Yankees Rally Past Royals to Reach World Series
New York battles back from near defeat to beat Kansas City 5-3 in the fifth and final AL playoff game. Reggie Jackson and Paul Blair deliver key hits as Whitey Herzog’s Royals misstep in late innings helps the Yankees advance to face the Los Angeles Dodgers in New York.
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Long Long Winter Ahead For The Royals
Kansas City Royals suffer a bitter defeat as the Yankees win 5 3 in the final playoff game. Players and coach grapple with heartbreak after a season of 102 regular season wins and a ninth inning collapse. Contemplation of next year looms as owner Ewing Kauffman consoles the team.
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Melvern Triumphs Over Lebo In Muddy Relay of Tricks
Melvern Panthers win 19 to 2 over Lebo amid a muddy field using surprise plays. Randy Thompson fake sub leads to 47 yard pass from Doyle Gourley. Burkdoll to Johnson 37 yard TD. Melvern finishes with 276 total yards to Lebo's 79. Danny Freksen pins punts at 42 yards per kick. Melvern heads to Burlingame for decisive league clash as both teams hold 1-4 records.
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World Series: Good Vs Bad
AP Special Correspondent Will Grimsley surveys teams famed for harmony and turmoil. He contrasts the Dodgers famed for togetherness with historic Yankee and Oakland A’s factions, noting Reggie Jackson’s view that internal fights sharpened teams for the bigger prize.
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