Notes on a Scorecard - July 23, 1991

What did the Dodgers and the Eastern heat and humidity have in common last week? No relief in sight. . . .

Oh well, at least the boys of slumber are back where they want to be--the Dodgers at home and the Angels on the road. . . .

It’s homecoming night for Philadelphia Manager Jim Fregosi, who was a mere youth when he played shortstop for the Los Angeles Angels at Dodger Stadium from 1962 to 1965. . . .

Without Lenny Dykstra, the Phillies were 24-37. With him, they are 16-15. . . .

The Atlanta Braves’ announcers--Skip Caray, Pete Van Wieren and Don Sutton--finally have a team to match their talents. . . .

Remember when only the best hitters got the green light on a 3-0 count? . . .

Mr. Disabled List, Paul Molitor, has played in 87 of the Milwaukee Brewers’ 92 games and is posting his best numbers since 1987. . . .

Sid Fernandez didn’t miss many meals or snacks during his stay on the DL. . . .

I didn’t recognize Ron Darling in a Montreal Expo uniform the other night on the sports highlight shows. . . .

Kirby Puckett’s 120th home run was his first at Fenway Park. . . .

Baltimore pitcher Jeff Ballard is 0-12 in his past 17 starts at home. . . .

Think the Orioles could use Dennis Martinez, Mike Morgan and Pete Harnisch, who used to pitch for them and made the All-Star game? . . .

Three former Seattle outfielders--Dave Henderson, Danny Tartabull and Ivan Calderon--suited up for the American League team at Toronto. . . .

Ralph Nelson, the San Francisco Giants’ assistant general manager, is among the leading candidates to become general manager of the Colorado Rockies. . . .

Few young ballplayers know anything about the history of the game, but Boston Red Sox first baseman Mo Vaughn chose to wear No. 42 because of Jackie Robinson. . . .

One look at the bicyclists climbing hills in the Tour de France is enough to convince you that they are among the best-conditioned athletes in any sport. . . .

Why should playing in the Federation Cup have anything to do with being eligible for the Olympic Games women’s tennis competition? . . .

Say what you want about Andre Agassi, but he is always entertaining. . . .

Don’t believe everything you read in a college basketball program. It already has been documented that Larry Johnson’s height was exaggerated. Also, Kenny Anderson is 6-feet-0 1/2, not 6-2; Billy Owens is 6-7, not 6-9; and Dikembe Mutombo is 7-1, not 7-2. . . .

Bruce McNall’s new obsession is landing an NBA franchise for Toronto. . . .

World B. Free is alive, well and playing in the World Basketball League. . . .

Former Laker and Clipper reserve center Mike Smrek will play for the Canadian Olympic team in the Summer Pro Basketball League at Loyola Marymount. . . .

Kelly Love, a 6-9 forward from Grambling who is the son of former Chicago Bull star Bob Love, was cut from the Utah Jazz rookie camp. . . .

The Robbins family gained further stature in the thoroughbred racing industry when R.D. Hubbard named Don Robbins president of Hollywood Park. Don’s father, Dr. Jack Robbins, is a well-known track veterinarian and founding director of Oak Tree Racing Assn.; brother Tom is vice president of racing at Santa Anita and racing secretary at Del Mar; brother Jay is a prominent trainer and brother David is an attorney who specializes in racing matters. . . .

Look for Wayne Lukas to enjoy a blockbuster Del Mar meeting. . . .

The Kings are a few details away from moving their training camp from Hull, Canada, to Lake Arrowhead. . . .

There were no ridiculous decisions in the electronically scored boxing matches at the U.S. Olympic Festival, but let’s see what happens at the more political Olympic Games in Barcelona next summer. . . .

Actor John Goodman had to lose weight to play Babe Ruth. . . .

The Dallas Cowboys made another good move when they acquired defensive lineman Tony Casillas from the Atlanta Falcons for a couple of their many future draft choices. . . .

Bell is going to be an important runner for the Raiders this year, but I’m not sure whether it will be veteran Greg or rookie Nick. Maybe both. . . .

News item: Mayor Tom Bradley blames The Times for poor U.S. Olympic Festival attendance. Reaction: He’s right. Too much coverage.