Baseball playoffs open with surprising 1986 twists
Scripps Howard previews the 1986 playoffs pitting Boston and California in the American League and New York Mets against Houston in the National League. The piece surveys teams that rose or fell, naming Houston as a misperceived Most Improved club, Texas and Cleveland as top improvers, and the Pirates as the era’s most consistently poor. It notes favorites like the Mets and Red Sox and lists opening playoff games for Sunday October 12 with Boston at California and Houston at New York.
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Browns battle Steelers. Bolden breaks arm in win
Browns offensive tackle Rickey Bolden suffered a left forearm fracture in the fourth quarter of Cleveland 27 24 victory over Pittsburgh. He played on the injury, expects six to eight weeks out, and vows to return strong. Browns consider move from injured reserve as Bolden heads out.
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Kansas City
Largent and Joiner set NFL records in Seahawks win
Seattle wide receiver Steve Largent extended his NFL best streak with a 128th straight regular season reception as the Seahawks beat San Diego 33 7. Chargers veteran Charlie Joiner reached a career receiving yardage record, moving past Don Maynard with 11 855 yards while adding 39 yards and four catches. Largent celebrated amid a Kingdome crowd of 63 287 and a 4 1 Seahawks start, while Maynard lingered behind in the all time list.
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Buckeyes Focus on Offense as Indiana Looms
Ohio State coach Earle Bruce says offense and kicking game need sharpening after a 14-0 win over Illinois and a 64-6 Utah rout. The defense has been solid, with standout plays from Eric Kamerow and Chris Spielman who leads with 40 assists and 40 solo tackles. Bruce weighs kicking changes and drills to reduce fumbles, noting eight fumbles so far this season.
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Berea 11th in AAA grid rankings in AP poll
In the Ohio high school football poll the top teams held steady with Canton McKinley, CAPE, and Delphos Jefferson leading. Berea is listed 11th in AAA, while Midpark sits 23rd. Avon 19th in AA. Clearview and South Amherst near 26th and 23rd in A.
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