Missing DH Looms As Key Factor As Series Begins
Baltimore manager Ham Weaver worries about designated hitter use as the Orioles open the 1979 World Series against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Pirates boss Chuck Tanner notes pitchers may go longer without the DH while Orioles pitcher Mike Flanagan dominates on the mound. Kison supports Pirates’ strength with strong late-season form. The series marks a rematch of 1971, amid field-condition concerns at Baltimore’s stadium.
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Orioles Pirates World Series clash eyed after soggy turf
Orioles coach Weaver praised the grounds crew for fixing field divots as Baltimore leads the majors with 102 victories and hosts the opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Lineups tease May in the mix and Dempsey catching, while Palmer faces Blyleven in Game Two.
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Ottawa High Player of the Week Geist shines in rout loss
Robbie Geist, Ottawa High School, named Herald’s Player of the Week for his strong defensive work and a 36 yard interception return for a touchdown in a 34 6 defeat to Olathe. Baldwin’s Doug Delano named Area Player of Og Sanpaghe Trail after 222 rushing yards in 43 carries and three touchdowns in a win that boosts Baldwin in the Jayhawk League race.
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College Grid Powers Retain Lofty Standing
The AP top five remains led by Southern California as Washington climbs to sixth and Auburn enters the Top Twenty for the first time. The Trojans beat Washington State 50-21 to earn 53 first place votes and 1,285 points. Alabama, Oklahoma and Texas follow at 2–4. Nebraska holds fifth after routing New Mexico State. Washington’s 41-0 win over Oregon State moves them ahead of Houston to sixth. Houston falls to seventh. Ohio State, Florida State, and Notre Dame round out the top ten.
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Mission West Invitational Sends Eagle Runners Past Field
Wellsville's Tomalea O'Dea and Julie Walker led Mission-Wellsville girls at Shawneeton West Invitational finishing second and fifth in the 2 mile. Lori Nelson of Mission East defeated O'Dea with a course record 11 23, eight seconds ahead, while Walker ran 12 19 for fifth as Kapaun Rockhurst Park Hill and Washington also competed.
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Mistake-Prone Dolphins Flounder In Oakland Night Loss
Oakland defeated Miami 13-3 as Ted Hendricks returned an interception for a touchdown and the Raiders held the Dolphins to 35 yards in the first half. Ken Stabler connected with Raymond Chester for a 14-yard score, while Don Shula cited costly errors and six Griese sacks as Miami’s offense stalled. Csonka rumbled for 83 yards, matching a six-game surge, and Miami’s special teams miscues helped seal the defeat.
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LA May Cut 84 Olympic Field Hockey Plan
Los Angeles organizers push for a Spartan 1984 Games with lower costs and stadiums while resisting Hockey Federation rules for five flat fields with underground drainage and synthetic surfaces. Demand to exclude field hockey from sites grows as authorities fear taxpayer deficits. Richard Sargent travels to Monaco meetings to press for budget limits.
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