Television Schedule Highlights For Akron Bristol Dallas Pittsburgh
At 4 p.m. World Series of Golf in Akron Ohio leads the day with golf coverage. ESPN airs the International Festival of Racing at 5 p.m. from an undisclosed venue. Busch 500 qualifying in Bristol Tennessee airs at 7:30 p.m. on ESPN. Atlanta Braves at Pittsburgh Pirates headlines WTBS at 7:35 p.m. followed by the Pittsburgh Steelers at Dallas Cowboys on Channel 625 at 8 p.m. 8:30 p.m. features late model sportsman auto racing from Bristol Tennessee on ESPN.
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Walker not to play for Cowboys against Steelers Friday
Dallas coach Tom Landry said Herschel Walker will not play Friday at Texas Stadium versus the Pittsburgh Steelers. He is not ready and playing would cost him a roster exemption after signing August 13 and delaying his first full practice until Monday.
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Ohio State suspends three players before Kickoff Classic
Ohio State football coach Earle Bruce announces suspensions of two starters and a backup ahead of the season opener against Alabama. Terry White is dismissed for the season, Roman Bates is suspended, and Derek Isaman will miss one game.
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Swindell Debut Harsh as Indians Fall to Red Sox 24-5
Cleveland rookie pitcher Greg Swindell admitted disbelief after his major league debut as the Indians were routed by Boston 24 to 5.
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Indians Suffer Worst Defeat in Franchise History
The Memorial Stadium scoreboard records Boston's 24 to 5 victory over the Cleveland Indians, marking the Indians' heaviest loss in franchise history and a decisive game outcome.
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Boston 24 Cleveland 5 a wild Red Sox rout
It was a record night for Boston as they crushed Cleveland 24 to 5 at Cleveland Stadium. Spike Owen starred with six runs and two hits in his Red Sox debut, while Marty Barrett and Owen combined for seven hits and five RBIs. Bruce Hurst noted for his early night, and Jose Armas drove in six with a grand slam and a second homer.
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Floyd chases NEC World Series lead after 66 opening round
U S Open champion Ray Floyd shares the lead at 66 in Akron after a strong start in the NEC World Series of Golf. He criticizes new spectator mounds on Firestone greens but finishes with three late birdies to reach the clubhouse atop the leaderboard alongside Wiebe and Hammond.
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John Buzhardt Ends Phillies 23-Game Losing Streak Memory
In a Philadelphia nostalgia piece, John Buzhardt recalls ending the Phillies 23-game slide on August 20, 1961 at Milwaukee County Stadium. The 25-year-old pitcher, then 4-13 on the season, describes the stark losses and the locker room silence that followed each defeat.
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