Sports
Former Cal State Fullerton and El Dorado High School infielder Phil Nevin capped a remarkable year of achievements Tuesday by winning the Golden Spikes Award as the nation’s outstanding amateur baseball player.
Nov. 18, 1992
Television
Mad Libs is coming to television.
July 26, 1998
Players from Orange County high schools who will be participating in the College World Series: Player Position College High School Jerry Aschoff Pitcher Pepperdine Villa Park Darby Carmichael Catcher Oklahoma Troy Greg Coleman Infielder Miami Servite Eric Ekdahl Infielder Pepperdine Mission Viejo Derek Fahs Pitcher Cal State Fullerton Fountain Valley Frank Herman Outfielder Cal State Fullerton Estancia Rich Hills Infielder Oklahoma Esperanza Chad Hoelker Catcher Miami El Toro Mark Holiday Pitcher Cal State Fullerton Western Kevin Lovingier Pitcher Oklahoma Laguna Hills Matt Luke Outfielder California El Dorado Jason Moler Catcher Cal State Fullerton Esperanza Steve Montgomery Pitcher Pepperdine Fountain Valley Tony Muser Infielder Cal State Fullerton Los Alamitos Dan Naulty Pitcher Cal State Fullerton Ocean View Marcus Nelson Pitcher Cal State Fullerton Marina Phil Nevin Third baseman Cal State Fullerton El Dorado D.C.
May 29, 1992
Autos
Rebuffing a merger offer from Pirelli, the Italian tire maker, Firestone Tire & Rubber has agreed to be acquired by Bridgestone Corp. of Tokyo for $2.6 billion in cash, the two companies announced Thursday.
March 18, 1988
The critically praised Home Box Office series “The Sopranos” and NBC’s new White House drama “The West Wing” captured Peabody Awards for broadcast or cable excellence Thursday.
March 31, 2000
Cal State Fullerton shortstop Nate Rodriquez had two days to stew about his error that helped Miami score two runs in the Hurricanes’ 4-3 victory over the Titans Sunday.
June 3, 1992
Angels
Lee Stevens, assured he will start the majority of games at first after the release of Alvin Davis Friday, said the security of being in the starting lineup should boost his confidence and his batting average.
June 27, 1992
The Angels have declined the option on Phil Nevin’s contract for next year, marking the end of his managerial tenure in Anaheim.
Oct. 3, 2023
The Real Life Major League Top 25 (Plus The Indians) hits the midseason mark.
July 6, 1992
For seven glorious seasons, Mary Tyler Moore turned the world on with her smile as perky Mary Richards in the classic television series “The Mary Tyler Moore Show.”
Feb. 17, 1991