouble early in the first quarter. Kite played twenty solid minutes, grabbing nine rebounds and blocking a shot from Magic Johnson, who scored thirty two points, which led the Lakers.
Larry Bird put up thirty for the Celtics and Kevin McHale added twenty one points and ten rebounds.
Bold words came from Bird after the game when he said that “this was the most important game of the series for us. If we lost, it might have been tough to get up for Game Four. Now it’s going to be easy.”
The series stays in Boston two nights from now for the pivotal fourth game of the series.
In the MLB
Two frontrunners have emerged in the respective leagues of Major League Baseball - in the National League, there’s the St. Louis Cardinals, and in the AL, there is the Toronto Blue Jays.
The Cardinals, led by Ozzie “The Wizard” Smith, have jumped to an early 33-20 record that has experts believing that they could dominate the NL for the duration of the season, leading to their second World Series appearance in three years. Starter Greg Matthews leads the pitching rotation, which to this point have remained steady.
The upstart Blue Jays sit identical to the Cardinals at 33-20 this season. They are led by left fielder George Bell, an early favorite for Most Valuable Player. They will have the tougher path to glory, however, as they share a division with Detroit, Milwaukee and the New York Yankees, who all look like playoff contenders at this moment.
The 28-28 Seattle Mariners also make the news for taking Ken Griffey Jr. with the first pick in this years amateur draft. Griffey Jr., whose father is a utility player for the Atlanta Braves, will attempt to revive a franchise who has not made the playoffs once in their ten years of existence. The most victories the Mariners have recorded in a single season is 76; maybe Ken Griffey Jr. can be the player that takes Seattle to the postseason promised land.
In the NFL
Much of the National Football League is currently silent, quiet in the slumber of the offseason. However, not everybody is asleep during the down time.
The NFL Players Association is currently at odds with the league regarding the rights of players to leave their respective teams in free agency. There is yet to be a compromise made between the two sides.
In playing news, a minor quarterback controversy is arising in Tampa Bay. No. 1 pick Vinny Testaverde is competing against veteran journeyman Steve DeBerg. Though the Buccaneers don’t look to compete this season, but it will be intriguing to see if Testaverde is given a chance to start early in his promising career.
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