Newsday (N.Y.): Oakland A's battle on despite numerous problems

By Art Spander
Special to Newsday

OAKLAND, Calif. — The headline Monday was on crime. "Nation's robbery capital: Oakland."

The headline Saturday was on disenchantment. "A's, Oakland remain far apart on lease."

And, of course, there are the sewage problems at the stadium and the continued intent of the owner to shift the franchise 50 miles south to San Jose.