Errors and Tribe win over Royals
The Cleveland Indians defeated Kansas City 9-5 to secure at least a split in the four game set. Paul Splittorff struggled, Kansas City also made costly errors, and Rico Carty homered as Cleveland built a 5-0 lead and rode the pitching of Jim Bibby for the save.
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Royals and Athletics clash on box page II summary
Tribe box Page II Patek singled but was thrown out trying to stretch for two. Otis homered moments later. In the sixth McRae and Brett singled and advanced on Pingon’s bunt. McRae scored on Rojas’ grounder. Buck Martinez struck out to strand Brett at third. In the eighth Spikes walked as Bird mishandled Bell’s bunt. Lowenstein doubled for a run, Kuiper added an infield hit, Bell scored, bases loaded, Lindy McDaniel retired Hendrick on a double play to end the uprising.
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Backup QB leads Redskins in win over Browns
Washington rookie Randy Johnson, previously a journeyman, steers a comeback 23-14 victory over Cleveland. He completes 11 of 14 for 124 yards and a TD, supporting a stronger Redskins attack as Kilmer and Theismann rotate at quarterback. Browns fall to 1-2 in the exhibition season.
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Randy
Bryant sues NCAA over football squad limits
Alabama filed a lawsuit in Tuscaloosa County Circuit Court to overturn NCAA rules limiting the number of players Alabama may suit up for road and home games. Bear Bryant called the move into question as LSU coach Charlie McClendon warned about sending 60 players to Baton Rouge.
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Pirates win permit to print NL playoff World Series tickets
The Pittsburgh Pirates received approval from Baseball Commissioner Bowie Kuhn to print tickets for NL championship play off and potential World Series games at Three Rivers Stadium. If they win the NL East, games three to five would be scheduled October 7 through 9 with night and afternoon times and ticket prices set at 7, 5, 3 and 2 dollars.
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Pirates Sweep Reds as Zisk Parker Hebner Homer Assault NL East
The Pittsburgh Pirates end a recent slump by sweeping a doubleheader from the Cincinnati Reds 7-2 and 4-2. Richie Zisk hit two homers in game one, while Dave Parker and Richie Hebner homered in game two. Parker tied for the club lead with 20 homers, and Pittsburgh extended its lead to one and a half games over Philadelphia. Other NL results: Phillies beat Padres 6-5 on Schmidt’s 29th homer. Braves beat Cardinals. Mets top Giants. Expos over Dodgers. Cubs edge Astros.
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Browns fall to Redskins 23 14 after exhibition loss
Cleveland coach Forrest Gregg says he will not imitate Lombardi as his Browns drop 23 14 to Washington in an NFL exhibition. Mike Phipps threw two TD passes before exiting, while Randy Johnson led the Redskins rally with solid play and two interceptions by Brian Ait.
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Browns and Redskins clash in scoring heavy NFL tilt
Firelands High freshman football players are asked to report at 10 a.m. Monday for the first day of practice. In the NFL matchup Cleveland beat Washington 70 to 16 as Phipps and Johnson led passing. Rushing leaders included Nelson and Pruitt with receiving led by McKinnis and Nelson.
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