Seoul Olympics Reflections on TV Coverage and US Reception
A columnist reviews two weeks of Seoul Olympic TV coverage praising its quality while noting American viewers were split. NBC's balanced approach compared to ABC's flag waving is highlighted with favorite images from Seoul and a nod to broadcasting lessons for Barcelona 1992. The piece closes with a pivot to the major league baseball playoffs.
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al McGuire
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Edwin Moses
Mets Rally Using bloop double tops Dodgers in NL Playoffs
Gary Carter capped a three run ninth inning rally with a two run bloop double to lift the New York Mets 3 2 over the Los Angeles Dodgers and take a 1 0 lead in the NL playoffs. Darryl Strawberry drove in the tying run and Carter delivered the deciding hit as Orel Hershiser held a 2 0 lead into the ninth.
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Damp weather heightens AL pitching spotlight in playoffs
In Boston the focus shifts to Bruce Hurst and Dave Stewart as poor weather tests pitching for Game 1. Rain threatens workouts and may favor hurlers over sluggers with Tony La Russa reshuffling Oakland lineup due to injuries.
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Dave Parker
Glenn Hubbard
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A's and Red Sox Clash in 1988 Playoff Series Opener
Oakland faces Boston in game 1 with Dave Stewart 21-12 opposing Bruce Hurst 18-6 at 7 p.m. Game 2 features Storm Davis 16-7 versus Roger Clemens 18-2. Games 3 and beyond set through Oct. 13 with TV on ABC.
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Roger Clemens
Mike Boddicker
Bob Welch
Mets Edge Dodgers 3-2 In Openers To Take Lead
New York leads the NL playoffs 1-0 as the Mets defeat the Dodgers 3-2. Pitchers Cone and Belcher figure prominently in the opener with Belcher taking the loss and Cone earning the win. Subsequent games are slated in Los Angeles and New York with times listed for each matchup.
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Promoters plan new excitement at Hawkeye Downs asphalt upgrade
All-Iowa Fair Board confirms Hawkeye Downs in Cedar Rapids will be paved to an asphalt half mile plus a quarter mile and road course. The $300000 project begins now to host more motorsports events and concerts with a three in one facility. Larry Kemp and Dale Gegner named to promote racing in 1988.
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Hawkeye Downs
Iowa
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Iowa coach Fry blasts media over tie with Michigan State
Iowa City coach Hayden Fry harshly criticized reporters at his weekly news conference over coverage of the 10-10 tie with Michigan State. He complained about unfair treatment of injured players and dismissed questions about Wisconsin as he vented his anger and warned against sensationalism.
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Walden Could Quit Over NCAA Scholarship Rules
Iowa State football coach Jim Walden warned he may resign if the NCAA does not raise scholarship limits to help programs like Iowa State compete. He cited 58 to 72 scholarships in four years and warned he would not coach with 79 players in his fourth year.
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