Dream outfield on the block targets Wynn and others
Houston reports the Mets show interest in outfielder Jimmy Wynn along with Willie Williams and Willie Davis as potential trades. Houston decline any chance of Cesar Cedeno or Doug Rader leaving, while other clubs pursue the veteran trio amid winter meetings and a possible Stone trade.
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Spec Richardson
Doug Rader
Scheffing
Richardson
George Stone
John Milner
Chicago Cubs
Ferguson Jenkins
Glenn Beckett
Laver Newcombe Dominate as Australia Retains Cup
In Cleveland the Australian duo Laver and Newcombe overwhelmed the United States to clinch the Davis Cup, with Newcombe overcoming Stan Smith in a dramatic opening match and Laver leveling after a two-set deficit, showcasing peak form and endurance.
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Stan Smith
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Lake Erie
Smith
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NFL races mix with tight playoff chase across leagues
With two weeks left in the season the NFL standings are jumbled as only three division titles are settled. Cincinnati and Cleveland surged with big wins, while Dallas Kansas City Oakland Buffalo and Washington won games affecting the wild card race. The West and East races in both conferences remained unsettled with meetings next week likely to decide final berths.
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Jeari Fugett
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Flyers bounce Seals 5-1 after melee in Philadelphia
California rookie Barry Cummins struck Bobby Clarke with a stick causing a 20 stitch gash and sparking a brawl. Six players were ejected as Philadelphia defeated California 5-1 to hold a three point edge in the West.
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Spurs and Pacers replay seals overtime win
The ABA twinbill opener ended in a replay after a protest over a 30 second violation. Indiana tied 83-83 on free throws by George McGinnis, sending OT where San Antonio won 95-90 before a later 90-79 Pacers win. New York beat Carolina 121-103 while San Diego edged Utah 105-100.
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Lakers lose lead as Pistons dash title bid
Lakers drop from first in the Pacific Division after back-to-back losses to Portland and Detroit. Bill Sharman blasted his club for outhustling, while Detroit's Dave Bing and Bob Lanier led a 114-108 win as Los Angeles shifts to 16-9 and trails Golden State. Cavaliers guard Lenny Wilkens suffers a severe ankle twist, and Capital beats Seattle to debut the Capital Centre.
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