Baltimore -- Optioned pitcher Gordon Dillard to Rochester of International League (AAA); recalled pitcher Mark Williamson from Rochester.
California -- Placed pitcher Kirk McCaskill on 21-day disabled list, retroactive to Aug. 9.
Cleveland -- Activated pitcher Tom Candiotti from the disabled list; optioned pitcher Chris Codiroli to Colorado Springs of Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Los Angeles -- Optioned pitcher Ken Howell to Albuquerque of Pacific Coast League (AAA); recalled infielder Mike Sharperson from Albuquerque.
New York (AL) -- Recalled first baseman-outfielder Hal Morris from Columbus of International League (AAA); optioned pitcher Dave Eiland to Columbus.
Oakland -- Placed outfielder Stan Javier on 15-day disabled list; recalled catcher Matt Sinatro from Tacoma of Pacific Coast League (AAA).
San Francisco -- Recalled catcher Kirt Manwaring from Phoenix of Pacific Coast League (AAA); optioned pitcher Jeff Brantley to Phoenix. Basketball Cleveland -- Extended forward Larry Nance's contract through 1991-92 season, with a club option to add the 1992-93 season.
Indiana -- Signed free-agent forward Anthony Frederick.
Pensacola (CBA) -- Named Joe Mullaney coach. College Allegheny (Pa.) -- Named Ralph White men's track and field coach.
Gateway Collegiate Athletic Conference -- Announced Jim Sheehan resigned as assistant commissioner to accept sports information director's post at Hofstra University.
Glenville -- Named Russ Shepherd athletic director.
Pittsburgh -- Named Ronald Wahl assistant sports information director.
Purdue -- Promoted David Wood from part-time to full-time assistant basketball coach.
West Virginia St. -- Named Robin Green assistant baseball coach. Football Dallas -- Released defensive ends Randy Watts and Andrew Marlatt, kicker Jess Atkinson, wide receivers Sanjay Beach and Melvin Patterson, quarterback Dave Denbraber, defensive back Gary Dunlap, running back Reggie Jones, linebacker Jeff Kremer and punter Scott Leet.
Houston -- Claimed off waivers linebacker Zeke Gadson from Buffalo.
Indianapolis -- Signed tackle Kevin Call and free-agent cornerback Willie Tullis.
Philadelphia -- Signed defensive end Clyde Simmons to a three-year contact; waived quarterback Jeff Van Raaphorst.
Tampa Bay -- Signed free-agent wide receiver Greg Harris. Hockey Minnesota -- Signed goalie Jon Casey to multi-year contract. Olympics U.S. Women's Basketball Team -- Cut center Chana Perry of San Diego State.
