Baseball

Angels: Activated IF Norberto Martin. Placed IF Craig Shipley (strained left hamstring) on 15-day DL, retroactive to Aug. 20.

Braves: Recalled P Mark Wohlers from Triple-A Richmond and placed him on 15-day DL before returning him to Richmond for rehab stint. Activated P Russ Springer from 15-day DL. Optioned P Adam Butler to Richmond.

Cardinals: Assigned 1B J. D. Drew to Peoria of Arizona Fall League. Recalled P Manny Aybar from Triple-A Memphis. Optioned P Rich Croushore to Memphis.

Diamondbacks: Purchased contract of P Chris Michalak from Triple-A Tucson. Optioned P Ben Ford to Tucson.

Mets: Sent OF Butch Huskey to Triple-A Norfolk on 20-day rehabilitation assignment.

Royals: Placed P Hipolito Pichardo (strained ligament in right elbow) on 15-day DL; he's expected to miss rest of season. Recalled P Jose Santiago from Double-A Wichita.

Tigers: Assigned P Matt Anderson to Phoenix of Arizona Fall League.

Yankees: Optioned P Mike Buddie to Triple-A Columbus. Recalled P Ryan Bradley from Columbus. Transferred P Jeff Nelson (Catonsville) from 15-day to 60-day DL.

College

NCAA: Fully certified Chicago State as Division I member.

Colorado State: Named Ritchie McKay (24-29 at Portland State) men's basketball coach.

UMBC: Hired four assistant coaches: George Barry (women's soccer), Chris Tischler (volleyball), Heather Dent (women's lacrosse) and Colleen Cory (softball).

North Carolina: Dismissed DL Ricco McCain and DL Varian Ballard from football team for failing to complete court-ordered community service.

William & Mary: Named Kim Lannon women's lacrosse coach.

Football

Bengals: Waived S Lawrence Wright with injury settlement.

Dolphins: Waived CB Denorse Mosley with injury settlement.

Falcons: Released DT Mark Campbell.

L Jets: Signed S Victor Green to four-year contract extension.

Packers: Waived P Brian Hansen.

Patriots: Claimed K Phil Dawson off waivers from Raiders.

Hockey

Oilers: Agreed to terms with unrestricted free-agent RW Pat Falloon.

Pub Date: 8/22/98