Giants Extend Clean 8-0 Start with Colts Victory
The New York Giants beat the Indianapolis Colts 24-7 to move to 8-0 for the season the first time two NFL teams have reached that mark this deep into a season. rookie Jeff George drew praise from foes as the Colts fell to 2-6.
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Yardstick Giants and Colts Clash In Yardage Rich Affair
New York built a 206 to 45 total yardage advantage in the first two quarters and held the ball for nearly 21 minutes of the half. Simms went 17 of 21 for 172 yards night and 11 of 14 for 131 in the first half. George started for New York, completing 23 of 37 passes for 160 yards under heavy pressure.
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Houston on probation taints No. 1 debate in college football
Houston coach John Jenkins argues for the top ranking despite a three year NCAA probation. Opponent Don James says Houston should not claim a title while under sanctions. AP notes probation may not bar national crowns per poll rules, as 1974 Oklahoma and 1957 Auburn claimed titles under similar sanctions.
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American Football Coaches Association
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Coaches Association
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Lady Warhorses tennis crew aims for repeat title next season
Barnwell coach Cortez praised the 1989 squad for its work rate and undefeated push. She noted only two seniors depart and expressed confidence in two rising players and new recruits to sustain a championship run next year.
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USC freshman De Boer stays hopeful for bowl bid
USC freshman running back Rob De Boer remains optimistic about finishing strong. He says bowl chances are slim but not dead and that the team will rally for the remaining three games. SIU notes athletic director Jim Hart, a former Saluki and NFL quarterback.
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Arizona Votes on King Holiday Could Decide 1993 Super Bowl
Arizona voters decide today whether to observe a paid Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a move that could determine if the 1993 Super Bowl stays in Tempe or moves. The ballot offers King Day with or without Columbus Day, or no King holiday at all, amid party and business pressure and past sports decisions tied to the issue.
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Philadelphia Eagles
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King
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CBS Report
NFL Today
CBS
Greg Gumbel
Browns Fire Bud Carson After 42-0 Loss
Bud Carson is fired as head coach of the Cleveland Browns after a 42-0 defeat by Buffalo. Jim Shofner named interim head coach, bringing 20 years of NFL coaching experience to the role. Browns, 2-7, began season with their worst start since 1984 despite past playoff appearances.
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Innocent Pleas Entered In Beating Of NFL Player
Two men Brett Dost and Scott Stewart pleaded innocent to felony assault charges connected to the beating of San Diego Chargers nose tackle Joe Phillips outside a Mission Beach restaurant on September 26. Bail set at 30 000 for Dost and 20 000 for Stewart. co-defendant David Hanna also faces similar charges. Phillips, 27, required surgery for a fractured eye orbit and will miss the season.
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Kirkland Named Finalist for Butkus Award
Clemson linebacker Levon Kirkland is named a finalist for the Butkus Award honoring the top college linebacker. Finalists include Notre Dame’s Michael Stonebreaker and Colorado’s Alfred Williams, with Illinois’ Darrick Bronson and Miami’s Maurice Crum. The winner will be announced December 4 in Orlando.
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Alfred Williams
Colorado
Darrick Bronson
Illinois
Levon Kirkland
Clemson
Maurice Crum
Miami
Downtown Athletic Club
Schueler Named White Sox General Manager
Ron Schueler was named general manager of the Chicago White Sox in Scottsdale Arizona. He replaces Larry Himes who was ousted in September after less than three years in the role.
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Ron Schueler
Chicago White Sox
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Larry Himes
European Stars May Boycott Ryder Cup
European stars including Nick Faldo and Seve Ballesteros threaten to skip the Ryder Cup amid rifts between the PGA and the European Tour. Bernard Gallacher warned of quitting if talks fail. Ken Schofield said a 12 year review block remains unresolved, delaying a full agreement until February 1. Europe defends the Cup against the United States at Kiawah Island in September.
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Nick Faldo
Seve Ballesteros
Professional Golfers Association
PGA European Tour
Europe
Bernard Gallacher
Ken Schofield
PGA
Schofield
Kiawah Island
Great Communicator Destroyed After Burke Handicap Collapse
Great Communicator, a 7-year-old gelding and former turf champion with nearly $3 million in earnings, broke down on the backstretch at Santa Anita and had to be euthanized after sustaining a compound fracture to the right hind cannon bone and a possible pastern fracture during the Carleton F. Burke Handicap. Ultrasonido, paying $6.40, won the 1 1/16 mile race on a foul, as Oak Tree's Burke closed the meeting with the feature.
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Calif
Santa Anita
Carleton F. Burke
Burke
Notre Dame Takes No 1 After Upsets In Week
Notre Dame regains the top ranking as Virginia drops from first to 11th after a weekend loss by Nebraska and a heavy defeat for Illinois. Washington, Houston and Colorado follow in the top tier with Miami Iowa and Georgia Tech also rising amid dramatic shifts.
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