Nettles dazzling glove powers Yankees to win over Dodgers
Graig Nettles produced four stellar plays at third base to thwart the Dodgers as the Yankees beat Los Angeles 5-1 in game three of the 1978 World Series. Guidry benefited from Nettles' defense, and Thurman Munson and Reggie Jackson delivered RBI singles to break a tight game.
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Marion Indians stretch unbeaten streak with 48 14 win over Vinton
Marion, ranked No. 1 in Class 3A, dominated Vinton 48-14 to extend their win streak to 11. The Indians built a 20-14 first-quarter lead, then shut down the Vikings with a stingy defense in the final three periods, piling up 417 total yards to Vinton’s 214.
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Bertolaccini Sets the Pace at Dallas Civitan Open
Argentina native Silvia Bertolaccini, now based in Dallas, shot a 72 on a windy par 72 course to lead the first round of the $75,000 Dallas Civitan Open in Roanoke Texas. She sits one stroke ahead of five players tied at 73, including Lynn Adams Sandra Spuzich Joyce Kazmierski Mary Dwyer and Sandra Palmer in Fort Worth.
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Braves Part Ways With Three Coaches for 1979 Season
Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Cox announced that three coaches will not be rehired for the 1979 NL season. Burgess Ward and Cannizzaro will depart while two replacements come from the Braves farm system and pitching coach Cloyd Boyer will be retained.
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U S Ski Team member Biedermann in serious condition after fall
Ron Biedermann of Stowe Vermont underwent a second operation in Innsbruck Austria and was listed in serious condition following a training fall on the Hintertuxer Glacier. He fractured his upper left thigh and suffered knee injuries with potential seriousness. Bing Crosby died in 1977 while playing golf in Madrid at age 73.
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Hobbs Ceschin lead Wash to 28 0 win over Iowa City High
Washington High School cruised to a 28-0 victory at Kingston Stadium behind Kirk Hobbs and Dan Ceschin. Hobbs had 131 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns, while Ceschin threw for 96 yards and ran for a TD as the Warriors improved to 4-0 in the Mississippi Valley Conference. Willlie Hodges added 119 rushing yards as Wash dominated offense and defense.
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Cavaliers Top Celtics 115 101 Season Opener
Walt Frazier Campy Russell and Terry Furlow combined for 61 points to spark the Cleveland Cavaliers past Boston 115-101 in the season opener. Boston led 58-54 at halftime as Dave Cowens and Billy Knight provided early offense, but Cleveland outscored the Celtics 30- point in the third as Frazier scored 12 of his 18 in the period to build an 84-78 edge entering the final quarter.
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Football and Sport Schedule Highlights Across Networks
A dense TV sports schedule lists college and pro games and show times across ABC NBC CBS and regional stations. Notable matchups include Pittsburgh versus Notre Dame at 11 30 a.m. and Detroit versus Atlanta at noon with multiple NFL and college segments throughout the day.
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