Sox Slow-Down Tactics Drag Out Long Playoff Game
Boston tailed Oakland as Red Sox pitchers and batters delayed repeatedly to frustrate starter Bob Welch. Reed and Burks paced stalling while Evans and Greenwell lingered at the plate. Welch battled through a 7 13 inning effort, then Eckersley and Honeycutt finished as Oakland held a two game edge. Morgan offered a weary verdict: they can read the clock.
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Tom Brunansky
Wade Boggs
Rick Honeycutt
Dennis Eckersley
Joe Morgan
Morgan
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Lance Blankenship
Tony Pena
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Fenway Park
Falcons Rally Behind Miller Rison For Tight Saints Win
Falcons kicker Miller and receiver Rison sparked a 28-27 comeback victory over New Orleans. Miller threw for 366 yards and three touchdowns while Rison caught 7 passes for 154 yards and two scores in a tight late drive that clinched the win.
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A's Open 2-0 AL Playoff Edge With Red Sox Sweep
The Oakland Athletics dominated Boston 4-1 to seize a 2-0 lead in the AL playoffs, edging closer to a potential repeat World Series title. Harold Baines drove in three runs as Oakland built a commanding edge. Rickey Henderson offered tempered optimism about a possible Fenway return.
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Allison wins Mello Yello 500 at Charlotte in late surge
Davey Allison held off Morgan Shepherd by 3.4 seconds to win $90,650 and his second victory of the season, as Bill Elliott led early before a tire failure cost him the lead. Mark Martin and Dale Earnhardt suffered mixed outcomes with engine troubles and poor finishes in the season's tight Winston Cup points race.
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Alan Kulwicki
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Derrike Cope
Brett Bodine
Darrell Waltrip
Dale Jarrett
Tigers Wear Down Dawgs In Lopsided Clemson Win
Clemson, ranked 16th, wore down Georgia with dominating first and second half play. Ronald Williams ran 128 yards as Clemson built a 198 point cushion, while Georgia struggled with 130 first half and 9 second half yards. Georgia coach Ray Goff lamented Clemson’s overpowering line as Clemson set freshman marks and prepared to face Georgia Tech next.
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Hall-Trained Stallion Wins Devon Dressage Title Again
Robert Hall trained stallion Bacchus won the five day dressage at Devon Pennsylvania, with Laura Hall riding for Fulmer International. The victory marks Hall’s second time in eight years, following Narrator’s earlier wins and reserves.
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