Pirates go for broke in NL playoff opener
Pirates manager Chuck Tanner routes for a bold gamble in the division series opener against the Cincinnati Reds. He will start sore ribbed lefty John Candelaria over Tom Seaver, citing Candelaria as his money man despite limited recent form and rest concerns for Blyleven Bibby Kison and Robinson.
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Trojans cling to lead over Tide in dramatic victory
Southern Cal edged LSU 17-12 at Tiger Stadium to stay atop the college football rankings while Alabama closed in with a 66-3 win over Vanderbilt. Notre Dame jumped after a 27-3 rout of Michigan State as the top five remained largely unchanged.
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Ryan says pitching is key in AL playoffs
Nolan Ryan says California's success hinges on pitching as the Angels face Baltimore in the AL playoffs. He notes Baltimore's strong staff led by Palmer and Flanagan, while he and teammates Tanana Knapp aim to keep Angels in games despite tough Orioles matchups.
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Packers overpower Patriots 27 14 on opportunistic night
Green Bay quarterback David Whitehurst sparked a 27 14 upset over New England, converting three interceptions into touchdowns and adding a 15 yard TD pass to Aundra Thompson. The Packers built a 14 point lead before halftime and held on with key plays from safeties Johnnie Gray and Steve Luke and others.
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GHS Booster Club Plans Trip for Hobbs Volleyball Game
Goddard High School Booster Club meets in the GHS cafeteria at 7 30 tonight to discuss taking a bus to Thursday's district volleyball game at Hobbs. Goddard's volleyball team won its first league game against Roswell High last week.
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Mustangs Sweep Mesa in Dual Volleyball Matches
Mountain View's Mustangs toppled Mesa's team with eighth graders winning 15-6 and 15-7 while seventh graders prevailed 15-8 and 15-3. Team and grade levels highlighted as Mountain View dominated both matchups.
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Rockets Hero of the Week May Be Goddard’s Jim Walker
Goddard Rockets search for this week’s standout after last week’s 20-13 victory over the Giants. Jim Walker sparked the defense and Carl Davis delivered a key reception to set up the opening touchdown.
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Royals fire Whitey Herzog for 1980 season
Kansas City Royals announce manager Whitey Herzog will not be rehired for next year after missing the AL playoffs. Chicago Cubs name Preston Gomez to manage in 1980, replacing Herman Franks who re signed last month.
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