USC still tops Hogs seventh in national poll
USC remains in the lead for the national championship chase, with coach John Robinson saying the key is to stay undefeated and focus on the next game. Alabama, Notre Dame, California, UCLA and more face the Trojans as Oklahoma drops to second and Michigan sits third in the AP poll.
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Ken Rappoport
Southern Cal
John Robinson
Robinson
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California
UCLA
Ohio State
Texas
Colorado
Arkansas
Nebraska
Penn State
Texas A&m
Brigham Young
Pitt
Kentucky
Texas Tech
Louisiana State
Wisconsin
Florida
Pine Bluff Zebras rise to No 1 in AP high school poll
Pine Bluff Zebras move from No 3 to the top spot after defeating No 1 Parkview 18-15 to improve to 4-0. Little Rock Hall remains No 2, Parkview drops to No 3, Benton rises to No 4, with Conway, Hot Springs, Rogers, Jacksonville, Prescott and El Dorado rounding out the top 10.
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Pine Bluff
Little Rock Parkview
Patriots
Associated Press
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Little Rock Hall
Benton
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Hol. Springs
Rogers
Jacksonville
Prescott
el Dorado
Harold Miley
Hall
Weel Helena
Little Rock Catholic
Morriston
Hell Springs
Little Rock Central
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Texarkana
Hot Springs
Camden Fairview
North Little Rock
Ole Main
Southside
Forrest City
Little Rock McClellan
Morrilton
Hamilton
Lakeside
Pocahontas
Batesville
McCrory
Pulaski Robinson
Barton
Mena I
Booneville
Harding Academy
Mountainburg
Dierks
Glenwood
Gould
Yankees face Royals in playoffs with only 21 usable players
The New York Yankees enter AL playoffs against Kansas City with a 21 man roster after removing unused pitchers Ken Holtzman Catfish Hunter and Ken Clay. Mickey Klutts and two veteran infielders are eligible by quirk while Carlos May’s sale earlier in September reduced depth. Royals manager Whitey Herzog relishes the situation after a tense stopover in New York.
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NEW York
Toronto
Hunter
Yankees
Clay
Yankee
Mickey Klutts
Syracuse
Kiutts
Graig Nettles
Fred Stanley
Bucky Dent
Healy
Carlos May
California
Lee MacPhail
MacPhail
George Steinbrenner
Gabe Paul
Royals
Whitey Hertog
Yankee Stadium
Carlton will face John as NL title fight begins
The Philadelphia Phillies will start with Steve Carlton and the Los Angeles Dodgers with Tommy John in the NL playoff opener. Maddox’s left kneecap injury may sideline him, forcing McBride into center field and prompting lineup reshuffles as Philadelphia fights to defend its pennant against Los Angeles.
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John
Ralph Bernstein
LOS Angeles
Philadelphia Phillies
Steve Carlton
Los Angeles Dodgers
Tommy John
Phillies
Garry Maddox
Philip Marone
Maddox
Dodgers
Philadelphia
Danny Ozark
McBride
Jerry Martin
Jay Johnstone
Martin
Johnstone
Best and worst in major leagues 1977
AP Special Correspondent Will Grimsley surveys 1977 baseball awards and moments. He names MVPs Greg Luzinski and Reggie Jackson, Managers Tom Lasorda and Kurt Weaver, Cy Young winners John Candelaria and Jim Palmer, plus notable calls on Bobby Grich, Earl Weaver, Billy Martin, Don Zimmer and the Yankees’ free agent impact.
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Will Grimsley
Oscar Ume
Greg Luzinski
Phillies
Reggie Jackson
Yankees
Tom Lasorda
Dodgers
Kurt Weaver
Orioles
John Candelaria
Pirates
Jim Palmer
Teagues
Rod Carew
Twins
Billy Martin
Cincinnati Reds
Catfish Hunter
New York Mets
Tom Seaver
Dave Kingman
California Angels
San Diego Padres
Texas
Atlanta
Cleveland
Milwaukee
Don Gullett
Earl Weaver
Bobby Grich
Wayne Garland
Don Zimmer
Raiders Rally Past Chiefs in Monday Night Thriller
Oakland overcame a 14 point second quarter deficit to beat Kansas City 37 to 28 on national TV. John Madden praised his champions as he watched Mike Livingston throw two early TD passes for the Chiefs, while Fred Biletnikoff and Errol Mann fueled the Raiders with key scores. Tony Reed scampered for 102 yards as Oakland dominated the second half with a 69 yard march and multiple tight plays to seal the win.
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John Madden
Oakland Raiders
Oakland
Mike Livingston
Madden
Raiders
Chiefs
Fred Biletnikoff
Gary Green
Errol Mann
Livingston
Walter White
White
Henry Marshall
Mann
Tony Reed
Morgan named International League Manager of the Year
In Rochester Joe Morgan of the Pawtucket Red Sox won the International League Manager of the Year in a vote by league writers and broadcasters. The Red Sox claimed the pennant, unlike their Boston AL parent club. He led Pawtucket to the league’s top standing and honors.
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Rochester
N.Y
Joe Morgan
Pawtucket Red Sox
Red Sox
Boston
Solunar Tables From Knight Plan Daily Outdoors
Solunar Periods printed from Richard Alden Knight’s Solunar Tables guide readers to schedule fishing or hunting during peak times each day. The advice urges planning days to fish in good territory or hunt in good cover to maximize sport potential.
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Richard Alden Knight
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