Bird Pitcher Jim Palmer Sees Rain Delay Help Orioles Edge Pirates
Baltimore pitcher Jim Palmer says rain postponements gave the Orioles a strategic edge over Pittsburgh in the World Series. Aaron McNally won the opener on a three hitter as Palmer and Cuellar worked in relief, with Dobson moved to the bullpen and others adjusting plans after the schedule shift.
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Orioles rotation shuffle after rainout in World Series
Weaver will rest Dave McNally who won Saturday's game with a three hitter. Dobson moves into the Baltimore rotation for game 4, while Murtaugh stands with the original plan despite the rainout. Steve Blass slated for game 3 in Pittsburgh as the weather forecast predicts sun and no rain.
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Series Starters for Today's Baseball Game
Pittsburgh lineup features Hebner at second and Sanguilien at first with Johnson at shortstop. Baltimore sends Buford in left field and Rettenmund in right with Powell facing pitchers and a lineup including Hendricks Robinson Belanger and Palmer.
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Smith Clinches Davis Cup for United States in Rain-Soaked Final
Army Private Saim Smith defeated Romania in a pivotal fourth singles match to seal the United States victory in the Davis Cup, extending the U S lead to 3 4 in the best of five series. Froehling and Nastase later contested the final, while a helicopter dried the rain-soaked Julian J Clark Stadium court.
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Texas-Oklahoma clash leaves coaches puzzled by strategy
The Texas defense impressed while Texas coach Carrell Royal praised Oklahoma as his strongest foe since his arrival. Injuries hit Texas with Wiginton, Burrish, and Ga sprains, and Royal replaced Phillips after five weeks. Arkansas used the Wishbone to surprise Baylor, while Broyles admitted Paylor’s play and the Wishbone startled him. Other games feature TCU, SMU, and Boston College with Texas Tech and Houston scheduling ahead.
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Carlen Praises Tech Defense After Aggies Win
Jim Carlen lauds Texas Tech defense especially the secondary led by Richard Bell Dale Evans and Bob Brown as Texas Tech beats Texas A&M. He notes improved overall play including running by James Mosley Doug McCutchen and Miles Langehening and comments on Boston College momentum and prior injuries impacting the Aggies.
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Colts Dominate Bills 49-0 in NFL Week Clash
Baltimore’s defense smothered Buffalo as the Colts rolled to a 49-0 victory behind a stifling rush and pressure. Key plays included interceptions, a safety, and multiple touchdown drives as Buffalo failed to mount any offense.
Washington 40 Curt Knight Boots Redskins Past Oilers
Curt Knight kicked five field goals and the Redskins beat the Oilers 22 to 13 to stay undefeated. Washington's defense, nicknamed the Over-The-Hill Gang, forced turnovers and produced a defensive TD by Ron McDole as 53 041 fans braved rain for the franchise's largest home crowd.
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Lions edge Packers behind Landry in 81-28 shootout
Detroit quarterback Greg Landry threw four touchdowns and 302 yards on 18 of 24 passes, as the Lions beat Green Bay 81-28. Walton and Owens each caught multiple passes, amid disputed calls and a tight second quarter marked by instant replay questions.
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Nix Returns to Start Bears Crush Saints 35 14
Kent Nix, back in a first NFL start since 1968, threw two touchdown passes and set up others as the Chicago Bears overwhelmed the New Orleans Saints 35 14. Gale Sayers sparked the attack with strong runs and receptions, lifting Chicago to a share of first in the Central Division.
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Dolphins Rout Bengals Behind Griese After Cincinnati Errors
Miami capitalized on three Bengals mistakes to build a 17 3 lead, as Bob Griese sliced the Cincinnati defense with two touchdown passes and a field goal. Ken Anderson, in his NFL debut, found Bob Trumpy for a late score, but Cincinnati lost a third straight to slip to 1 3 while Miami moved to 2 1 4.
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Cardinals Hand Falcons 26-9 in NFL Tilt
In Atlanta the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Atlanta Falcons 26 to 9 behind two turnovers setup drives and four field goals by Jim Bakken. A fumble recovery by Chuck Walker and a Berry interception by Roger Wehrli helped set up MacArthur Lane’s one yard TD and Roy Shivers’ second quarter score.
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Plunkett Leads Patriots Past Wet Field Touchdown Drive
Plunkett started at his 25 and connected with Sellers for 49 yards to the New York 26. He then hit Vataha for 11 yards to the 15, and Vataha made a shoestring catch at the goal as the Patriots went ahead 7 0 amid 61 357 soaked crowd.
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