Woods Showing Confidence As USC Skipper
Sparky Woods spoke at the South Carolina press conference about a new, confident approach after a tougher stretch. He cited improved defense emphasis, blitz plans, and a revived running game with Harold Green and receivers in blocking schemes ahead of the Williams-Brice game versus Virginia Tech.
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Connors Rips Edberg to Reach U.S. Open Quarterfinals
Jimmy Connors dominates Stefan Edberg 6-2 6-3 6-1 to advance to the Open quarterfinals despite cramps two days earlier. He advances to meet Andre Agassi as Lendl Chesnokov, Mayotte, Graf, Sukova, Sabatini, and Sanchez Vicario also win.
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Clark's grand slam seals Padres 10 9 win over Braves
San Diego outlasted Atlanta 10 9 as Jack Clark drove in seven, including a 454 foot grand slam in the seventh and a three run homer in the eighth. Darrin Jackson also homered, and Pat Clements earned the win with Mark Davis securing the save.
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Illinois Edges Trojans in late rally for season opener
Illinois quarterback Jeff George engineered a 14-13 comeback win over Southern Cal as Todd Marinovich failed to cap a late drive. George connected on two late TD passes, including a 20-yard strike to Steve Williams, to erase a 13-0 deficit and upset No. 5 Southern Cal in Los Angeles.
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Daniel Cards 64 Wins Rail Classic
Beth Daniel fired a final-round 64 to win the Rail Classic at the 6,403 yard course. She finished 13 under in Springfield beating Betsy King and Alice Ritzman by three strokes. King shot 69 and Ritzman 71 to tie for second at 206. King held the early lead before Daniel's 16th hole surge.
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