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W. GERMANY OUT OF DAVIS: Defending champion West Germany was oustedfrom Davis Cup competition today when Alberto Mancini of Argentinabeat Carl-Uwe Steeb 7-6 (8-6), 6-3, 6-4 in the decisive match inBuenos Aires. CUBS DEMOTE VARSHO: The Cubs optioned outfielder Gary Varsho totheir Class AAA Iowa team and three other minor leaguers to Class AACharlotte, reducing the roster to 29. Varsho spent half of lastseason on the major league roster and batted .184. Optioned toCharlotte were shortstop Alex Arias, catcher Rick Wilkins and pitcherKevin Coffman. LEMOND HAS VIRUS: World cycling champion Greg LeMond will be out ofaction for at least a month because of an unidentified …