Twins hold off Rangers as Ford stays hot in win
Minnesota beat Texas 5-3 behind 4 runs in the fourth inning driven by walks and infield hits. Rod Carew and Dan Ford led the attack with three singles apiece, Ford driving in one and scoring another. Dave Goltz improved to 14-10, while Ranger starter Steve Comer absorbed the setback.
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Texas aims to field tackles in home opener versus Wyoming
Offensive tackles Terry Tausch and Craig Rider missed practice with ankle injuries but Coach Fred Akers said they would play if improved by Saturday. Johan Tobolks filled Rider’s spot and Dan Hunter substituted for Tausch. Linebacker Mark Martignani is improving and may return against Wyoming. Steve Massey will miss two games with a foot injury. Bob Fitzsimmons is noted for a historic 1897 heavyweight title win.
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College football picks USC could provide big upset over Alabama Tide
USC over Alabama 21 17 leads the upset picks by AP analyst Will Grimsley. Other games include Notre Dame over Michigan 27 19 and Ohio State 25 14, with best bets on Maryland over North Carolina 18 10 and Army over Virginia 20 7, plus several small matchups rounding out the card.
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