Oberg leads ISU past Tulane in night victory
Iowa State quarterback Bret Oberg shone in a 30 13 win over Tulane at Jack Trice Field, completing 8 of 15 passes for 130 yards with no turnovers. Coach Jim Walden praised leadership while ISU, 2 0, hosts Baylor next as 41 780 fans celebrated a strong season open.
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Wilander Wins US Open To Claim No 1 Ranking
Mats Wilander, at 24, defeats Ivan Lendl in a five set final to dethrone the three year champion and become world No 1. The win caps his three Grand Slam titles in 1988 and marks the longest Open era final at four hours forty nine minutes.
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Yanks pull off 18 inning win to sweep Tigers
New York defeats Detroit 5-4 in 18 innings as Claudell Washington hits a two run homer in the 18th. The win boosts the Yankees to second in the AL East, one percentage point ahead of Detroit, in a six hour marathon game. Rickey Henderson opened the 18th with a walk before Washington’s ninth homer. Steve Shields earned the win.
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Diversity of foes should help Hawks down the road
Hawkeyes improved to 1-1 after a 45-10 win over Kansas State in Manhattan. Hayden Fry notes Hawaii and Kansas State diversities help Iowa prepare for Big Ten play. Colorado and Iowa State games loom as tests ahead of Michigan State kickoff.
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Redskins edge Steelers 30 29 after late field goal
Washington survives self inflicted errors to rally past Pittsburgh 30 29. Chip Lohmiller kicked a 19 yard field goal with 12 seconds left after two Washington turnovers and penalties gave the Steelers a late lead.
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Bears defeat Colts as Dickerson falls short of 100
Indianapolis tailback Eric Dickerson earned 95 rushing yards and a TD, but a fourth quarter fumble spoiled a potential comeback in Chicago. The Bears, ranked No. 1 in defense, held the Colts to 173 yards and stifled third downs, extending their 26 game streak of limiting 100 yard rushers.
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ISU Opens With Narrow Victory Over Tulane
Iowa State coach Jim Walden calls the 30 13 win over Tulane a step in the right direction though not a great performance. He notes the defense limited Tulane and credits the effort as a solid start before a tough stretch includes Baylor Iowa and Oklahoma.
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