Rain Threatens NL Playoffs Between Reds and Phillies
In Philadelphia the Reds and Phillies prep for a rain delayed best of five series opener. Don Gullett faces Steve Carlton as forecast calls for heavy rain with possible daily games if needed. Managers Ozark and Anderson debate how weather could affect rotation and travel.
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Yankees and Royals shuffle lineups in playoff opener
In Kansas City the Yankees started Elliot Maddox in right field while Amos Otis led off for the Royals. Catfish Hunter pitched for New York as the series began with a World Series berth at stake. Joe Martin, Lou Piniella and Fran Healy are noted in the surrounding action and trades, with lingering tensions from Gura’s mid season trade.
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Bruins going to court over Orr key reason Royals win
The Royals hung on to clinch the AL West as they won two games behind Gura’s four hitter in Oakland. Kansas City’s late-season slump produced only 18 runs in 11 games, with Otis moving to the leadoff spot and Brett and McRae trailing him in the batting order.
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Fred Patek
Buck Martinez
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Roy White
Thurman Munson
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Chris Chambliss
Graig Nettles
Maddox
Willie Randolph
Fred Stanley
Irwin Faces Graham In Piccadilly Final At Wentworth
Hale Irwin and David Graham reach the Piccadilly match play final at Wentworth in Virginia Water with $42,500 to the winner. Drought and rain have prompted new rules like preferred lie and spike marks to shape play on the par 75 course.
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Rangers Dominate Rockies In 5-3 Victory
New York Rangers converted four power plays to down Colorado 5-3 as Doug Favell urged better penalty killing. Rod Gilbert assisted on all five Ranger goals, Don Murdoch netted the winner in the second period, while Colorado slipped to 1-1 after a rough first period.
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Tigers defeat Westbrook 23 8 to halt winless skid
Biddeford Tigers end a six game winless stretch with a 23 8 victory at Waterhouse Field over Westbrook Blazes. Keith Jacques and Danny Labonte scored while Sam Wilson left the game with a knee sprain. Westbrook quarterback Ray Thomas injured earlier.
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Thornton Academy Portland game postponed to Monday
Athletic Director Brad Leach announced the Thornton Academy versus undefeated Portland game is rescheduled for Monday at 3 p.m. with clear weather expected. The note also mentions Columbus Day as a school holiday.
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