Yankees Rally Past Blue Jays Behind Gossage Save
The New York Yankees beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-4 to extend their winning streak to eight. Tommie John earned his 20th win as Rich Gossage, bidding to rest, closed the game with a three-pitch strikeout of Ernie Whitt for his 25th save after New York scored four runs in the ninth to overcome a 4-3 deficit.
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Orioles win twin bill behind Martinez Stewart and Flanagan
In game one Dennis Martinez and Sam Stewart combine for five hits to back Baltimore’s victory over Detroit. Mike Flanagan and two relievers pace the second game win as Gary Roenicke homers and Murray drives in twice.
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White Sheds Jitters In Cowboys Win Over Redskins
Washington AP Danny White describes severe nerves before his Cowboys debut in a 17 3 victory over the Washington Redskins. The five year veteran completed 10 of 18 passes for 107 yards as he succeeds retired Roger Staubach, who is in a TV booth this season.
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Cowboys Dominate Redskins as Waters Interception Key
Dallas shut out Washington until Mark Moseley’s fourth quarter field goal. Tony Dorsett and Ron Springs scored as Cowboys pressed to the win. Charlie Waters’ third quarter interception on the Redskins’ first play after a Redskins turnover proved pivotal, with Harvey Martin praising Waters’ leadership.
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McGraw Sees Phillies as World Series Contenders
Tug McGraw earned his first win in nearly a year with 2 2 3 innings of scoreless relief as the Phillies beat the Pirates 6 2. Luzinski drove in the go ahead runs in the eighth and Bowa added a two run double.
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Sims Shatters Rams With 153 Yards Three TDs In NFL Debut
Detroit rookie Billy Sims rushed for 153 yards and scored three touchdowns, adding a 41 yard run as the Lions defeated the Rams 41 20 in Los Angeles. Lions coach Monte Clark praised Sims while Rams players lauded his all around running.
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Summerville Tops First Prep Poll by AP
Summerville leads the first prep football poll of the season after routing James Island 56-13 to take 1st place in the Associated Press poll. Greenwood sits second after opening with a 28-7 win over T.L. Hanna. Irmo, Woodruff, and Gaffney follow in the top five.
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Jenkins Must Answer Questions About Drug Possession
Baseball Commissioner Bowie Kuhn ordered Ferguson Jenkins out of uniform with pay until he cooperates with the commissioner's office. Jenkins was arrested in Toronto on August 25 and charged with possession of marijuana cocaine and hashish. His trial is set for December and he previously refused to answer questions fearing it could prejudice the Canadian case.
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