Yankees Clinch 100th World Series Win In 12 Inning Thriller
New York Yankees outlast Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3 in 12 innings to reach 100 World Series victories. Don Gullett and Sparky Lyle shut down the Dodgers after a shaky start, while Paul Blair and Willie Randolph supplied late offense. Randolph homered and doubled, Blair delivered the game winning single in the 12th, as Catfish Hunter prepared for Game 2 against Burt Hooton.
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Pall Hangs Over KC Sports Scene
Kansas City faces a winter of sports disappointment as Royals suffer pennant loss and Chiefs struggle to an 0-4 start. Arrowhead hosts a looming rough season with a 3-3 exhibition mark, while Whitey Herzog’s pitching decisions draw scrutiny and optimism hinges on youth and the draft.
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Cyclones rout Harrier foes at Shawnee Invitational
Shawnee Ottawa High cross country dominated the St Joseph Shawnee Invitational with all five scorers in the top 10 led by Alan Keefer who won the two mile race in 10 43. Emporia reclaimed the No 1 ranking in Kansas class 4A after a brief dodge city surge while Sharon moved to top in eight man rankings. Ottawa's Tully Larkin led junior racers with first place in 11 54 as Cyclones prep to defend East Kansas League title at Bonner Springs.
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Yankees and Dodgers in extra innings showdown
Munson notes trouble ahead but praises Gullett as a tough competitor. His sixth straight World Series hit came on an RBI single in the first, plus an eighth inning RBI double to give New York a 3-2 edge. Dodgers protest a sixth inning tag at home plate as Rivers’ throw beats Garvey.
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