World of sport remains simple amid political turmoil
In-depth sports column notes the Oakland A's mutiny and management turmoil under Charlie Finley, with Dick Williams resigning and trade talks heating in Pittsburgh. It covers Cincinnati Bengals revival led by Paul Brown, Terry Hanratty’s Steelers surge, and AFC West tight race as Denver and Kansas City battle for dominance. Wilt Chamberlain foul pace and Buffalo Braves standout DiGregorio, McAdoo shine in NBA as league leaders.
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Charlie Finley
Dick Williams
Cincinnati
Paul Brown
Bengal
Steelers
Kansas City
Bengals
Cleveland
Pittsburgh
Isaac Curtis
Oakland
Denver
Raiders
Chiefs
Kuhn Sees Expansion Japan and Elsewhere in MLB Plans
In October 1984 analyst Bowei Kuhn discussed broader MLB growth including Pacific League integration with American West Coast teams and potential Japanese teams in the majors. He cited travel times, Taiwan and Mainland China notes, and named Toronto Seattle New Orleans and Mexico City as possible future sites for expansion while praising Japan’s strong baseball program.
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Peking Reds
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Bowie Kuhn
Kuhn
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Tokyo
Osaka
Taiwan
Manila
Peking
China
Orient
Toronto
Seattle
New Orleans
Mexico City
Exciting Final Minute Ends 23 23 Tie Denver Oakland
Denver and Oakland battled to a 23 23 tie after Jim Turner booted a 35 yard field goal with three seconds left. George Blanda answered 49 yards 33 seconds earlier. Stabler passed for 319 yards and Biletnikoff had 116 receiving yards as Denver forced three Oakland fumbles into scores.
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Clymer Pirates
Forestville
Brian McCray
Boozel
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Lynn TeCulver
Chris Penna
Dave Cole
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Clymer
Sherman
Jesse Hamilton
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John Ralston
Jim Turner
Broncos
Oakland
Ralston
Turner
George Blanda
George
Raider
John Madden
Stabler
Biletnikoff
Siani
Cronin Poised to Hand AL Presidency to MacPhail
CHICAGO AP Joe Cronin expected to step down as American League president at a owners meeting with Lee MacPhail set to assume duties. Cronin 67 plans to remain as chairman while MacPhail gradually takes over. MacPhail, former Orioles GM, currently holds a Yankees role and is linked to the Cincinnati era of Night baseball. Cronin's tenure saw expansion to 12 teams, two divisions, and the designated hitter rule.
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Joe Cronin
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New York Yankees
Will Harridge
The
Understan
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Cincinnati Reds
Brooklyn Dodgers
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Croning
Hall of Fame
League
Alabama Moves Closer To Top Nebraska Drops From Top 10
The AP college football rankings hold steady for the top nine, with Alabama narrowing the gap on Ohio State. Nebraska re-enters the Top Ten after a 10-9 win over Kansas, while Tennessee falls from 10th to 14th. Oklahoma, Michigan, Penn State, Southern California, Missouri, Notre Dame, LSU, and others round out the Top Twenty.
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Wisconsin
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Miami
Ohio
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Texas
Richmond
Florida
Arizona
California
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Ohi
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Pit
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Utah
Downey Starts at Wingback for Penn Quakers
Corry High School alum John Downey has emerged as a key wingback for the University of Pennsylvania Quakers, coupling blocking prowess with receiving to aid quarterback Marty Vaughn and wide standout Don Clune. Downey, a junior, helped Penn reach a top ten national passing ranking and earned varsity letters in multiple sports and leadership roles at Corry High School.
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Marty Vaughn
Don Clune
Corry
John Downey
Downey
Penn
Harry Gamble
Quakers
John
Vaughn
Corry High School
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