Red Sox know angles at Friendly Fenway
UPI reports Boston owner Tom Yawkey and players discuss Fenway Park’s distinctive walls and corners. Denny Doyle notes ghosts of left field as Reds prep for Gullett Tiant opener. Gullett says he focuses on hitters, not park, while Tiant and Lee stress park knowledge for lefthanders.
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Reds Preview Green Monster at Fenway in World Series
Cincinnati Reds study Fenway Park left field wall known as the Green Monster as they prepare for the World Series opener against the Boston Red Sox. veterans Ted Kluszewski and George Foster offer hitting and fielding cautions while pitched Rick Gullett says he will throw his usual game.
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Switzer Concedes Oklahoma Not Like 1974 Champs
Oklahoma coach Barry Switzer admits his Sooners are not the 1974 version as they face No. 5 Texas in the Cotton Bowl. He notes Texas improved, praises Earl Campbell and Texas offense, and highlights stopping Campbell as key. Oklahoma seeks rebound after close wins and holds a 4-2-2 series deficit, with four straight meetings won by OU.
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Viqueens Open Stromsburg Invitational Volleyball
Viqueens seek a title at Stromsburg and open the Stromsburg Invitational Monday facing Genoa at 6 30 p m Other Monday games include Shelby Polk Silver Creek Osceola Bradshaw Stromsburg and the eight team field carries a 29 18 record Semi finals start Tuesday at 4 30 with an 8 30 slated game Madison Lakeview and Cindy Plettner lead scoring while other players post spikes serves and rebounds for the Lakeview squad and junior varsity gains new wins as freshmen rise.
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Prof Arrested as Grid Spy at NC State Track
NC State professor Bob Ramsay was arrested for delaying and obstructing a public officer after attempting to jog around the football spring practice area. Athletic officials feared spying for Maryland as coach Lew Holtz witnessed the incident and Ramsay faces trial November 10.
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Grid Scores Rally to Close Week in Omaha
United Press International reports high school football results from Omaha. Westside edged Creighton Prep 7 to 6 while Bergan blanked Fremont 1. Burke rolled over Central 28 to 14 in late-season play.
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Tony Davis Ready to Play Saturday for Nebraska
Lincoln Nebraska Tony Davis a Nebraska fullback practiced Thursday and was ruled ready for the Big Eight clash with Kansas Coach Tom Osborne said Davis ran well in practice despite a hip injury The Huskers listed three changes to the 60 man roster with Chuck Malito out for knee strain Ron Nitze to replace him Dan Miller out with flu Lawrence Cooley to fill in Thornton uncertain until Friday for dressing The team concentrated on kicking game as Osborne noted Kansas kickoff returns and punt blocks Steve Lindquist and Dodie Donnell key on Nebraska specialists Kansas travels to Lincoln after a Friday night bus ride
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Nicklaus Defeats Weiskopf In All Star Match Final
In Dublin Ohio Nicklaus edged Weiskopf 2 and 1 to win the International All Star matches at Muirfield Visage Golf Club earning $25 000. Weiskopf earned $15 000 as runner up with Heard Stanton and others also placing with prize money. The players discussed potential future match play formats and TV viability while praising the format as exciting for spectators.
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Columbus High Discoverettes Rally To Upset Beatrice
Columbus High Discoverettes stunned Beatrice 15 13 15 in a volleyball upset as Lynnette Cattan Kris Peitsch led scoring. Lin Jelgi served 9 for 9 while Cherrie Nelson 5 for 6 and Donna Steiner 9 for 10 starred. Beatrice reserves fell 11 for 11 by Diane Martenson. Columbus 3 is No. 4 seed in the Apollo Conference playoffs, opening Saturday at Millard at 10 a.m. in Ralston. South Sioux City is No. 1 seed with Beatrice No. 2.
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Kansas coach swaps punters for Nebraska game
Lawrence Kansas UPI reports coach Bud Moore will again use freshman John O'Rear as punter for the Lincoln contest replacing Bob Swift. Injured Dick McAuliffe and Dennis Balogna miss the trip, reducing Kansas’ depth for the game.
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NWU Runners Edge Doane In Close Cross Country Meet
Nebraska Wesleyan edged Doane College 27 to 28 in a dual cross country meet on Thursday as the top three runners finished in a tight photofinish.
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