Path: bloom-picayune.mit.edu!snorkelwacker.mit.edu!americast.com!americast.com!usa-post Newsgroups: usa-today.scores,americast.usa-today.scores From: usa-post@AmeriCast.Com Organization: American Cybercasting Approved: usa-post@AmeriCast.com Subject: scores Tue, Nov 10 1992 Date: Tue, 10 Nov 92 05:07:26 EST Message-ID: $$%1 USA TODAY RADIO SPORTS REPORT From the USA TODAY:Gannett National Information Network This report: Copyright 1992, USA TODAY Tuesday, Nov. 10 National Football League Monday, Nov. 9 San Francisco 41, Atlanta 3 National Hockey League Monday, Nov. 9 Toronto 3, Ottawa 1 Montreal 5, Calgary 2 Tampa Bay 5, New York Rangers 1 National Basketball Association Monday, Nov. 9 Chicago 102, Indiana 97 SPORTS SHORTS: 49ERS ROUT FALCONS AGAIN: The San Francisco 49ers took advantage of mistake-prone Atlanta Monday night to rout the Falcons for the second time in less than a month, gaining a 41-3 victory. The 49ers (7-2), tied with New Orleans atop the NFC West, won 56-17 Oct. 18. The 49ers intercepted three of Billy Joe Tolliver's passes and recovered three fumbles. The turnovers led to 24 of the 49ers' points. GREEN OUT FOR SIX WEEKS: Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Eric Green was suspended six weeks Monday for violating the NFL substance-abuse policy. The suspension means Green tested positive a second time this season. Under the NFL policy, a player receives counseling and treatment after a first positive test. If Green completes treatment and testing on schedule, he would be eligible to return Dec. 27. GIANTS' FATE TO BE DECIDED: After nearly six months of intense, controversial discussions, major league owners Tuesday will decide whether the Giants move to St. Petersburg, Fla., or stay in San Francisco. Baseball's Executive Council met for nearly 3 1:2 hours Monday and discussed the two groups trying to purchase the franchise. Owners are leaning toward approving a group that would keep the team in San Francisco. PINIELLA JOINS MARINERS: Lou Piniella, 49, has been named the new manager of the Seattle Mariners. He takes over a team that had baseball's worst record (64-98) and has had losing seasons 15 of the 16 seasons it has existed. Piniella replaces Bill Plummer, who was fired after one season. Piniella has a three-year contract worth $2.5 million. $$%2 This article is copyright 1992 Gannett News Service. Redistribution to other sites is not permitted except by arrangement with American Cybercasting Corporation. For more information, send-email to usa@AmeriCast.COM