Dickerson Dominates NFL Again With Rams Record Pace
Anaheim report on Eric Dickerson tearing through the NFL, gaining 207 yards against the Buccaneers to lift his season total to 657 and extend his pace toward the single season rushing record. Rams coach John Robinson and players praise his power, elusiveness, and improved speed as he fuels a 26 20 overtime win.
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Largent and Joiner Break NFL Marks in Seattle Game
Steve Largent, with four receptions for 78 yards and a 15-yard TD, helped Seattle spark a 17-point third-quarter burst. Jim Joiner, nearing a yardage milestone, expressed mixed feelings about the record as the team won on national TV, while Don Maynard’s chart position loomed behind.
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Clemens Ready To Pitch As Red Sox Open Playoffs
Roger Clemens says his elbow is 100 percent and he will start Game 1 for Boston against the California Angels. Mike Witt of the Angels vows to pitch normally as Reggie Jackson prepares to face Clemens in the American League Division Series opener.
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Mr October Reggie Jackson Talks Hand Injury At Fenway
At Fenway Park on Monday reporters gathered as Reggie Jackson, the famed Mr October, prepared for batting practice. Jackson explained his hand was bandaged after striking a water cooler and wall in frustration but he said he would be ready for the Red Sox playoff opener.
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Astros Mets NL playoff clash centers on hitting
Houston reliever Dave Smith says the NL playoff series with the New York Mets hinges on hitting as both teams boast top pitching. Dwight Gooden faces Mike Scott in Game 1, with Nolan Ryan set for Game 2 against Bob Ojeda. The Mets boast .289+. hitters led by Dykstra Hernandez Backman Knight and Wally Wilson, while Houston relies on Walling Bass Davis. The series follows two teams that closed the season on strong runs and set division-title records.
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Orioles Name Cal Ripken Sr to Manager Position
Cal Ripken Sr. was named manager of the Baltimore Orioles replacing Earl Weaver who resigned. Ripken, 50, becomes only the third father son manager combo in major league history and is the father of Cal Jr. He previously coached with Baltimore and had long aimed to manage the club.
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