First World Series night game in Pittsburgh
Luke Walker, long in the manager’s doghouse, starts for Pittsburgh as Baltimore visits for the first night World Series game. Pittsburgh, after two losses in Baltimore, wins 5-1 behind Steve Blass, who allowed three hits, and a three run homer by Bob Robertson after missing a bunt sign.
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Pirates Hope Walker Carries Momentum Into Series
Pirates manager Murtaugh kept faith in pitcher Walker despite a 10-8 regular season and questions about a sore arm. In the World Series against the Orioles, Blass relied on his own methods after Robertson’s mistaken bunt sign produced a three run homer, boosting Pittsburgh’s chances as they face Pat Dobson and Baltimore’s aces.
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Pecos Eagles remain 47th in Harris Rating poll
The Pecos Eagles are 47th in AAA in the Harris Rating System with a 2-3 record, ahead of a Friday district game at Seminole 56th. Seminole stands 56th with a 3-2 mark as Fort Stockton jumps to 101st from 125th and other district teams shift positions.
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Dallas fan loses bid to force CBS TV of Cowboys game
U.S. District Judge Adrian Spears dismissed Marion Carson's suit seeking local telecasting of the October 24 Cowboys versus Patriots game. CBS said the network was not involved and NBC had the rights. The judge called the suit insubstantial and frivolous and ordered repayment of court costs and legal fees.
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Posse arrests ticket scalpers outside Three Rivers Stadium
Six World Series ticket scalpers were rounded up by a police posse outside Three Rivers Stadium. Ticket scalping violates a city ordinance and carries a maximum fine of 100 dollars.
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Three Rivers Stadium
Iowa Park and Brownwood clash reshaping state poll talk
Iowa Park and Brownwood meet in a district game that could alter the Associated Press schoolboy football poll as teams shift in Class AA and Class AAA rankings. Eastland and Refugio hold 1-2 in AA while Jacksboro rises to third and Needville debuts unbeaten. Pitt series note appears as a separate historical tidbit.
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