Patriots Upset Rams Shocks NFL Week Split
New England and coach Chuck Fairbanks pulled off a stunning upset over the Los Angeles Rams as Jim Plunkett threw two TD passes and the defense forced three fumbles two interceptions and a blocked field goal. The Rams entered as 13 point favorites but faltered in a game highlighted by the Pats stack defense and pivotal plays.
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Stargell Confirms Scoreboard Watching In Baseball
Willie Stargell says players on contending teams do look at the scoreboard to gauge rivals. The Pirates host the Cubs in a three game series while the Cardinals start a final three against the Expos as NL East races tighten after Sunday games.
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Cardinals face road test as pennant race heats up
The Cardinals travel seeking a win against a third place contender while Expos ride a six game winning streak. Lou Brock and Bake McBride received a threatening letter ten days earlier, a development Brock says will unsettle the clubhouse but must be disclosed.
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Dodgers aim to clinch NL West as series opens
Dave Lopes says the Dodgers will win, facing the Astros after a 5-2 win over the Padres. The Reds, who beat the Giants 7-3, cling to hope to catch the Dodgers as Cincinnati begins a two game set with Atlanta. Andy Messersmith earned win No. 20 for the Dodgers.
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Yankees and Orioles duel for AL East lead in late stretch
The New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles push toward the pennant with tight races in the AL East. New York won 10–0 over Cleveland as Baltimore surged 10 of 11, including a 4–3 win over Milwaukee, keeping the division fight to a half game with three days left. Boog Powell drew a bases loaded walk for the decisive ninth inning run.
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Gil wins in 12.4 mile Southern Pacific AAU race
Ray Gil of Lompoc won the 50 and over division at Griffith Park Los Angeles finishing 32nd overall in 77:14. He overtook rivals on a long hill and defeated all but four runners in the 40 to 50 division among 170 entrants.
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Rangers slugger Howell slips to .297 after weekend
Roy Howell, former Lompoc slugger, went 2-for-5 and 0-for-4 over the weekend. He is now 11-for-37 in 10 games with the Texas Rangers, his batting average dipping slightly to .297.
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Redskins Broncos Clash Caps Hectic NFL Weekend Upsets
Washington Redskins face the Denver Broncos in a national telecast to cap a weekend of upsets by former underdogs. George Allen and John Ralston urge focus as the result shapes late season prospects.
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Braves crush San Marcos in non league clash
Lompoc Braves powered by a balanced run game beat San Marcos Royals 26-14 to move to 2-0. Polly and Van Allen sparked scoring while Cabrillo fell 21-7 to Dos Pueblos, signaling a tough week for the Cabrillo Congs.
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Freshmen football open with losses for Cabrillo and Lompoc
Cabrillo freshmen fell 20-2 to Dos Pueblos while Lompoc lost 18-6 to Santa Maria. Tom Heter scored Lompoc’s only touchdown on a pass from Art Beltran. Debut freshman games for both Valley schools.
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