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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1981

Page

14

Dodgers, Phillies stay alive in NL playoffs

Dodgers defeat Astros 6-1 as Garvey homers and Hooton scatters three hits through seven. Phillies rally past Expos 6-2 behind Christenson in their division series, with key hits from Vukovich and Rose.

Associated Press Los Angeles Philadelphia Steve Garvey Burt Hooton Houston Los Angeles Dodgers Astros Larry Christenson Philadelphia Phillies Montreal Expos Dodger Stadium Garvey Dodgers Nolan Ryan Bob Knepper Davey Lopes Ken Landreaux Dusty Baker Knepper Hooton Steve Howe Art Howe Phillies Moreland Luis Aguayo Larry Bowa Burris Trillo George Vukovich Christenson Bill Lee Aguayo Lonnie Smith Pete Rose Tri

Brewers Rally To Split With Yankees In AL Series

Milwaukee defeats New York 5 3 as Paul Molitor homers late and Rollie Fingers seals relief. Ted Simmons adds a two run shot to end a 19 inning drought.

Associated Press Rickey Henderson Oakland A’s Kansas City Royals New York Yankees Milwaukee Billy Martin Milwaukee Brewers Royals Rick Langford Langford Tom Underwood Dave Beard Kansas City Beard Paul Molitor Brewers New York Ted Simmons Yankees Yankee Stadium Rick Reuschel Pete Vuckovich Rollie Fingers Molitor Dave Winfield Tommy John Robin Yount Graig Nettles John Rudy May Yount May Cecil Coopers Simmons Fingers Watson Larry Milbourne Rick Cerone Willie Randolph Jerry Mumphrey Randolph Winfield

Packers lure Jefferson to boost explosive offense

The Green Bay Packers traded for John Jefferson to pair with James Lofton after adding two deep threats from the Steelers Swann and Stallworth. Jefferson’s arrival boosts a previously listless offense as Green Bay focuses on a high powered aerial attack, with Lofton, Coffman and the running game supporting. The move follows Jets and Chargers flings and precedes a crucial NFC Central clash with Tampa Bay. Jefferson predicts quick adjustment to cold weather and believes in his abilities to contribute immediately.

Pittsburgh Steelers New York Jets Green Bay Packers Lynn Swann John Stallworth Steelers Swann Stallworth Jets Johnny Sam Jones Walt Michaels Wesley Walker New York Pittsburgh Green Bay San Diego Chargers John Jefferson James Lofton Chargers Jefferson Lofton Packers Jones-Walker Jefferson-Lofton Vikings Vic- Jefferson Paul Coffman Tampa Bay Buccaneers Philadelphia New Orleans Cleveland New England Patriots Minnesota San Diego Detroit Denver Los Angeles Atlanta Dallas San Francisco Oakland Kansas City St. Louis Giants Seattle Houston Cincinnati Baltimore Washington Chicago Miami Buffalo Lynn Dickey Eagles Oakland Raiders Saints Archie Manning George Rogers Browns Chuck Noll Matt Bahr Patriots Dolphins Billy Taylor Lions Gary Danielson Rams Falcons

Amritraj Upsets Solomon In Edmonton Tennis Clash

Vijay Amritraj, ranked ninth, defeated fifth seed Harold Solomon 6 7 in the Edmonton Tennis Challenge second round. Amritraj, 29, used a booming first-set serve with eight aces and sharp sidelines to seize a 5-0 lead in 11 minutes and reach a quarterfinal against Bjorn Borg aboard a strong overall performance.

Edmonton Alberta Vijay Amritraj Harold Solomon Amritraj Bjorn Borg Sweden Solomon

Blazers forward Bob Gross to have right ankle surgery

Portland Trail Blazers forward Bob Gross will undergo surgery on Monday to remove a bone spur from his right ankle. Officials say he will be sidelined four to eight weeks, thinning the rotation at small forward with Calvin Natt, Jeff Lamp, and Michael Harper.

Portland Ore Bob Gross Portland Trail Blazers Gross Long Beach State National Basketball Association Blazers Calvin Natt Jeff Lamp Michael Harper Natt

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