Briefly

BASEBALL

- Hall of Fame pitcher Early Wynn, a 300-game winner and one ofthe fiercest competitors of his time, has died in Florida at anassisted living center, The Plain Dealer of Cleveland reported. Hewas 79.

- Andy Pettitte, who has won 55 games for the New York Yankees inthe last three seasons, was been placed on the 15-day disabled listretroactive to March 26.- The Cincinnati Reds' limited partners, led by financier CarlLindner, reportedly have offered to match Cleveland lawyer LarryDolan's $65 million offer to buy control of the team from MargeSchott.- Hideki Irabu returned to the New York Yankees on and apologizedfor his absence. He took part in a drill covering first base. Itwas Irabu's failure to cover the bag last week that prompted ownerGeorge Steinbrenner to call him a "fat toad" on Thursday.- One week after announcing his retirement, Mark Langston signed aminor-league contract with the Cleveland Indians.BASKETBALL- Duke Coach Mike Krzyzewski underwent successful hip-replacementsurgery and should be released from the hospital within five days.FOOTBALL- Quarterback Jeff George, who has spent the last two seasons withthe Oakland Raiders, was expected to sign a one-year contract withthe Vikings today for $400,000, two newspapers reported.- Graham Marsh won The Tradition after spring snowstorms forced acancellation of play for the second time in four days. He shot a 3-under-par 69 Thursday and 67 Saturdays.- Juli Inkster shot a 2-under-par 70 to finish at 8-under 279, fora four-stroke victory in the LPGA Long Drugs Challenge in Lincoln,Calif.Schott, 70, owns 61/2 shares in the team, including the generalpartner shares. The limited partners own the other 81/2 shares andhave the right to match any outside offers.Steve Schott, a cousin of Marge Schott's late husband, heads agroup that has made a rival offer, the papers said.