Names in the News - Aug. 21, 1986

Former USC star Mark McGwire became the eighth member of the 1984 U.S. Olympic team to make it to the majors when he was called up by the Oakland A’s. McGwire, who played first base in college but now is a third baseman, was hitting .318 with 13 home runs and 59 RBIs at Tacoma in the Pacific Coast League. He replaces second baseman Tony Phillips on the roster. Phillips went on the 15-day injured reserve list with a sprained right knee.