O'Donoghue Kicks Misses Doom Giants Tie Cards 20 20
Neil O'Donoghue missed three straight overtime field goals after a late 22 yard kick tied the game. The St. Louis Cardinals and New York Giants finished with a 20 20 tie in an NFL contest. Giants coach Bill Parcells and Cardinals coach Jim Hanifan lamented the missed chances as St. Louis built yardage but could not convert in overtime.
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LaRussa Named Top Manager
Tony LaRussa the Chicago White Sox manager was named American League Manager of the Year by the Associated Press. He credited his staff and players for the turnaround that won the AL West by 20 games and reached the playoffs. He stressed using the full roster and staying focused through a long season.
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Lasorda Edges Lillis for AP NL Manager of the Year
Tommy Lasorda of the Dodgers won the AP National League Manager of the Year by one vote over Houston’s Bob Lillis. Tanner of Pittsburgh finished third as Lasorda’s 91-71 Dodgers claimed the NL West and a pennant despite rebuilding roster changes and post-season loss to the Phillies.
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Shula Rejects USFL Generals Offer Amid Controversy
Miami Dolphins coach Don Shula said he was no longer interested in a USFL offer worth about 1 million dollars a year from the New Jersey Generals owner Donald Trump. He cited distraction from his team and questioned what the deal would entail. Trump cited condo part of the deal as a major obstacle to signing Shula. Dolphins owner Joe Robbie dismissed outside interference and Shula said the offer created a huge distraction during a 21-7 win over the Baltimore Colts.
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