Tennis stars win titles at Edmonton and Tel Aviv
Bjorn Borg defeated Jose Luis Clerc 6-2 6-2 7-5 to capture the Edmonton challenge. Roscoe Tanner advanced in Sydney with a 6-4 7-6 win over Chris Johnstone, while Bruce Manson, Tom Gullikson and Peter McNamara posted first round wins. Mel Purcell dominated Per Hjertquist in Tel Aviv, and Bonnie Gadusek upset Virginia Ruzici at the Lynda Carter Classic. Baseball honors went to Bruce Sutter and Rollie Fingers as Sporting News Firemen of the Year.
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Chiefs lose McKnight for year after knee surgery
Kansas City Chiefs running back Ted McKnight, 27, underwent surgery to repair damaged ligaments in his right knee and will be placed on injured reserve for the season. He was hurt October 4 against New England. The Chiefs seek free agent help at running back.
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Playoff schedule and notable team moves across leagues
The edition lists upcoming playoff games in the American and National Leagues with dates and venues for the best of five series. It also notes key personnel changes across MLB basketball football hockey and college athletics, including signings, director appointments, and coaching resignations.
Washington nabs honor as cage coach of year
Marian Washington of Kansas women’s basketball is named the 1981 Kansas Basketball Coaches Assn Women’s College Coach of the Year. The association honors coaches across grade school to college levels and invites officiating candidates to a rules meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Community Building.
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Bills Dominate Dolphins 31-21 in Orchard Park
Buffalo, led by Joe Ferguson's 338 passing yards, defeated Miami 31 to 21. Don Strock was intercepted four times as the Bills built a 31-7 halftime lead, while Buffalo’s defense limited the Dolphins’ passing attack and forced mistakes. Jerry Butler and Roosevelt Leaks contributed key plays as Buffalo improved to 4-2 overall and 4-0 in the division.
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Jessie
Barnett
Texas Takes Over No 1 After 34 14 win over Oklahoma
Texas rises to the AP No 1 with a 34 14 victory over Oklahoma in Dallas. Coach Fred Akers stresses the Arkansas game is bigger as Texas prepares to travel to Fayetteville for a regional conference contest. The poll has Southern California top and Penn State No 2. Oklahoma falls out of the Top Twenty after the defeat. Akers cautions about potential letdowns following the emotional win.
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Raiders in 27 0 loss face coaching and owner blame
Oakland owner Al Davis denounces the collapse as disgraceful after the Raiders are shut out for the third straight game, including a 27-0 defeat to the Kansas City Chiefs. Coach Tom Flores says the team is up against the wall and must change its approach to turn around 1981 form.
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Raiders Suffer Three Straight Shutouts As Offense Struggles
Davis veteran guard Gene Up shawn with Curt Marsh and benched Raymond Chester in favor of Derrick Ramsey as Oakland falls to 2-4, the worst start since 1964. They crossed the 50-yard line only four times and became the first pro team in 38 years to endure three straight blankings. Flores laments the predictable offense and mounting pressure.
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