Giants and Cardinals set for NL playoff opener at Busch
Roger Craig pledges to throw full effort as he names the Giants lineup for the night. Eddie Milner starts in center with Mike Aldrete spelling Leonard, while the Cardinals adjust with Dan Driessen at first and Willie McGee limited by a wrist issue. Rick Reuschel faces Dave Dravecky in Game 1 at Busch Stadium with a planned 8:30 p.m. start.
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St. Louis Cardinals
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Chili Davis
Mike Aldrete
Jeffrey Leonard
Leonard
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Giants
Rick Reuschel
Reuschel
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Cardinals
Ozzie Smith
Brenly
Terry Pendleton
Coleman
Smith
Tommy Herr
John Tudor
Dave Dravecky
Cox
Montreal Expos
NFL Negotiations Resume Amid Free Agency Debate
Striking NPL players, signaling a softened stance, will resume bargaining with management after seven hours of talks in Chicago. Gene Upshaw said they may return to play by Sunday if an agreement is reached, with ongoing contact via Rev. Jesse Jackson. Attendance worries and TV ratings loomed as owners pressed to drop free agency from the agenda, while both sides prepared for further talks.
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New York
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Williams shines as blocker in Ottawa loss to Friends
Richard Williams, 202 pounds from Frostproof Florida, rushed for 32 yards on seven carries in Ottawa University's 24-14 defeat by Friends University. More notable was his blocking, described by Coach Glenn Percy as demon like, enabling teammate Jimmy Lee Smith to gain 143 rushing yards behind Williams' blocks.
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Ottawa University
Williams
Friends University
Jimmy Lee Smith
Glenn Percy
Jimmy Lee
Robert Matherly
Ottawa
Matherly
Crossville
Tenn
Friends
Chuck Knapp
Kurt Barbour
Osage fullback Jennings shines with 21 tackles in comeback win
Jeff Jennings of Osage City High School racked up 21 tackles seven solo and scored on a 38 yard run as the Indians edged Rossville 25 21 in a Mid East League clash Jennings leads Osage with 49 tackles in four games Coach Neil Johnson praised his defense and dive play impact Area Athlete of the Week honors went to Pomona’s Dwayne Burgoon for 108 rushing yards and 11 tackles in a 35 13 win over Humboldt, with other contenders noted from Lyndon Wellsville and Garnett
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Randy Kesselring
Madison
Sean Breithaupt
Wellsville
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Prairie View
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Karen Moore
Kelli Kilet
Nicole Weide
Bulldogs
Ottawa
Waverly
Derek Kistner
Northern Heights
Central Heights
Clint Burkhéll
Jamie Gragg
Williamsburg
Wendy Wawrzewski
Garnett
Tonganoxie
Quisenberry Seeks Trade From Royals
Dan Quisenberry, once Royals ace reliever, asks to be traded after 1987 season. He carries a guaranteed $1.1 million salary for three years and a real estate partnership with Aaron Fogelman through 2025. Royals co-owner says a deal could be possible if terms change.
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Tigers, Twins brace for rugged AL Championship Series showdown
Detroit, after clinching the AL East and with 1984 history fueling belief, meets Minnesota in a best of seven at the Metrodome. Key matchups include Doyle Alexander facing Frank Viola as Sparky Anderson’s veteran Tigers seek another pennant run, while Kirby Puckett notes past struggles won’t define the series.
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Kirby Puckett
Tom Kelly
Toronto Blue Jays
Milwaukee
Sparky Ander
Sparky
Kelly
Frank Viola
Doyle Alexander
Atlanta
OMS Stays Perfect in Volleyball Doubleheader Win
Ottawa Middle School’s A and B volleyball teams moved closer to undefeated seasons with wins over Olathe Indian Trail. The Whirlwind A improved to 8-0 after 15-7 15-8 victory, while OMS B swept 15-6 15-0 15-3 to go 5-0. They close the season Thursday against Chanute.
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Holly Baylor
Ottawa
Jennifer Robertson
Jennifer Jordan
Beasley
Erica Garcia
Elizabeth Lemp
Robin Wadkins
City Scores Two Monday Co Ed Softball Matches
Recap of Monday league results shows Saffron Glass 7, Peek's Super Saver 0, and Country Kitchen dominating with 23 to 1 over Chuck's Auto Parts. Peek's swept scores 17 to 16 and 7 to 9 against Country Kitchen and Chuck's Auto Parts respectively, while B and L Stingers and Bones Transportation split 17 to 7 and 15 to 4. Waymire's beat Bones Transportation 15 to 4, then lost 14 to 4 to B and L Stingers.
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Country Kitchen
Chuck’s Auto Parts
Peek's
B & L Stingers
Bones Transportation
Waymire’s
Waymire
Bet You Didn't Know Highlights From 1970s Football
A reader item recounts Bobby Douglass of the Chicago Bears rushing 5 yards on 4 carries to score 4 touchdowns on November 4, 1973. It notes Bear Bryant as the most unbeaten untied regular season coaches, with Joe Paterno and Gil Dobbs close behind, and credits Leo Lynch as the Iron Man who played every minute of every Villanova game from 1914 to 1917.
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Chicago Bears
Bear Bryant
Joe Paterno
Gil Doble
Éeach
Leo Lynch
Villanova University
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