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Aiken Standard in Aiken, South Carolina

16 Oct 1984

Page 13

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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1984

Page

13

Gibson's backstage bet fuels Tigers dramatic eighth inning

Kirk Gibson homered in the eighth to lift Detroit over San Diego 5 4 clinching the series and boosting Willie Hernandez to a save. Gibson bet Sparky Anderson $10 he would homer on a plea from the dugout, then celebrated with champagne as reporters chased the moment.

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Detroit Babe Ruth Charlie Root Cubs Ruth Kirk Gibson Detroit Tigers San Diego Padres Gibson Tiger Sparky Anderson Willie Hernandez Baltimore Kansas City Hernandez Padre Dick Williams Williams Gossage Padres Lance Parrish Goose Parrish Anderson Alex Grammas Marty Castillo Grammas Castillo Sparky Tigers Carmelo Martinez Dick Tracewski Tracewski Martinez Rusty Kuntz Tony Gwynn San Diego Alan Wiggins Gwynn Kirk Wiggins Reggie Jackson al Gionfriddo Don Larsen Yankees California San Diego Padre
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Theories On Pitching Should Be Revised

Detroit fans recalled Sparky Anderson and Billy Consolo as the Tigers faced pitching debates after a World Series run. The piece questions why starting pitchers are reused and suggests trying hot relievers with starting potential to alter outcomes and adapt to evolving baseball theories.

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Williams Sparky Royals Yankees Phillies Dodgers Mark Thurmond Thurmond Tigers Ed Whitson Tim Lollar Eric Shaw Dave Dravecky Dravecky Andy Hawkins Chris Lefferts Goose Gossage Gossage Hawkins Lefferts Lance Parrish Kirk Gibson Goose
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Marino Closes In On Records As Dolphins Roll

Miami quarterback Dan Marino led the Dolphins to a 28-10 win over the Houston Oilers, boosting his season passing totals to 2,074 yards and bringing him within reach of club records. Miami's offense leads the league in points with 223 while the defense allows 93. Marino completed 25 of 32 passes for 321 yards and three touchdowns.

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MIAMI Dan Marino National Football League Miami Dolphins Houston Oilers Dolphins Marino Nat Moore Oilers Don Shula Shula Denver Broncos Broncos Green Bay
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Jabbar Announces End of NBA Career This Season

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, the Lakers center and NBA all time leading scorer with 31 327 points, says he will retire after the 1984 85 season shaping his farewell around strong memories not sadness He plans to live up to his high standards and will not attempt a comeback after retirement.

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LOS Angeles Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Los Angeles Lakers National Basketball Association bul-Jabbar NBA Dave Cowens Boston Abdul-Jabbar Lakers
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