National League scores and football poll results recap
In baseball action the NL East produced a wide set of results with St Louis beating Houston 10 to 6 and Philadelphia winning twice over Cincinnati 2 to 1 and 5 to 1 while San Diego defeated Colorado 10 to 4 and Chicago Cubs routed Pittsburgh 13 to 2. The day also featured a college football AP poll top twenty five with Florida first, Miami second, and Oklahoma third, followed by Nebraska Oregon and Virginia Tech in top positions.
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East Chicago topples Atlanta 31 to 3 in NFL tilt
In a National Football League clash in the American Conference East, East Chicago routed Atlanta 31 to 3. East Chicago dominated the game with a decisive early lead and strong defense, sealing the victory as the Falcons struggled to mount any sustained offense.
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Basketball preseason glance drives East Atlantic slate
National Basketball Association preview lists Friday results Minnesota over Toronto 125 92 and Tuesday matchups including Dallas at Philadelphia Charlotte at New Jersey Cleveland at Detroit San Antonio at New York Atlanta at Indiana in Mobile Portland at Memphis with game times noted.
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Giants Grind Past winless Washington for 3-1 Start
Ron Dayne ran for 90 yards on 25 carries before injury in the Giants 10 0 victory over Washington. Kerry Collins threw a 1 yard TD pass to Dave Campbell in the fourth quarter as New York seized the game's lone offensive score. Washington managed three Brett Conway field goals while Morten Andersen added three for the Giants.
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Dolphins Dominate Patriots As Smith Races To 144 Yards
Miami built a 30 10 victory behind Lamar Smith 144 rushing yards 29 carries and a 100 yard game first this season Jay Fiedler added 37 rushing yards and a late touchdown pass Jed Weaver. Patriots managed 150 total yards and a single scoring drive.
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Broncos Edge Chiefs 20 6 as O'Neal nets four interceptions
Deltha O'Neal tied a Denver record with four interceptions in a 20 to 6 win over Kansas City. Mike Anderson gained 155 yards and Rod Smith 110 receiving as Denver (3-1) snapped a four game skid against the Chiefs (1-3). Denver sacked Trent Green four times and limited KC to 297 total yards.
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Cowboys fall to Raiders as defense blocks two field goals
Dallas was outplayed by Oakland after two blocked field goals and a stalled offense. Gannon connected with Rice for a 5 yard score, Wheatley pushed a 5 yard TD, and Chiaverini caught a late 3 yard TD from Wright after Oakland fumbles and Dallas drives.
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Kansas State suffers home loss as penalties cripple game
Kansas State, 0-2 in league play and dead last in the North Division, endured a brutal day with faulty kicking and pass protection leading to a home defeat by an unranked foe for the first time in 18 games. Coach Bill Snyder cited poor practice and self destructing plays. Nebraska overwhelmed Iowa State and Texas A&M held Baylor to a late win, with Crouch scoring four TDs to set a Division I A record. Cyclones coach Dan McCamey blamed blockers, tacklers, and coaching for the drubbing.
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Astros biggest comeback season in franchise history
The Astros rose from 72-90 last year to a dramatic turnaround, matching the best single-season improvement in club history. Richard Hidalgo and Jeff Bagwell homered, Hidalgo driving in the go ahead run as Houston beat St. Louis 2-1 behind strong pitching and late offense.
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