Dodgers Face Tough Playoff Odds Despite West Clinch
Dodgers win 3-2 over Braves to cut clinching number as Phillies surge in East. Vern Rapp credits Phillies offense and bullpen for challenging Los Angeles while Cardinals were eliminated by Philadelphia 12-6. Greg Luzinski and Jay Johnstone pace a 16-hit Phillies attack.
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Spartans Rally Edges Randleman 14 7 In Rain
Central Davidson Spartans overcome a 7-0 deficit with two fourth quarter touchdowns to upset Randleman Tigers 14-7 in a soggy Friday night game. Edgar Pickett key plays plus a two point conversion swing momentum as Central earns its second straight close win.
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Major college football weekly rankings and Saturday slate
Florida plays Rice while Michigan hosts Duke as No. 1. Notre Dame meets Mississippi and Alabama visits Nebraska. Oklahoma welcomes Utah. Texas A&M faces Virginia Tech. Houston at Penn State. Other top teams include Ohio State, UCLA, Pitt, Georgia, Texas, and Maryland. Central beats Randleman 16 yards for a touchdown. Central 2-0 in CCC. Randleman 1-1.
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Local Prep Scores Roundup Across North Carolina
A summary of high school football results from Canton Pisgah to Roanoke with multiple ties and notable margins. Key score pairs include Clinton over Dunn 33 14 and Laney 46 over West Brunswick 6 with several 1 score differentials and shutouts.
Ryder Cup Four Ball Results From Royal Lytham
Friday's Ryder Cup action at Royal Lytham saw Ed Sneed and Lanny Wadkins defeat Neil Coles and Peter Dawson 5 and 3. Dave Hill and Dave Stockton beat Tony Jacklin and Eammann 5 and 3. Hale Irwin and Graham toppled Mark James and Ken Brown. In Britain Ireland, Peter Oestertwis and Nick Faido beat Jack Nicklaus and Rey Floyd 2 and ?
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Vikings and Cowboys Meet in Feature NFL Opener
The Minnesota Vikings face the Dallas Cowboys in a marquee Week One game in Bloomington. Fran Tarkenton returns for Minnesota while Dallas eyes continued success since their 1960 expansion start. Tony Dorsett not starting for the Cowboys as other openers unfold across the league.
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ACC Action and NFL Opener Highlight Weekend Schedule
Tar Heels seek to rebound after an opening loss to Kentucky as they travel to Syracuse while Wake Forest hosts Vanderbilt and other ACC games unfold. NFL notes include the Raiders defending their title with a full starting unit, Tampa Bay chasing its first regular season win, and Jaws debuting for Philadelphia alongside Namath with the Rams against Atlanta.
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Baseball and Football Transactions Across Major Leagues
Multiple teams announced player trades signings and roster moves. The California Angels claimed Carlos May from the Yankees for a $2 waiver price. Detroit claimed Bob Molinaro. Milwaukee reactivated Tim Johnson. Dodgers traded Reggie Smith. Expos signed players. Cowboys added Jim Cooper and placed John Eldson on injured reserve. Rams signed a player. Jets acquired Paton. Seahawks added Packer.
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