Browns fall to Steelers as Three Rivers jinx persists
Cleveland suffered a 13-7 loss at Pittsburgh amid the Three Rivers jinx. Quarterback Chris McDonald, making his NFL debut, rallied the Browns but a last-minute interception by J.T. Thomas in the end zone sealed the defeat. Browns coach Sam Rutigliano blamed the officiating after Brian Sipe left with a concussion.
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Local sports notes and bowling update in Chronicle-Telegram
The Chronicle-Telegram lists sports briefs for Monday October 12 1981 across sections For the Record A-14 Local sports news A- A-15 Bowling A-15.
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Yankees Beat Brewers to Reach pennant showdown with A's
New York Yankees rebounded from a tirade by owner George Steinbrenner to defeat Milwaukee 7-3 in the division playoff. Reggie Jackson homered and drove in two. Rick Cerone added two hits and a seventh inning homer as the Yankees moved toward the pennant against Billy Martin’s Oakland A’s.
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Steinbrenner notes amid Yankees heat of frustration
Steinbrenner questioned after a seventh inning single caused Milbourne to be tagged out and praised Rick’s seventh inning home run. Cerone said he held no malice, after reliever Fingers closed Saturday’s game.
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Expos Win First Canadian Major League Title in NL East
Montreal Expos defeat Philadelphia Phillies 3-0 at Veterans Stadium to clinch the National League East and claim Canada’s first major league baseball championship. Steve Rogers goes six hits and delivers a two run single supported by Carlton’s costly inning. Bronfman hails the win as national pride with fans across Canada celebrating.
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Area league races heat up as teams contend for titles
Admirals remain undefeated in Buckeye play with three straight wins and a 5- game stretch over three years highlighting the crowded standings. Keystone and Wellington lead divisions while Brookside eyes a strong surge. Southwestern Conference action features Olmsted Falls at Avon Lake and Bay at North Olmsted as Sandusky aims to stay atop the Buckeye.
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