Packers ride team effort to win over Cowboys
Jim Temp credits a total team effort for Green Bay victory over Dallas, praising coaches for preparation and players for execution. He notes strong defensive work by Roche and McCoy, effective pass blocking adjustments, and strategic use of Payne and McGeorge. The writer urges caution about the upcoming game while highlighting momentum and potential turnovers.
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Reds win dramatic seventh clinches series bid
Joe Morgan delivered the game winning hit with two outs in the ninth as the Reds beat the Red Sox 4-3 at Fenway Park to force the World Series matchup. Sparky Anderson earned vindication after past playoff disappointments as Cincinnati sealed a tense seventh game comeback.
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WFL folds as attendance and debts doom league
The World Football League declares collapse after fans stay away and teams default on payrolls. Hawaii investor Hemmeter cites weak crowds and $40 million required for recovery, while NFL free agents emerge from WFL casualties. The move signals a contraction in pro sports expansion trends.
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Morgan A Hero On Great Pitch
Cincinnati second baseman Joe Morgan delivered a ninth inning single to beat Boston 4-3, securing the Reds their first World Series title in 35 years. Johnny Bench called the win the ultimate thrill of his career as the Red Sox reflected on a hard fought series.
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