Dodgers clinch NL West with 3-1 win over Giants
Los Angeles Dodgers secure the National League West title after a 3-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants. Rick Monday hit a two run homer and pitchers Tomy John and Lance Rautzhan held the Giants to three runs through six innings, as Ed Halicki was charged with the loss. John improved to 19-6, carrying a four hitter into the ninth amid a pro Dodgers crowd of 7,359.
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Giants Clinch Pennant as Dodgers Rally at Candlestick
Second baseman Steve Garvey opened with a bunt single and stole second, scoring on Dusty Baker's left field double. Monday followed with a homer into Candlestick Park's upper deck in right. John Clark led Giants with a ninth inning triple and Gary Alexander single to score. Rautzhan struck out Thomasson to seal the win and clinch the pennant. Reds, 11 games back of the Dodgers with 10 left, beat San Diego but cannot catch Los Angeles.
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Orioles Beat Blue Jays 5-2 To Stay In Wild Card Chase
Orioles win 5-2 over Toronto as Palmer allows seven hits for his 18th victory. Murray and Dauer homer as Baltimore moves into sole possession of second in the AL East, with the Yankees and Red Sox also in the race. Royals, Angels, White Sox, Tigers and Brewers also win in a busy major league night.
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Danny Thompson Memorial Award honors exclaim spirit in baseball
DETROIT infielder Don Kessinger of the Chicago White Sox wins the Danny Thompson Memorial Award for exemplary Christian spirit in baseball presented in memory of Thompson who died of leukemia. NEW YORK rookie Gene Richards named National League Player of the Week after six straight games with a .481 average. In Paris Georges Goven defeats Ilie Nastase 6 4 2 6 4 in Coupe Pierre Poree first round, Proisy advances as Pilic retires. In Pensacola second seeds Zenda Liess and Renee Richards win first round at WTA and Professional Championships.
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Armendariz nets trophy in karati at Lubbock meet
Ismael Armendariz Jr of Pecos earned the second place blue belt trophy at the karate championship in Lubbock last Saturday. He fought three times in one hour, winning by knockout, then on points, and losing on points. He heads to Dallas on January 14 for three more fights.
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Red Sox Game Rescheduled. Zimmer Hopes for World Series Share
Boston manager Don Zimmer, after a rain-postponed Yankees game, recalls a July wager with Earl Weaver on 95 wins to win the AL East. With 12 games left, the Yankees at 93-58 and the Red Sox at 89-61 appear poised to reach the target, while Baltimore also sits 89-61.
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Major League Standings and Postponed Games
MLB card shows standings with Oakland, Chicago, Minnesota, Kansas City, Seattle, Texas and California. Postponed games due to weather delayed until three hours before start. Red Sox given chance to reschedule. Luis Tiant to face Mike Torrez in a must win for Boston as Carl Yastrzemski cites race implications and potential rally.
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Sports Calendar and Marathon Night Hockey Classic
A daily sports calendar lists junior varsity and freshmen football games against Per mian Alpine and others with times. Also noted is a Friday varsity Eagles game against Alpine and Saturday junior high showdowns plus a Montreal Maroons Detroit playoff marathon lasting 176 minutes 30 seconds with a 1 0 Detroit win.
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Dodgers Clinch NL West Title In 3-1 Win Over Giants
Dodgers manager Tom Lasorda calls the clinching victory a tremendous team achievement as Los Angeles ends the season atop the National League West with an 11 1/2 game lead over Cincinnati. Reggie Smith and Rick Monday key the offense, while Tommy John spun eight innings of two-run ball before Lance Rautzhan closed it out. Other NL results saw Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Houston win to bolster postseason momentum.
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Cowboys seek value from Dorsett in a tough league
Dallas Cowboys coach Tom Landry remains confident Tony Dorsett will justify his million dollar bonus as he works to learn the offense. Landry notes Dorsett needs time to adjust, while Preston Pearson helps in a 16 10 win over Minnesota. Dorsett shows early promise with a late preseason 99 yard burst but has run sparingly in regular games.
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