Virdon wins NL Manager of the Year for Astros
Houston’s Bill Virdon earns NL Manager of the Year in AP voting after guiding the Astros to their first division title in 19 seasons. The calm leader steered Houston through injuries and a dramatic pennant race, then a five game NLCS against Philadelphia.
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Bobby Cox
Atlanta
Braves
Montreal
Dick Williams
Tal Smith
Pittsburgh
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George Steinbrenner
Billy Martin
Resurgent Raiders win as Plunkett cold spells Seattle slugfest
Oakland's Jim Plunkett led a late fourth quarter comeback to beat Seattle 19 17, extending the Raiders' winning streak to six. Bahr kicked a 28-yard field goal with 56 seconds left after Plunkett ran for key yards and produced short completions. Seahawks suffer fourth straight loss, remain winless at home in the Kingdome.
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Bahr
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Phillies receive record World Series shares in 1980
Phillies players shared 34 693.18 each after the 1980 World Series, the highest pool in baseball history at 3 915 870.82. The Pirates and Royals set prior loser and winner records, while Yankees and Astros earned smaller full shares. Shares include partial allocations to several players and staff across teams.
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National Field Hockey Championships feature Penn State and San Jose State
Penn State and San Jose State head the field for the 1980 United States Collegiate Field Hockey Championships at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. The 16 team tournament runs Wednesday through Saturday with first round games at McAndrew Stadium and Wham Field, leading to semifinals and finals.
United States Collegiate Field Hockey Schedule at Carbondale
Wednesday games at McAndrew Stadium and Wham Field feature Ursinus versus California Berkeley at 8 am, Penn State against Miami of Ohio at 10 am, San Jose State versus Idaho at noon, and Connecticut facing Old Dominion at 2 pm. Other matches include St. Louis versus Davis & Alkins, Delaware against Iowa, William & Mary versus New Ser Cole, and Cal State Long Beach versus Washington State. Ticket pricing for Wednesday to Friday is 3 dollars adults, 2 dollars students, 1 dollar children. Saturday championship tickets are 5 dollars adults, 3 dollars students, 1 dollar children. Tickets are valid all day at either site. SIUC women's athletic office at 536-5566 for more information.
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Ohio State
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Carbondale
Massachusetts
Lauren Fuchs
Mary Taylor
California Berkeley
Davis & Alkins
Noon
Newser Cole
McAndrew Stadium
Siuc Women’s
Salukis Aim to Rebound in National Tournament
SIUC women’s field hockey hosts No. 2 seed San Jose State in the AIAW nationals at McAndrew Stadium. Coach Julie Illner reshuffles lineup to boost offense after a winless state tournament, relying on Ellen Massey’s return and Barb Smith moved to forward. Penn State’s Jan Snyder leads the top-seeded Lady Lions as they face Miami of Ohio in a first-round game.
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