Hurricanes win third College World Series title
Miami Hurricanes defeat Texas 10-6 to claim the 1985 College World Series crown, their second in four years. Greg Ellena earns MVP honors as Miami overcomes five Texas errors and a strong Texas pitching effort.
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Royals Fall To A's 4-3 In Last-Minute Loss
Oakland reliever Jay Howell tied a major league record by winning his third straight game in three nights, a feat matched by few. Lansford's ninth inning single produced Rob Picciolo for the decisive run, as the A's beat the Royals 4-3 to complete the series with a late rally and Howell’s win, with manager Moore praising Howell's reliability.
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Lakers Celebrate NBA Title With City Hall Ceremony
LA fans filled City Hall for a Lakers victory parade after beating the Celtics 111-100 in Boston to clinch the championship four games to two. Heat and crowd-control issues caused the event to end early, with about 30 people treated, one16-year-old hospitalized after a fall. Magic Johnson greeted fans and urged a repeat performance next season.
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Percy Signs 15 Letters Of Intent At Ottawa University
Ottawa University head coach Glenn Percy announced 15 more signees adding depth at defensive line and receiver positions for the 1985 season. Key recruits include Larry Gilliland, J C Rainey, Darwin Booth, Mike Kostick, Harley Carter, David Dreier, Yousef Musset, Dean Ellington, Kirk Sharp, Tim Gibson, Joel Kerlin, Nick Lucian, Kurt Barbour, Clifford Boatright, and Brad Boner.
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Local Area Triinclads Advance To State Meet In AAU Junior Olympics
At Shawnee Heights High School sub state meet, local athletes led to state with top finishes in multiple events. DeNa Waggoner won the 17 18 girls javelin 104 four, Jamie Gragg claimed three wins in 11 12 girls including 3000m 800m 1500m, and Dana Wiederholt took two titles in 11 12 girls shot put and discus. Other area victors included Matt Thorne in 13 14 boys discus and Dustin Curry in 10 and under 200m.
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Phillies Rout Mets 26-7 Sets NL Records In One Night
Phillies power for Von Hayes leads Philadelphia past New York 26-7 as Hayes hits two first inning homers and a grand slam, tying a major league mark. NL teams total 74 runs across five games, with the Phillies setting team records for doubles, extra-base hits and total bases amid a night of prolific hitting.
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