Suddenly sizzling Hondo, who swept Monday, brought out his broom again last night as he cleaned up with the Angels and Twins to do another big number on the dirty digits, which are down to 1,275 powells. And once again, he is would like to offer heartfelt apologies to the Reverse Hondo Brigade.

Tonight, Mr. Aitch says Simon has a chance against the Jays — 20 units on the Orioles. Also, he expects the one and only Jimmy Shields to turn in a finely tuned and noteworthy performance — 20 units on the Rays over the A’s.

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The Jets are not going to let the new labor deal’s ban on two-a-day practices affect them. Sources say Rex and the Gang still are planning to issue two daily guarantees that they will win the Super Bowl . . . McDonalds, caving in to the food police, said its new Happy Meals will cut back on french fries and will be replaced with apples. Reaction was fast and furious. “Happy Meals, my a – -! More like cr-ppy meals,” said Little Johnny. “You like apples?” asked Little Jennifer. “How ’bout shoving them apples!”

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