Seven Is Bosox Magic Number For October
Boston prepares for the AL pennant showdown with the Oakland A’s in a best of five series. Carl Yastrzemski moves back to left field as Cecil Cooper takes first base with Juan Beniquez leading off as designated hitter. Tiant vs Holtzman anchors the opener as the Red Sox chase a World Series bid.
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Reds face Pirates in pivotal NL playoff opener at Cincinnati
Reds star Joe Morgan praised Pittsburgh's hitting depth as the two clubs prepare for a classic best of five series. Morgan noted the Pirates can strike quickly and Cincinnati's speed could swing games, with the Reds boasting 168 steals this season. The opener features Don Gullett and Jerry Reuss on the mound, with shadows at Riverfront Stadium complicating late-afternoon play.
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Raiders Nip Reidsville in JV Football Thriller
Dwayne Harp plunged for a one yard score in the second quarter giving High Point Andrews an 8-0 win over Reidsville. Harp added a two point conversion on a Palmer pass after a bobbled snap. Andrews improves to 2-2 on the season.
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Central JV tops Burlington Cummings 34 to 7
Central High junior varsity beat Burlington Cummings 34-7 in a Thursday game. Andre Marks scored three touchdowns before an injury in the third quarter. Jake Hegler returned a 65 yard interception for a score and Mike Horne caught a touchdown pass from Greg Goode. Ricky Primus had two interceptions and David Scheer blocked a punt. Central JV travels to Dudley next Thursday.
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Frazier Emerges as Potential Mets Internal Manager
Joe Frazier, longtime Mets minor league leader since 1968, is expected to be promoted to the New York Mets managerial post from within the system. The Liberty, North Carolina native has built a 696-544 managerial record with Tidewater and other affiliates, and his candidacy grows amid internal promotion policy and mixed signals from GM Joe McDonald and veteran players.
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VMI Furman clash looms in Southern Conference race
Virginia Military Institute and Furman, each 1-2 overall, meet in Greenville as both chase the league title. VMI seeks to defend the championship after routing Davidson 55-0, while Furman aims to rebound from a 27-21 loss to Richmond, with Citadel and East Carolina also in the race points.
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Ward criticizes USAC open cockpit stock car rules
Ward condemns USAC sanctioned Indy type racing calling it dangerous and old fashioned. He questions turbo engines and open cockpit restrictions, cites personal mechanical troubles, and notes his trio own and service their cars with Howard Welch as organizer. He recalls years away from Southern stock car circuit and past Daytona and Atlanta runs.
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Giants Upset Target in Predicting Week
AP Sports writer HAL BOCK recaps Week’s Upset Special picks led by the New York Giants over St. Louis, citing their history against the Cardinals and current form. Also forecasts: Buffalo over Denver and other NFL game outcomes. includes college field hockey and volleyball notes from High Point College and nearby teams.
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Basketball Church League Scores Report
Ist Methodist A defeated Ward Street Methodist 15 2 15 2. Ist Methodist B won by forfeit against Etderywood Baptist. Rankin Memorial beat Southside Baptist 15 10 15 12. Weasley Memorial beat Oakview Baptist 15 8 15 12. Ist Presbyterian defeated Tabernacle 15 1 15 13.
Iowa Faces Top Ten Schedule With Trojans This Week
Iowa prepares for No. 3 Southern Cal after a 10 Penn State defeat, part of a tough stretch that pits the Hawkeyes against Penn State and Southern Cal on consecutive weekends. Next week, more impact games loom as the Big Ten squad eyes rebound.
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Tiger Girls Take 2 Wins
Tiger Girls win volleyball over Andrews 15-5 15-12 15-6 and tennis 7-2 against Western Guilford. Linda McClellan Kris Cox Ann Price shine as Betsy Kautz notes eighth straight win. Andrews suffers fifth District Seven loss. coach Brenda Thomas praises Lillie Pratt. Andrews tennis falls 9-0 to Williams and faces Cummings.
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Littler Enjoying Season Amid Strong Kaiser Open Start
Gene Littler, 45, says he is having the best year of his two-decade career as he tied for the lead with a seven under par 65 in the Kaiser International Open. Littler, who has won three titles and $173,608 this season, joins Chuck Courtney atop the leaderboard, with Bobby Wadkins close after a 66 and defending champion Johnny Miller among early 68s.
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