Cowboys Favored in Week but Packers Could Surprise
AP sports forecast discusses the Dallas Cowboys riding a 12 game win streak into a Sunday clash with Green Bay Packers. It notes Dallas has not been dominant in two early wins but expects the defense to decide the outcome while predicting Cowboys 24 Packers 17.
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Oakland clinches title with Minnesota victory
The Oakland A's erased a seven run deficit to beat Minnesota 8-7 and clinch the AL West title. Sal Bando and Cal Maxvill delivered the decisive plays, while Mike Epstein homered to spark the rally. The Yankees won 3-2 over Detroit as Boston moved ahead in the AL East race.
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Trevino two strokes behind two long shots at Quad Cities Open
Trevino trails by two as two long-shot leaders Jack Lewis and Don Iverson shoot four under par. Play suspended by storm, with two dozen pros on 6,501 yard Crow Valley course. remaining players to finish Friday morning before second round start. Trevino tied for lead at 69 with Craig Dear and Martin Roesink. Gilbert holds 68. Trevino, British Open champion, favored for top prize of 20000 dollars.
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National League Weekender Baseball Schedule
Friday matchups include Boston at Baltimore with Tiant facing Palmer and Oakland at Kansas City with Blue against Splittorff. Chicago visits Texas led by Bradley against Hand, Milwaukee at Detroit, and Minnesota at California. Saturday schedules Cleveland at New York and others. Sunday lineups feature Boston at Baltimore and Oakland at Kansas City among others.
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Player slams high earners as he copes with Ailsa curse
Gary Player, U.S. PGA champion, says some top players earning around 100000 a year cannot perform abroad, calling a great golfer one who wins anywhere. He endured the punishing Ailsa course at Turnberry during the John Player Classic, where only nine of 31 remained under par after round two. Townsend leads Britain as Player trails two over par, nine behind.
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Bruins Face Ducks In Pacific 8 Showdown
UCLA Bruins seek a 3-1 start in a Pacific-8 clash with Oregon Ducks after a tough loss to Michigan. UCLA relies on Kermit Johnson and James McAlister against Oregon’s Dan Fouts while Oregon counters with aerial threat and strong blocking.
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Eagles clashes with Alpine Bucks in 8 p.m. showdown
The Pecos Eagles host the Alpine Bucks at Rotary Field at 8 p.m. on a near sellout night. Pecos, 3-0-1 so far, aims to extend their strong start while Alpine, coming off a 33-0 win, seeks another upset. Key players include Clay Slack, Bruce Faulkner, Don Walker, and Craig Duke as QB.
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