Phils Hot Summer Brings Bacon Home
The Phillies rise to a second straight NL East title under Danny Ozark after a rough start and midseason rebuild. Key moves include Bake McBride’s arrival, Rich Hebner’s return, and Tug McGraw joining the bullpen. Carlton, Schmidt, Luzinski fuel late surge as team overhauls in June and July set up a July sweep and August lead. The drive culminates in a strong home record and a decisive push past Chicago and Cincinnati into first place.
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Averett Falls To Lynchburg In First Field Hockey Match
Lynchburg Hornets beat Averett 2-1 as Nela Rodger and Linda Vaughan scored early. Laura Rose equalized for Averett before Cheryl Richter's 3:08 remaining winner. Averett coach Joyce Weiblen praised her team’s courage despite illness.
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Danville Star Buddy Curry Leads UNC Defense
Sophomore Buddy Curry from Danville has become a key defensive signal-caller for the University of North Carolina, starting games as a freshman and directing Carolina’s defense in a 31 14 win over Richmond. He credits teammates and front-line stops for the unit’s early stinginess, and values Chapel Hill as the right balance of distance and closeness to home.
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Switzer Accepts Top Ranking Yet Sees polls as premature
Norman Oklahoma AP The Oklahoma Sooners regain No 1 but coach Barry Switzer cautions poll positions are premature and not meaningful early. He notes polls bounce around like a pitchout while Oklahoma fights to stay atop after near loss to Michigan and comeback win over Utah and a late field goal to beat USC. Dean Blevins drives late drives as Elvis Peacock scores and von Schumann boots game winner. Switzer says positive outlook despite top ranking challenges.
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Cundiff Stars for Cougars in Defeat by Longwood
In Farmville Averett College fell 1-1 to Longwood in tennis with Billie Cundiff earning the day’s top play by defeating Margie Quakes 6 2 6 2 6 2 in the No 1 singles. Longwood swept other singles and doubles, with several players winning and the Cougars’ No 1 doubles losing in three sets. Averett’s next fall match is at UNC Greensboro, and coach Rhonda Fleming aims for a stronger spring roster.
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Storen Blasts Turner After Hawks Boss Is Fired
Atlanta AP Storen, 42, says Ted Turner sold him on running the Hawks but never granted authority after being fired Tuesday. Turner cites disagreements as the reason while naming Hubie Brown director of player personnel and Mike Gearon to help the team.
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Moorman Run Lifts Hughes-Dalton Past Goodyear Chips
Percy Moorman rushed 45 yards for the game’s only TD as Hughes-Dalton Lions beat Goodyear Blue Chips 74 in Langston Field comeback. Lions’ defense dominated, holding Chips to 52 yards total offense while Moorman led with 63 rushing yards and a standout performance from several teammates.
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