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Baseball-- Suspended Cleveland OF Albert Belle for one week for throwing a ball at a fan during Saturday's game against California. Belle will appeal the suspension.New York Mets -- Activated IF Gregg Jefferies (rib cage), from the 15-day disabled list. SS Kevin Elster (groin problem) was placed on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 6.New York Yankees -- Placed OF Scott Lusader on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 12. Purchased the contract of OF Pat Sheridan from Columbus of the IL.CollegesFordham -- Named Chris Wielgus women's basketball coach.

NEW YORK -- The New York Yankees made an expected move to bolster their pitching yesterday, acquiring veteran left-hander Frank Tanana from the New York Mets.With a staff hampered by injuries and inexperience, general manager Gene Michael felt a sense of urgency to make a move. In exchange, the Mets received minor-league pitcher Kenny Greer, a right-hander who was 9-4 with a 4.42 ERA and six saves in 46 relief appearances for Triple-A Columbus.Tanana, who was 7-15 (4.48 ERA) with the Mets, will start tomorrow afternoon against Boston.

BaseballCalifornia Angels -- Signed P Pete Janicki, their No. 1 pick in June's free-agent draft, to a three-year contract. The deal reportedly is worth $585,000, including a $90,000 signing bonus.Cleveland Indians -- Named Dan O'Dowd director of baseball operations and assistant general manager; Mickey White special assistant to the general manager and director of player procurement; John Goryl special assistant to the director of baseball operations; Boyd Coffie farm director; Mark Shapiro manager of minor-league operations, and Jay Green manager of scouting operations.

Joe Namath, in an interview last night with Dan Marino on HBO's Real Sports, said he never gets tired of talking about the legendary guarantee of the New York Jets' 1969 Super Bowl victory over the Baltimore Colts. "No way," Namath said. "Don Larsen, who pitched a perfect game for the New York Yankees [in 1956], came up with the perfect answer. I was standing there and someone asked Don, `Do you ever get tired of talking about your perfect game,' and Don said, 'Why should I?' " Marino asked Namath if the Jets played the Colts in the Super Bowl 10 times in 1969, how many times would the Jets have won?

BaseballNew York Yankees -- Called up 3B Mike Blowers, P Alan Mills, P Dave Eiland, C Brian Dorsett, OF Hensley Meulens, IF Jim Walewander, P John Habyan (former Baltimore Oriole), P Mark Leiter and P Steve Adkins.Philadelphia Phillies -- Activated P Steve Ontiveros from the emergency disabled list.FootballChicago Bears -- Activated DT Steve McMichael. Placed DT Terry Price on injured reserve.Dallas Cowboys -- Activated RB Emmitt Smith. Placed WR Derrick Shepard on injured reserve.New York Giants -- Activated LB Lawrence Taylor and DE Leonard Marshall.

BaseballFlorida Marlins -- Released P Gene Walter from Triple-A Edmonton; promoted pitcher John McGraw from Double-A High Desert to Edmonton; signed IF Edison Renteria to a Double-A contract and sent him to High Desert.New York Yankees -- Placed P Steve Howe on the 15-day DL. Recalled P Andy Cook from Columbus of the International League.Toronto Blue Jays -- Placed P Jack Morris on the 15-day DL, retroactive to May 2. Activated P Al Leiter.CollegeLake Superior State -- Announced that athletic director Jim Fallis has resigned to accept the same position at Northern Colorado.

NEW YORK -- Just as the New York Yankees were unified last night during an ugly brawl with the Orioles that lasted almost 10 minutes, they also were in agreement that the league should take strong action against reliever Armando Benitez, who started the melee by hitting Tino Martinez in the back after allowing an eighth-inning home run to Bernie Williams.Owner George Steinbrenner spoke first, meeting with reporters outside the Yankees clubhouse after a 9-5 victory that seemed almost inconsequential to the battle royal.

NEW YORK -- They were crying now, the manager who recovered from prostate cancer, the third baseman who lost his father two months ago, the right fielder who lost his only yesterday.The fans were singing, first, "We Are the Champions," then, "New York, New York." The All-Century pitcher was hugging his children, then leaving the field to roars, the newest prince of the city.History, destiny, tragedy, they all blended into one emotional tapestry last night, one glorious collage of baseball excellence.

BaseballAtlanta Braves -- Traded P Mark Davis to the Philadelphia Phillies for P Brad Hassinger. Assigned Hassinger to Single-A Durham.Cincinnati Reds -- Sold OF Willie Canate to the Toronto Blue Jays and P Dwayne Henry to the Seattle Mariners.New York Yankees -- Named Willie Randolph, the second baseman for the Yankees from 1976-88, assistant general manager.BasketballLos Angeles Clippers -- Announced that G Mark Jackson, whose contract was to have expired after this season, has agreed to a five-year contract extension.