Four SWC openers kick off 1985 season in Dallas
The Southwest Conference launches its 71st football season with four games today in Dallas led by co-champions Houston and SMU. Baylor hosts Wyoming. Texas Tech welcomes New Mexico. Houston at Tulsa. SMU meets UT El Paso at Texas Stadium.
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Pennant fever rises as big week looms in baseball
A-packed week features Blue Jays at Yankees and Cardinals at Mets with pennant races heating up. Ozzie Smith and Mike expressed confidence as New York and Toronto battle atop the NL East and AL East standings. Kansas City eyes a key series with California while injuries threaten rosters.
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Giants face tough test as Simms looks to spark opener
East Rutherford New Jersey Giants quarterback Phil Simms expects a hard game when the Giants host the Philadelphia Eagles at Giants Stadium at noon Sunday in the 1985 season opener. Simms notes the loss of tight end Zeke Mowatt to knee surgery and says Philadelphia will again rely on the run as Michael Haddix starts.
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Baseball Today 1911 to 1981 Highlights and Contract News
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