September 18, 1989 Table Of Contents
Focus
CALLING THE GAME: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF AN UMPIRE
U.S. Open
A day after his countrywoman, Steffi Graf, repeated as U.S. Open champion, Boris Becker powered his way to the men's title for the first time
Bears-Bengals
Thanks to two crafty old pros on defense and a plucky young quarterback, the Chicago Bears stuck it to the Cincinnati Bengals in their NFL opener
Cubs Vs. Cards
When the Cubs clashed with the Cardinals, one of the game's great rivalries was for once played out with a title at stake. And the fans on both sides had a noisy old time
Penn State
Penn State, on the heels of its worst season in 50 years, was upset by Virginia
Tony Jacklin
Golfer Tony Jacklin, whose life has been a roller coaster, is riding high again as leader of Europe's Ryder Cup team
By Rick Reilly
Football's Week
By Peter King
Track & Field
U.S. hurdlers David Patrick and Sandra Farmer-Patrick starred in soggy Barcelona
Inside
Arlington
A spanking new Arlington track has gone up near Chicago. The old establishment offered attractions aplenty, as well—especially to a horse-loving teenager in the '50s
By William Nack
For The Record
A Roundup of the Week Sept. 3-10
Compiled by Sarah B. Schmidt
Point After
High school games don't belong on national TV
By Rick Reilly
Departments
Edited by Gay Flood
Edited by Hank Hersch