Angles star Lyman Bostock slain in Gary shooting
Lyman Bostock, a 27 year old Angels outfielder, was fatally wounded by a shotgun blast after a confrontation in Gary Indiana. Leonard Smith, 31, allegedly threatened his estranged wife Barbara Smith prior to the double incident. Smith was captured hours later as Bostock prepared to return to Los Angeles from a road trip. Bostock's uncle described him as happy before the event and cited his sharp batting during the season.
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Bears visit Vikings in pivotal early season clash
Chicago and Minnesota meet in a nationally televised game with the Bears atop the Central Division at 3-0 under coach Neill Armstrong while the Vikings sit at 1-2. Armstrong calls it a key game, Grant disputes must terminology, and Tarkenton braces for a tight test as Payton and Harper pace Chicago’s rushing attack.
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Buckner to Ballet Tries Unconventional Cure for Injuries
Cubs cap a strong year as Bill Buckner, sidelined by recurring leg problems, plans ballet lessons to strengthen muscles. He went 3-for-5 with a homer and 70 RBIs, lifting Chicago to a 5-4 win over St Louis and finishing the season 15-3 against the Cardinals. Buckner, 28, has 111 games this year despite ongoing injuries and a .322 average versus St Louis. He cites groin and hamstring pulls, noting he played through pain and believes additional training could extend his career.
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Cowboys Romp Past Winless Cardinals 21-12 on Dorsett Surge
Dallas, 3-1, survived a sluggish start to defeat St. Louis 21-12 as Tony Dorsett sparked the turnover-filled game with 154 rushing yards and helped set up two Robert Newhouse TDs. Staubach connected with Newhouse for a 15-yard score after Dorsett’s 7-yard run. The victory sets up a Monday night clash with undefeated Washington.
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Pats beat Raiders as Cunningham seals win in tribute game
New England toppled Oakland 21 14 in a memorial clash honoring injured teammate Darryl Stingley. Sam Cunningham’s 11 yard TD run with 16 seconds left capped a late scoring drive after Mike Haynes’ interception. Grogan connected earlier with Russ Francis and Ivory added a third quarter score.
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East St Louis Assumption Routs Cairo in Sunday Clash
In a rare Sunday game at McAnrew Stadium Carbondale East St Louis Assumption beat Cairo 27-8 to move to 2-1 while Cairo drops to 1-2. The Pioneers gained 218 rushing and 71 passing yards and limited Cairo to 29 rushing and 39 passing. Cairo coach Bob Conroy faulted his offensive line for breakdowns as Pilot Steve Crume managed only 18 yards on 12 carries and scored Cairo’s lone third quarter TD and a two point conversion.
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