Atlanta Prepares for NL Playoffs and World Series Fever
Atlanta gears up for the National League playoffs featuring the Braves and Cardinals with city improvements, policing plans, and ticket sales under way. Preparations include stadium upgrades at Fulton County Stadium, added seating and a special section for Commissioner Bowie Kuhn, and a large public welcome planned if the Braves advance to the World Series.
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Statistical Wizard Predicts Angels to Win World Series
Bill James a Winchester Kansas statistician uses a formula based on World Series and playoff history since 1903 to forecast the Angels beating the Brewers in the American League playoffs and the Braves winning the National League pennant. He notes his system has been correct 74 percent of the 77 World Series and 26 playoffs analyzed.
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Grimsley’s Stat System Rates 77 World Series Playoffs
Baseball analyst Will Grimsley explains a 13-area point system that favored the Angels 64 to 55 over the Brewers in 1981 and gives brackets on Braves Cardinals and California versus Atlanta. He dismisses intangibles and stresses numeric comparisons across teams.
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Union Leader Ready For Talks With NFL Owners
Union chief Ed Garvey met with the NFL Management Council committee and said he is ready to return to bargaining. He plans to call the owners’ negotiator to arrange a new round, while a federal judge considers a temporary restraining order to allow striking players to resume activities amid ongoing legal battles. The Baltimore meeting focused on a minimum wage scale. owners listened, offered little, and showed reluctance to proceed.
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Haas Eyes Third Straight Title In Abilene Classic
Jay Haas carries hot form into the $350,000 Later Classic at Fairway Oaks in Abilene Texas aiming for a third consecutive victory. The 156-player field includes Stadler Kite Watson Wadkins Gilder and Floyd with Haas seeking a $63,000 first prize after two straight wins and strong putting.
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Clemson Seeks End to Distractions with Homer Jordan Return
Clemson coach Danny Ford says Homer Jordan will start at quarterback against Virginia, ending distractions after Jordan was suspended over possible NCAA issues linked to a 1982 car. Backup Mike Eppley shined vs Kentucky, and Ford notes Virginia will push hard in the ACC opener.
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