Yankees Dodgers Renew World Series Rivalry
The World Series opens with Los Angeles lefty Jerry Reuss facing New York’s Ron Guidry in a long awaited clash. Dodgers edged Montreal in five for the NL pennant and beat the Expos 2-1 on Rick Monday’s ninth inning homer. Yankees swept Oakland to take the AL pennant and sit ready for this classic showdown.
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Monday Sinks Montreal Dream in Game Seven Drama
In the final game of the playoffs the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Montreal Expos 2 1 after Rick Monday hit a two out homer off Steve Rogers in Olympic Stadium. Valenzuela and Burris pitched well as the Dodgers overcame a 1 0 deficit to force the decisive frame and reach the World Series against the New York Yankees.
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Ron Guidry
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Steve Carlton
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Steve Garvey
Ron Cey
Gary Carter
Andre Dawson
Larry Parrish
New York Mets
Philadelphia
Montreal Expos fall in fifth game of championship series
In a quiet clubhouse Steve Rogers faced defeat after a storied run from the bullpen. Montreal's hopes ended as Los Angeles won 2 1 in game five, with tears in the eyes of club president John McHale and players like Warren Cromartie Andre Dawson Bill Gullickson Charlie Lea and Ray Burris reflecting the loss. Manager Jim Fanning offered sympathy and outlook, urging growth from the heartbreak. Tim Raines opened the scoring with a double and Dawson hit into a double play ending the Expos' only run.
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Salukis rely on intangibles to fuel win streak
Saluki football under Rey Dempsey credits intangibles like togetherness pride and dedication for a four game winning run despite injuries and skepticism. senior linebacker ony bleyer and others describe a transformed team focused on discipline and mutual support, with tangible players such as Poole, Davis, Lockwood Johnson and Hinton contributing behind a stubborn defense.
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Allen
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Chris Lockwood
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