World Series game postponed by rain in Boston
Rain forced postponement of the sixth World Series game between the Cincinnati Reds and Boston Red Sox in Boston. More showers were forecast, Fenway Park was flooded, and officials warned Sunday’s game might be postponed. If needed, a seventh game would be played Monday with a yet unspecified start time.
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Redskins and Oilers clash amid strong defense and running games
NFL preview highlights Houston Oilers led by Curly Culp in a three man line facing Washington Redskins in Texas. Don Hardeman and Ronnie Coleman power Houston rushing while Len Hauss anchors a solid Redskins center. Multiple games and weather-related notes follow including rain postponements and World Series considerations.
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Pitching plans set as Reds and Red Sox prepare for potential seventh game
Jack Billingham will start for Cincinnati in game two with Bill Lee for Boston. If rain forces a Sunday makeup, Luis Tiant would start game six and Lee would be saved for game seven if needed. Don Gullett could appear in relief but only with four days rest. Anderson would use him as a short reliever if the series extends to Tuesday.
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Petrocelli Hints at Retirement Over Recurring Head Injury
Boston third baseman Rico Petrocelli, amid a strong 1975 World Series showing, says ongoing ear problems from a 1974 beaning may force his retirement. He has suffered dizziness and hearing loss, with doctors assessing possible surgery to wall off the affected ear. He plans a sporting goods business if he leaves baseball, expressing contentment with a career capped by two World Series appearances.
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Boise State Stuns UNLV to End Playoff Hopes
Boise State delivered a 34 to 21 victory over UNLV, a win that nearly seals the Rebels' NCAA playoff fate. The Boise squad, a powerhouse from recent seasons, dominated the contest before the largest Idaho crowd on record, about 20,000 fans.
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Anderson's son questions his dad on Series decision
Sparky Anderson faces second guessing from son Albert after a fourth game decision against the Red Sox. Anderson explains he chose Darrel Chaney to bat for Cesar Geronimo with two outs and a man on first to balance the lineup and protect future pinch-hit options. The Reds lost 5-4 to Tiant, while Boise State routed UNLV 34-7 in a separate game with strong passing from Greg Stern to John Smith.
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United States sweeps Pan Am golds in Mexico City
US swimmers dominate the Pan American Games entering the swimming phase with a strong lead as Cuba struggles to keep pace. Jennifer Chandler, 16, wins the 3 meter springboard diving title amid a hostile Mexican crowd, while Ron Ray clocks 44.45 seconds in the 400 meters. Team totals rise to 14 golds, 7 silvers, 2 bronzes as shooters add to medals and Canada and Cuba trail in the pursuit of overall honors.
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