Clippers
Charges stemming from an Aug. 6 altercation between Columbus Clippers outfielder Deion Sanders and two Richmond fans were dismissed today after Sanders agreed to make a donation to benefit handicapped fans here.
Aug. 17, 1989
The New York Yankees have agreed to continue their affiliation with the Columbus Clippers of the International League for another year, Clippers General Manager George Sisler says.
Sept. 20, 1987
Sports
Outfielder Deion Sanders of the Columbus Clippers was cleared of assault charges stemming from an Aug. 6 altercation with two Richmond Braves’ fans after he agreed to make a donation to benefit handicapped fans.
Aug. 18, 1989
Left-hander Ron Guidry, preparing for his return to the New York Yankees, will pitch five innings for the team’s Triple-A affiliate, the Columbus Clippers, against Richmond Monday night, the Yankees said.
May 16, 1987
Angels
Hideki Irabu struck out 11 over eight innings Wednesday night, but didn’t get a decision for the Columbus Clippers against the Richmond Braves in the International League.
Aug. 7, 1997
Tom Barrett singled to left-center field, his fifth hit of the game, to score Butch Hobson with the winning run in the bottom of the 21st inning Wednesday night, giving the Columbus Clippers an 8-7 International League victory over Syracuse.
June 13, 1985
A hearing on two misdemeanor charges of assault in Richmond, Va., against Columbus Clippers’ outfielder Deion Sanders was continued until Aug. 17.
Aug. 8, 1989
Outfielder Deion Sanders returned to the Columbus (Ohio) Clippers of the International League Monday night--four days after his demotion by the New York Yankees.
July 3, 1990
Stump Merrill will reportedly become the new manager of the Columbus (Ohio) Clippers, the New York Yankees’ Class AAA farm team.
Nov. 3, 1989
Guard Steve Harris, a veteran of four NBA seasons with Houston, Golden State and Detroit, signed a 10-day contract with the Los Angeles Clippers today.
Feb. 27, 1990