Fry Keeps Iowa Football Practices Closed to News Media
A survey of Hayden Fry, Iowa head coach, shows a colorful, quotable figure who shields practices from reporters to protect players and control injury information. He explains closed sessions aim to keep women reporters equal access and prevent leaked hurts, while editors note fewer injury stories and more focus on positive coverage.
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Sanguillen Drives In Run To Tie World Series Game
Manny Sanguillen, 35, lined a single to right scoring Ed Ott in the ninth as the Pirates beat the Orioles 3-2 to knot the 1979 World Series at one game each. The veteran outfielder, part of a famous trade with Oakland years earlier, said the hit was for Roberto Clemente and his spirit. The win came as Dan Stanhouse started for Baltimore and Kent Tekulve closed out the victory for Pittsburgh.
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Magic Johnson makes NBA debut as Lakers visit Clippers
The 19 year old Magic Johnson headlines opening night as the Lakers face the Clippers in CBS televised action. Larry Bird starts for the Celtics against the Rockets at Boston Garden with other openings including Knicks at Hawks and Bucks at Kings.
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Iowa Purdue game at Kinnick Stadium sells out
Iowa officials announced the November 3 football game against Purdue at Kinnick Stadium is a sellout. It marks the Hawkeyes fifth sellout of the year with Indiana Nebraska and Iowa State games previously sold out and the October 20 homecoming against Minnesota also sold out. Tickets remain for the November 17 home finale versus Michigan State.
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USC Star OJ Simpson Runs 20 Times in One Period
In a 1968 football game against Oregon State, USC halfback OJ Simpson carried the ball 20 times in a single period, showcasing his dominant rushing work.
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Orioles rally falls short as Pirates tie World Series
Baltimore drops 3-2 to Pittsburgh in game two as Ken Singleton and John Lowenstein miss key chances in the seventh and eighth innings. Eddie Murray drives in both Orioles runs with a homer and a double while five runners stranded in scoring position. Pirates even series at 1-1.
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