Bud Harrelson's uniform fate tied to Pete Rose move
Bud Harrelson, retiring at 34, may see his No 14 Phillies uniform worn by Pete Rose next season. Harrelson, nicknamed Twiggy, talks of a Los Angeles option after Mets, a base and family life, and his strong defensive value despite modest hitting. He joined Adams Browning and Bates on Wall Street while keeping a hand in baseball.
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Deas Thursday's Results in NBA Rough Finish
Houston edged Golden State 126 to 123 in a high scoring clash. Other NBA games scheduled feature Kansas City at Boston and Atlanta at New Jersey with multiple post game matchups listed for today.
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Longest Season Closes With NFC Playoff Hope
United Press International reports the NFL ends its longest season with five NFC teams vying for three playoff spots. Falcons must beat the Cardinals to secure a first playoff berth in 13 years, while Eagles chase a win over the Giants and rely on results from Green Bay and Minnesota. Vermeil and Giants loom large as the Miracle of the Meadowlands memory echoes in Philadelphia.
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Browns Lead NFL With 45 Fumbles
The 1978 Cleveland Browns, heading to the finale against the Cincinnati Bengals, have fumbled 45 times in 15 games, the NFL’s worst. They beat the 49ers by one fumble and had six fumbles in a recent win over the Jets. Fumbles have plagued the club for seasons, after 45 in 14 games two years ago and 34 last year.
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Panthers Crush Chargers 55 23 in high school girls game
St. Marys girls basketball jumped to a 12-0 lead and built a 20-4 margin in the first quarter, then cruised past Edison 55-23. Edison coach Cromley cited 11 turnovers in the opening period and 33 for the game as the key factor, while St Marys used tight man to man defense and accurate shooting to dominate. Cromley said the setback will help Edison improve, as three bench players gained experience. Edison, 3-1, returns to Firelands action hosting Monroeville next Tuesday.
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Old Spy Story Rekindled in Raiders Steelers Affair
A Pittsburgh insider allegedly gave the Oakland Raiders information that helped them beat the Steelers 24-7 in the 1976 AFC title game. The San Francisco Chronicle reports the Raiders knew Pittsburgh’s play plans, while Steelers coach Chuck Noll claimed spying. The Chronicle cites speculation that staffers may have leaked details rather than direct spying.
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