Rose vows Reds will seize World Series glory
Cincinnati’s Pete Rose declares after a string of losses that the World Series must be decided with all the marbles. He stresses his 13-year wait, calls Tiant a tough opponent, and says the Reds can’t be swept. Rose notes Don Gullett’s potential return and says Cincinnati’s confidence is returning.
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Americans Shine as Women Earn Applause in Pan Am Games
In Mexico City the U S women's swimming team drew cheers while the men set records on day one of aquatics. Bruce Jenner and Jan Merrill led track with records, Kathy Heddy set an amb rapid 2 22 22, and the U S edged Cuba 47 32 in overall medals. The U S volleyball women beat Mexico 3 2 in a tense comeback.
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Mexico
Eric Lindroth
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January Won't Quit Golf Tour Again
Don January wins the Texas Open at Woodlake Golf Club by playoff over Larry Hinson after a 66 final round. The Dallas pro earns $25,000 and vows never to quit the PGA Tour again, his first victory since 1970 and first full year back after retirement.
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Oilers Upset Redskins in Astrodome Thriller
Houston, angered by a ejecting Robert Brazile in the third quarter, rallied to defeat Washington 13-10. Don Hardeman scored the eventual winning TD as Houston snapped a slide and stunned the favored Redskins in front of 51,911 fans.
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Bengals Rookie Hero Caps Win Over Raiders
Cincinnati beat Oakland 14-10 as rookie Marvin Cobb sealed the victory with a 52 yard interception return and another pick. Ken Anderson and Ken Stabler each tossed four picks in the wet game as Cincinnati remained undefeated at 5-0.
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Golfer Issy Udwin Fights Wind For Record
Issy Udwin aims for a record in East London South Africa as strong winds wreck his round. He lost 13 balls in the first 13 holes, and after a water hole at the 14th a spare ball was lost to the wind, bringing his tally to 15 balls after 14 holes.
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Athens Soccer Club Clinches Central Ohio Title In OT
Eric Day scored in overtime to give the Athens Soccer Club a 6-5 win over Delaware and seal the Central Ohio Youth Soccer Association crown. Day and Cummings each had two goals. Whealey and Mikhail added one apiece for Athens, now 5-0 in league play and 8-3 overall.
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Bench and Reds Seek Sixth Game in Night Rain
Johnny Bench said World Series games should be daytime but the Reds travel to Boston for Game Six amid a Nor'easter and possible postponements. Manager Sparky Anderson reshuffles pitching with Gary Nolan starting, Don Gullett reserved for Game Seven if needed.
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Shero Keeps Flyers Unbeaten With Off Beat Outlook
Fred Shero deflects talk of the 5-1 win over Detroit as a life lesson saying there was no life on either side. Philadelphia, unbeaten since March 8, extended a string to 20 straight regular-season games as Ross Lonsberry Mel Bridgman and Orest Kindrachuk scored.
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