Yankees Clinch Edge But Rain Delays Key Games
The Yankees need one win in their last three to clinch the AL East as rain halted a late game with Baltimore, forcing a doubleheader. Minnesota beat Kansas City 5-3 as Gary Ward and Jose Morales led a 12th straight win. Texas beat Seattle 6-2 with Al Oliver lifting the Rangers. Chicago defeated California 4-1 as Britt Burns earned his 15th win in frigid Chicago.
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Manning, Filkill lead Westlake past Eagles
Westlake beat North Olmsted 14 0 as Bob Manning carried 33 times for 136 yards and John Filkill scored on a 35 yard run and a 52 second drive before halftime. Manning totaled 47 yards on 13 carries in the key scoring drive as Westlake improved to 3 3 overall and 2 1 in the conference.
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Avon Lake uses big plays to beat Rocky River 15-6
Avon Lake coach Don Soltis praised grinding by the Shoremen yet two 41 yard pass and 56 yard run plays sparked a 15-6 win over Rocky River. Joe Stadnicar scored on a 2 yard run after the pass set up the drive and Rob Clark added a 56 yard run to seal the game. River quarterback Bob Titmus passed for 146 yards but the Pirates managed only eight rushing yards.
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Medina Bees Defeat Olmsted Falls 10-6 in SWC Clash
Medina tops Olmsted Falls 10-6 as Ed Nalepa kicks a 20 yard field goal in the second quarter, producing the deciding points. Curtis Hampton scores from the one yard in the fourth. Brad Anderson connects a 61 yard pass to Tommy Homes for Falls’ lone touchdown. Medina improves to 3-2-1 overall and 1-1-1 in SWC.
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Brunswick bombs North Royalton 36-6 in Pioneer clash
Bob Gency scored three short TD runs to power undefeated Brunswick to a 36-6 victory over North Royalton. Gency boosted his season total to 78 as Mike Grzybowski added two rushing touchdowns. Brunswick improved to 6-0 overall and 3-0 in league play. North Royalton dropped to 0-6 overall and 0-3 in conference action.
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Dodgers edge Astros in 10th after late error
Dodgers rally from deficit as Rafael Landestoy misplays a ball setting up Ron Cey’s tying single. Joe Ferguson homers off Ken Forsch in the 10th for a 3-2 win. Valenzuela earns another win for the Phillies, Schmidt drives in both runs in a 2-1 Philly win over Montreal. Pirates top Cubs 3-1 behind Jesse Jefferson’s strong start.
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Phillies Edge Expos 2 1 to Narrow NL East Lead
The Philadelphia Phillies beat the Montreal Expos 2 1 to inch closer to the National League East title. Mike Schmidt hit his 47th homer, Dick Ruthven earned the win, and Sparky Lyle and Tug McGraw secured the saves. McGraw urged staying calm as the team eyes two more games. Expos manager Dick Williams lamented the loss noting pitching and defense favored Philadelphia and warned of potential pressure if they fall behind.
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