Cincinnati -- Recalled from Wichita of the American Association: pitchers Fred Toliver and Tom Browning, shortstop Wade Rowdon, catcher Dann Bilardello and first baseman-catcher Alan Knicely.
New York (AL) -- Signed outfielder Arthur Lee Calvert of U.S. International.
New York (NL) -- Recalled third baseman Kevin Mitchell and pitcher Wes Gardner from Tidewater of the International League.
Basketball
Detroit -- Matched offer sheets to forward Kelly Tripucka and guard Vinnie Johnson.
College
Arkansas -- Named Ron Hightower tennis coach.
St. Joseph's -- Named Jim Van Blunk assistant cross country and track coach.
Football
Atlanta -- Placed linebacker Dave Levenick, running back Richard Williams and center Dan Dufour on injured reserve; signed running backs Rodney Tate and Cliff Austin and offensive lineman Joe Pellegrini.
Buffalo -- Signed wide receiver John Mistler; waived wide receiver Joey Smith.
San Francisco -- Signed offensive lineman John Macauley and defensive end Greg Boyd; cut quarterback Brian Clark.
Tampa Bay -- Traded defensive lineman Booker Reese to LA Rams for a draft choice; placed safety Mike Washington on injured reserve; signed safety Maurice Harvey.
Washington -- Signed running back Rick Kane; waived running back Jimmy Smith; placed tight end Michael Williams on injured reserve.
