Penn State Faces Miami in Orange Bowl Showdown
No. 1 Penn State travels to Miami to meet the Hurricanes in the Orange Bowl as Coach Joe Paterno warns of a tough test. Star tailback Curt Warner is expected to return after a leg pull limited his previous game. Miami coach Howard Schnellenberger calls Penn State the best team in the country as the stage is set for a pivotal national showdown.
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Dodgers and Yankees World Series draws high TV ratings
About 130 million viewers watched part of the 1981 World Series on ABC. Game 6, where the Dodgers won four games to two, drew the season high with a 37.2 Nielsen rating and 54 percent share. The series overall earned a 30.0 rating and 49 percent share, per ABC Research.
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A L stars reveal 1981 All Star picks led by A's trio
Oakland players Steve McCatty Rickey Henderson and Tony Armas head UPI 1981 AL All Star selections. Jack Morris joins McCatty as a starter. Yankees fail to place Guidry or Gossage on first team while Cecil Cooper Rollie Fingers Rick Burleson Carlton Fisk Carney Lansford and Dave Winfield also honored.
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Dodgers Welcome World Champions With City Parade
Thousands of fans filled downtown Los Angeles to greet the Dodgers home after their World Series win. Players and coaches rode floats, signed autographs, and soaked in the cheers as 100000 to over 250000 spectators waved blue towels and banners. Tom Lasorda praised the team for never knowing defeat while Mayor Bradley led the rally at City Hall.
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Hearns to Face Geraldo in Comeback Card Matchup
Los Angeles reports Tommy Hearns, former welterweight champion, signs to fight Marcus Geraldo in a 10round junior middleweight bout on December 11 on a card featuring Muhammad Ali. Hearns seeks redemption after losing WBA title to Sugar Ray Leonard.
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Illini land 6-9 Herscher star Scott Meents
Scott Meents a 6 9 Herscher High School senior announced Friday he will play basketball next year for the University of Illinois.
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Gas Explosion At Indianapolis Ice Show Kills 67
In 1963 a gas explosion at an Indianapolis ice show killed 67 people and injured many more. The disaster stunned the city and led to changes in safety standards for public indoor events.
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Unser Wins Pole at Phoenix 150
Bobby Unser secured the pole for the Miller High Life 150 at Phoenix International Raceway with an average speed of 148.693 mph. The track outcome sets the starting lineup for Friday’s race in Phoenix.
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