Baseball

Chicago White Sox -- Activated P Charlie Hough from the 15-day disabled list. Waived IF/OF Steve Lyons.

Texas Rangers -- Activated DH Brian Downing from the 15-day disabled list. Placed IF Denny Walling on the 15-day disabled list.

Pro basketball

New Jersey Nets -- Placed C Sam Bowie on the injured list. Activated C Chris Dudley.

Pro football

New England Patriots -- Signed FB Steve Strachan to a one-year contract.

Colleges

Furman -- Announced that G Jimmy Mason will transfer from the Clemson basketball team next season.