All Stars Morgan and Reds Lead 1976 Baseball Unit
Four Cincinnati Reds players join the 1976 AP All Star team led by Joe Morgan who topped voting with 277 votes. Other Reds include Concepcion Foster and Griffey, with Rivers of the Yankees also receiving high support as the NL outfield trio.
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New York Mets
Giants fire Arnsparger name McVay coach in move
New York Giants dismiss head coach Bill Arnsparger after seven straight losses and a 7-28 record. Assistant John McVay is promoted to coach with seven games left as the club eyes a turnaround and possible repeat as head coach.
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Rain Soaks RFK as Redskins Rally to 20 10 Victory
Washington moves into strong contention in the National Conference East with a 20-10 win over the Cardinals in a rain soaked RFK Stadium. The Cardinals fumbled eight times and threw two interceptions, while the Redskins capitalized on 13 fumbles in the two day downpour. The Cowboys lead the division at 6-1 and visit Washington Sunday as the Redskins tie the Cardinals for second at 5-2.
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Redskins edge Cardinals on electrifying returns and late rush
Washington coach George Allen praised aggressive play as the Redskins seized a 13 10 lead after Mike Thomas and Jean Fugett opened a scoring sequence. Eddie Brown returned a kickoff 71 yards for St Louis and outlined the decisive late surge before Jim Hart pressed a comeback bid.
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Michigan tops AP poll as Big Eight lags in rating
Michigan holds the No. 1 spot in the AP college football poll with 53 of 60 votes, while Big Eight teams Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Colorado, Nebraska and Missouri occupy spots in the top 20. Oklahoma drops from fifth to 13th after a loss to Oklahoma State.
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Babe Ruth Widow Dies After Long Cancer Battle
Claire Ruth, widow of baseball legend Babe Ruth, died in her sleep Monday after a prolonged fight with cancer on Riverside Drive in New York. She stood by the memory of Babe Ruth, saying there will never be another Babe and that his records endure beyond time.
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North Augusta Drops in AP South Carolina Football Poll
After week eight of the AP South Carolina football poll the list shows Sumter leading at 8-0 with 206 total points and 31 first place votes, while North Augusta sits at 7-1-0 with 29 points and no first place votes. Other entries include Union, Mauldin, Walhalla, and Stall with records ranging from 7-1 to 8-0 in the scaled ranking.
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Rocks seek winning end to tough season at Homecoming
Leavelle McCampbell High School football players reflect on a season of highs and lows. After three straight wins they suffered a skid with injuries and suspensions. Team leaders Mark Medlock and Carl Adams vow to finish strong against Blackville High on Homecoming night, aiming for a winning finale and hope for college interest.
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