Troubled Dodger reliever Steve Howe is suspended once again because of his chronic drug problem after missing the club’s flight to Atlanta and refusing to take a urinalysis upon his arrival. Howe, who has 18 saves and a 1.44 ERA despite spending part of the season in a drug rehabilitation program, will not be eligible for post-season play.

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Troubled Dodger reliever Steve Howe is suspended once again because of his chronic drug problem after missing the club’s flight to Atlanta and refusing to take a urinalysis upon his arrival. Howe, who has 18 saves and a 1.44 ERA despite spending part of the season in a drug rehabilitation program, will not be eligible for post-season play.

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Steve “Lefty” Carlton of the Philadelphia Phillies wins his 300th game

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test On September 23, 1983, Steve “Lefty” Carlton of the Philadelphia Phillies wins his 300th game. The future Hall of Famer defeats his former team, the St. Louis Cardinals. Using his trademark slider, Carlton strikes out 12 batters in winning the game, 6-2. Carlton also drives in a run in the first inning… The Cardinals…