Monday's Sports Transactions
Posted: Mon July 21, 1997 at 8:01 p.m. EDT
BASEBALL
Major League Baseball -- Named Sharon Robinson director of
educational programming.
Cincinnati Reds -- Assigned catcher Brook Fordyce to
Indianapolis of the American Association (AAA) to begin a
rehabilitation assignment.
Detroit Tigers -- Activated pitcher Justin Thompson from the
15-day disabled list; released pitcher Jose Bautista.
Florida Marlins -- Acquired outfielder Darren Daulton from the
Philadelphia Phillies for minor-league outfielder Billy
McMillon; promoted outfielder Pookie Wilson to Charlotte of the
International League (AAA).
Philadelphia Phillies -- Assigned outfielder Billy McMillon to
Scranton-Wilkes/Barre of the International League (AAA);
purchased the contract of outfielder Tony Barron from Scranton
Wilkes/Barre of the International League.
Portland Sea Dogs (Eastern League/AA) -- Activated outfielder
Glenn Reeves from the disabled list.
Kane County Cougars (Midwest League/A) -- Added outfielder Chris
Clarke to the roster.
Michigan Battle Cats (Midwest League/A) -- Assigned pitcher Lyle
Prempas to Lowell of the New York-Penn League (A).
Modesto A's (California League/A) -- Accepted infielder Rafael
Bournigal, who will begin a rehabilitation assignment; promoted
catcher A.J. Hinch to Edmonton of the Pacific Coast League
(AAA).
BASKETBALL
Denver Nuggets -- Signed Tony Battie, their first-round draft
pick.
Golden State Warriors -- Named Gary Fitzsimmons assistant
general manager of basketball operations.
Philadelphia 76ers -- Signed Marko Milic, their second-round
draft pick.
Utah Jazz -- Signed guard Jacque Vaughn, their first-round draft
pick, to a three-year contract.
Washington Wizards -- Re-signed free agent guard Tim Legler and
forward Ben Wallace.
Sacramento Monarchs (WNBA) -- Waived forward Judy Mosley-McAfee;
signed forward-center Margo Clark; signed guard-forward Corissa
Yasen to the developmental squad.
American Basketball League -- Announced that the Richmond Rage
has relocated to Philadelphia for the 1997-98 season.
FOOTBALL
Jacksonville Jaguars -- Signed defensive tackle Renaldo Wynn,
their first-round draft pick.
Miami Dolphins -- Signed wide receiver Scott Miller to a
one-year contract; waived center Cal Dixon.
New York Jets -- Terminated the contract of linebacker Bobby
Houston; announced that quarterback Glenn Foley has passed his
physical and has been activated from the physically unable to
perform list; announced resignation of director of player
administration Pat Kirwan.
San Diego Chargers -- Waived wide receivers Jimmy Oliver and
Steve Daniels; re-signed wide receiver Damion Johnson.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats (CFL) -- Signed fullback Dan Brown to the
practice roster.
HOCKEY
Buffalo Sabres -- Named Lindy Ruff coach and signed him to a
multi-year contract.
Calgary Flames -- Named Rick Preston assistant coach.
Los Angeles Kings -- Re-signed left wing Dan Bylsma to a
one-year contract.
Toronto Maple Leafs -- Re-signed restricted free agent Sergei
Berezin to a multi-year contract.
Kansas City Blades (IHL) -- Announced the resignation of head
coach Don Jackson.
Winston-Salem IceHawks (UHL) -- Signed defenseman Dean Zayonce.
COLLEGE
Eastern College Athletic Conference -- Announced the resignation
of commissioner Clayton Chapman, effective June 30th, 1998.
Central Oklahoma -- Named Genny Honea head softball coach.
Houston -- Named Chris Huston women's soccer coach.
Jacksonville State -- Named Jose Rivera head volleyball coach.
UAB -- Named Frank Walton assistant baseball coach.
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