Phillies Win Battle Of The Long Ball In Game One
Philadelphia’s Garry Maddox and Joe Morgan homered off Scott McGregor as John Denny pitched a four hitter, yielding a 2-1 victory over Baltimore in game one of the 1983 World Series. Dwyer’s first inning homer for the Orioles produced their only run.
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Reagan Misses Series Fireworks In Opening Baseball Game
The Phillies edged the Orioles 2-1 as John Denny and Scott McGregor matched five-hitters. President Reagan attended, rising for a TV spot after the seventh inning while Baltimore left fielder John Lowenstein robbed Bo Diaz of a homer. Weather forecasts expect a wet night with mid-60s temps and southeast winds.
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Nets Waive Troubled Backcourt Star
New Jersey Nets released Michael Ray Richardson after he refused to report for immediate treatment for drug dependency. The 28-year-old guard, who led the NBA in steals two seasons, faced possible dismissal under league policy and had negotiated with Life Extension and the players association for rehab. Nets officials cited noncompliance and stated he will not play for the Nets again.
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McNeal Named Ottawa Herald Athlete of the Week
Ottawa University senior Ivory McNeal, a 190 pound noseguard, earned the Ottawa Herald Athlete of the Week for his eight unassisted tackles and two assists in the 14-7 Homecoming win over St. Mary of the Plains. McNeal led a defense that held the Cavaliers to 236 yards as Ottawa won its second in five games.
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Sooners Boot Dupree from Oklahoma Football Team
Marcus Dupree, once a Heisman candidate, is kicked off the University of Oklahoma football team after missing practice and a key game. Coach Barry Switzer confirmed Dupree has not been heard from since a 16-15 loss to Texas, amid prior injuries and criticism.
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Indian Beaten by KSC Ends 13-Game Unbeaten Run
Lyndon Pomona High loses the Lyndon High Invitational final to Kansas School for the Deaf, finishing 13-1. Pomona beat Burlingame and Lyndon to reach the final, then dropped 15-7 and 15-4. Debbie Burgoon Cindy Scott made all tournament team. Roseann Scott led spikes with 27, Trudy Eichinger shone at serve, and Pomona faces Pleasanton next for the Three Rivers League crown.
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Royals release Geronimo after three seasons with KC
Cesar Geronimo, a Gold Glove center fielder for the Reds in the mid-1970s, was released by the Kansas City Royals after three seasons as a reserve outfielder. He hit .207 in 1983, .269 in 1982, and .246 in 1981. The Royals, who finished 20 games back in the AL West, have also let Amos Otis and Steve Renko go, while Gaylord Perry retired.
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