Notre Dame Rated No 1 In Preseason College Football Poll
Notre Dame secured the preseason No 1 spot in the UPI poll with 705 of 750 points and 30 first place votes. Nebraska claimed No 2, Auburn No 3, Southern Cal No 4, and Miami No 5, while criticisms focused on Notre Dame’s injuries and suspensions ahead of the season.
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McMahon Leaves Bears Amid Public Feud with Ditka
Chicago star Jim McMahon announced his exit from the Bears after a long-running clash with coach Mike Ditka. He accused Ditka of mishandling his start chances and claimed the feud worsened after 1985. McMahon said he expected to be traded to the San Diego Chargers for a 1990 draft pick and criticized team management and endorsement pressures.
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McMahon to Watch Tonight as Chargers Face Bears
LA JOLLA Calif UPI Jim McMahon will not play in Chicago as his San Diego Chargers face the Bears in an exhibition. He will start in upcoming games once familiar with the offense while Mark Malone was waived to clear room. David Archer Billy Joe Tolliver start for SD with Vlasic sidelined due to knee surgery. Trade talks with Chicago previously, with Ditka involved in Friday deal.
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Cubs fall to Astros on Davis walkoff bases loaded
Houston roared back from 5-0 down to beat Chicago 6-5 as Glenn Davis hit a 29th homer, doubled in the tying run, and scored the winner on a bases loaded walk to Rafael Ramirez in the ninth. Cubs rookie Jerome Walton extended his hitting streak to 28 games.
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Wetlands saved in Cache River proposal gains backing
The Nature Conservancy Ducks Unlimited Illinois Department of Conservation and U S Fish and Wildlife Service unite to protect the Cache River Wetlands in southern Illinois. The project aims to preserve a habitat for ducks geese wading herons eagles river otters and bobcats while saving 36 rare species and 1 000 year old cypress trees, amid concerns duck populations may fall without action within five years. The effort follows Conservancy land protection work across Illinois with 17 000 members safeguarding over 22 000 acres at 104 sites. A separate note: the Pheasants Forever Banquet rerouted to Oct 28 at the Dixon VFW due to printing delays.
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Realty World clinches title in tense softball final
Realty World emerged as champions after a late surge, defeating Preston Schilling 7-6 in the deciding game at Reynolds Field. The team had earlier overcome Clifton Gunderson 12-11 in eight innings and battled through a dramatic winners bracket run, with key hits from Kristin Lemme Kris Millershone and Sherri Dixon. Preston fought back in both games, cutting deficits with timely hits, but Realty World held firm to seal the championship.
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