Royals not celebrating yet after securing playoff berth
The Kansas City Royals, clinching a playoff spot with a 48 51 record after beating the Minnesota Twins 5 2, refuse to celebrate while chasing the AL West title. George Brett says champagne stays on ice until the AL championship and World Series are secure. Manager Dick Howser notes the team’s late surge, and the Royals now lead by 1 2 games with four games left.
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District 5A schedules set by drawing of schools
A recent meeting of superintendents and the athletic director produced a skeletal 5A district schedule. Games are paired by city draws Abilene Midland Odessa Big Spring and San Angelo, with schools choosing their specific matchups. Odessa High faces Midland Lee first in Midland, then Abilene Cooper at Odessa, followed by a sequence of local contests.
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Mets and Phillies vie for East as pennant races heat up
The Mets and Phillies both carry 23 26 and 23 25 records with four games left each while a Montreal win or a loss ends their title hopes. The NL West also narrows to a Reds Astros duel as Dodgers’ divisional playoff opponent hinges on late results.
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Reds Narrow Astros Lead With 5-2 Win In West Showdown
Cincinnati improved to 30-18 by beating Houston 5-2, cutting the Astros West lead to a half game. Both clubs carry four games remaining, including the day’s game in Cincinnati as Houston eyes elimination of San Francisco and a two-win or Cincinnati loss path to clinch.
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Saints trade Wes Chandler for draft picks and Thompson
New Orleans trades wide receiver Wes Chandler to San Diego in exchange for a first and third round draft pick in 1982 and wide receiver Aundra Thompson. Bum Phillips says the move aims to build a stronger Saints team. Chandler departs after contributing 17 receptions for 285 yards this season.
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Reds rally to within half game of Astros in NL West
The Cincinnati Reds beat the Houston Astros 5-2 to close within a half game of Houston for the division lead. Mario Soto won eight innings for his third straight victory, Ray Knight and George Foster led the offense, and Tom Hume earned his 13th save as Cincinnati sees the season’s pivotal game looming tomorrow at Riverfront.
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Austrian Grand Prix Saved From Calendar Cut
Austrian Grand Prix will remain on the 1982 race schedule after Styria officials and FOCA chief Bernie Ecclestone signed a contract in London. The agreement ensures the event at Zeltweg will be staged through 1988 despite earlier reports of a $938,000 deficit and sponsorship troubles.
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