Soggy Dodgers Eye New York World Series Bid
The Los Angeles Dodgers, NL champions, arrive in New York confident after clinching a 4-1 pennant victory over Philadelphia. Dusty Baker and manager Tom Lasorda receive praise for resilience and leadership as Don Sutton prepares to start the series opener against the Yankees.
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Yankees Rally Wins Pennant as Ninth Inning Power Surges
The New York Yankees defeat the Kansas City Royals 5-3 in the decisive fifth game to capture the American League pennant and advance to the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Chris Chambliss, Mickey Rivers, and Graig Nettles figure in a ninth inning surge after an early first inning brawl involving George Brett and Nettles.
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UNLV using two quarterbacks in win over Western Illinois
Tony Knap sticks with a two quarterback plan as Greg Van Ness and Carlton Kelley combine for seven of UNLVs eight touchdowns in a 59 29 victory. Van Ness rushes for two and passes for one while Kelley throws for three and runs for another. Kelley racks up 273 yards passing in two periods and Van Ness adds 74 yards passing.
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Oilers Top Steelers 27 10 as Pastorini connects long TD
Houston Oilsers quarterback Dan Pastorini threw a 51 yard touchdown to Billy Johnson to break a tie and give Houston a 27 to 10 win over Pittsburgh. Houston forced six fourth quarter fumbles and moved into sole possession of the AFC Central lead while Pittsburgh played the final period with rookie Tony Dungy at quarterback after injuries to Terry Bradshaw and Mike Kruczek.
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Yankees Rally Past Royals To Clinch AL Pennant
In a dramatic ninth inning comeback, the New York Yankees beat the Kansas City Royals 5 3 in the final playoff game. Mickey Rivers delivered the tying run, Willie Randolph drove in the go ahead run with a sacrifice fly, and a wild throw by George Brett plated another. Manager Billy Martin benched Reggie Jackson, sparking tension as Jackson protested his omission while Steinbrenner backed the decision. The Yankees advance to meet the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series opening in New York.
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