Browns edge Patriots 30-27 in overtime win
Browns coach Forrest Gregg gambled on a 35 yard field goal by Don Cockroft in overtime after a see-saw game. Cockroft’s kick, barely inside the right upright, gave Cleveland a 30-27 upset victory at Cleveland Stadium before 76,416 fans.
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Phillies Wives Among Phillies Top Fans At Veterans Stadium
At Veterans Stadium the Phillies top fans are the players’ wives and children. Jean Luzinski watches Greg’s hits while Ryan naps through fireworks. Other wives like Sue Boone and Julie Reed discuss road trips, shopping, and support as the team heads toward a road stretch.
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Ray Guy Gives Raiders Edge Over Steelers
Steelers coach Chuck Noll says Ray Guy provides a clear edge for Oakland noting Guy's punting and kickoffs were priceless in the Raiders 16-7 win. Guy averaged 43.6 yards on eight punts and added five kickoffs into the end zone while Errol Mann kicked three field goals for Oakland.
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Yankees Seize Control of AL East Title Race
The New York Yankees can clinch the division by winning four more games or Boston losses totaling four. Willie Randolph said they will handle it themselves after beating the Indians 4-2, extending their 32 game edge over the Red Sox with six games left for New York.
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Baseball notes from Monday games and close NL pennant chase
In Monday action Oakland crushed Kansas City 7-1 while Chicago beat Philadelphia 10-7. Atlanta outslugged Houston 12-10 and Montreal beat St Louis 9-5 as San Francisco routed the Dodgers 9-1. Sparky Lyle earned his 26th save for the Yankees in a 2-1 win.
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Reds Boss Blames Players Selfishness For Slump
Cincinnati manager Sparky Anderson says too many Reds players chase personal records instead of winning. He cites Pete Rose and George Foster as examples and warns players they must put winning first or face consequences. He vows spring training could restore teamwork but can’t guarantee success.
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Hayes confident as Ohio State seeks rebound at SMU
Old Historian COLUMBUS, Ohio AP Woody Hayes expresses confidence after Oklahoma edged Ohio State 29-28. He notes OSU rarely loses two in a row and promises a resilient comeback as the Buckeyes prepare for a 2-1 start and a tuneup game at Dallas against SMU.
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Hayes wary of SMU as Ohio State eyes sixth straight Big Ten title
Ohio State coach Woody Hayes weighs risks facing SMU as star quarterback Rodger Gerald questionable with a head bump after a late hit by Oklahoma. Linebacker Tom Cousineau out with a shoulder injury, but Dave Adkins expected to play after a 28-hit performance. Hayes defends aggressive decision making and downplays second thoughts.
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Oklahoma Coach Switzer credits Lott with Sooners’ win
Oklahoma coach Barry Switzer says the top ranked Sooners relied on junior quarterback Thomas Lott in a 29 28 comeback win over Ohio State after Lott left with a knee sprain. Freshman Jay Jimerson struggled under pressure while senior Dean Blevins led the late drive set up Ewen Schumann’s game winning field goal.
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