Twins Reach World Series After 4-1 Win Over Tigers
Minnesota rides a red hot Gary Gaetti to sweep Detroit 4-1 in the ALCS. Tom Brunansky drives a four run second inning and opens a three run ninth as the Twins clinch at Detroit. Gaetti earns series MVP for his two opening game homers and leadership. The World Series opens in the Metrodome after Minnesota’s 9-5 Game 5 win.
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Dudek Stars For Replacement Broncos
Dudek, a Plymouth State alum, rushed 128 yards on 23 carries and scored twice as Denver beat Los Angeles 30 14. He sparked the Broncos running attack, helping them stay in AFC West contention while 61 230 fans cheered Dudek’s debut. Karcher left with a dislocated finger as Denver improved to 2 1 1 and the Raiders fell to 3 1, with May and McGuire filling quarterback duties late.
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Giants Relax Before N L Playoff Game In St Louis
The Giants staged a playful 14 1 2 hour workout at Busch Stadium as they prepared for Game 6 with a chance to reach the World Series for the first time in 25 years. Cardinals manager Whitey Herzog took a day off and left his team to rest while San Francisco fostered confidence and momentum.
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College teams outdrew NFL in home attendance last year
College squads filled stadiums more than any NFL team with Michigan averaging 105,210 per home game and others like Tennessee, Ohio State, Penn State. The Jets led NFL attendance at 76,005. Early football had no passing for 37 years, legal in 1906. National champions listed include Penn State, Oklahoma, BYU, Miami, Clemson, Georgia, Alabama, and Notre Dame from 1977 to 1986.
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