Aiken Hornets Quarterback Andy Ratchford Shines In Debut
Aiken High junior QB Andy Ratchford led the Hornets to a 42-8 victory over Langley-Bath-Clearwater with two rushing touchdowns and a 31 yard passing score. Coach Eddie Buck praised his poise while noting room to improve and confidence as key factors for future games.
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Landry Grabs 14th Straight Season-Opening Victory
Dallas Court lands 38-0 rout of the Baltimore Colts to begin defense of their title. Staubach throws four TD passes, Dorsett gains 147 rushing and 107 receiving yards, while Landry secures the Cowboys 14th consecutive season-opening win as the NFL season kicks off across the league with upsets and big performances.
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McWilliams Loses as Braves Drop to Padres in 8-4 Loss
Atlanta rookie Larry McWilliams gave up a third inning homer to Ozzie Smith and walked hitters as the Braves lost 8-4 to San Diego. Barry Evans debuted for the Padres with three hits, Jim Wilhelm hit a go ahead double in the fifth, and Gaylord Perry got his 16th win.
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Guidry Becomes First 20-Game Winner
New York pitcher Ron Guidry earns his 20th win in the opener at Yankee Stadium as the Yankees beat Detroit 9-1. Guidry fans eight, allows five hits and walks three in improving to a 20-2 record with a 1.84 ERA.
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Playoff reshuffle eyed as major leagues near end of season
The piece notes looming baseball playoffs across four majors with pennant races in each division. It outlines proposed changes such as three divisions per league and a fourth wild card for best second place records, compares to NFL format, and reflects on the tension between traditional first-place emphasis and expanded postseason.
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