Milestones: May 6, 1985

SENTENCED. Dennis Dale ("Denny") McLain, 41, Detroit Tigers pitching star from 1963 to 1970, whose 31-6 record in 1968 makes him the last pitcher in the major leagues to post a 30-win season; to 23 years in prison, including three concurrent eight-year terms for racketeering, extortion and conspiracy and 15 years for possession of 3 kg of cocaine with intent to sell; in Tampa, Fla. Said a tearful McLain: "I don't know how you get to where I am today from where I was 17 years ago."

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