Astros face Phillies in NLCS opener at Veterans Stadium
Houston travels to Philadelphia for the NL Championship Series opener against the Phillies after clinching the NL West. Art Howe homered and drove in four as Houston won 7-1 over the Dodgers to seal the division title. Ken Forsch pitches for Philadelphia, which awaits its playoff debut at home.
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Branca Faces Dodgers Astros Tilt Without Dwelling on History
Former Dodger ace Ralph Branca, now 52, says the 1951 Polo Grounds incident with Bobby Thomson will not ruin his view of Monday’s NL West playoff in Los Angeles. He recalls the famous call and his lingering postgame struggles, insisting he moved on after the next day.
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Durkee denounces Channel 5 for delaying NL West game airing
Rob Durkee blasts Channel 5 for not carrying Houston's 7 1 National League West playoff win from start to finish. He calls the move a disgrace and notes Akron Channel 23 aired the game while Cleveland viewers missed most of the action and umpire ejections. Durkee questions managements cable TV logic and local program choices.
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Bruce defends Buckeyes after 17-0 UCLA loss
Ohio State coach Earle Bruce rejects overrated claims after a 17-0 defeat by UCLA. Bruce notes the team fell in the AP tally to No. 11, cites execution issues, and hints lineup changes at tailback with more of Jimmy Gayle to come.
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Browns coach explains timeout decision after missed 54-yard field goal
Browns coach Sam Rutigliano said he called a timeout to decide whether to go for it or kick a field goal after Don Cockroft’s 54-yard attempt was set. He chose the field goal, while noting Sipe and blockers expected a fourth down try. Rutigliano also indicated the team could be 100 percent healthy for the Seattle game except guard Robert E. Jackson.
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