Giants end drought at Astrodome with win over Astros
Giants pitcher Gaylord Perry allowed three hits and Willie McCovey drove in both runs as San Francisco beat Houston 2-1, moving four games ahead of idle Los Angeles in the NL West with six games left. McCovey belted his 18th homer and was hit by a pitch to force in a run. Perry, celebrating his first Dome win since 1979, called the victory a big boost as the club nears clinching.
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Phillies edge Expos as ninth-inning rally wins game
Astrodome fight on the line as St Louis and Greg Luzinski deliver a two run single to cap a four run ninth inning that lifts the Phillies past Montreal. Bob Aspromonte drives in two with two out in the eighth to push the Mets over the Cubs, earning Nolan Ryan his first win in seven weeks. Rookie Lee Richard belts a three run homer and Carlos May adds another as the White Sox rout California, aiding Wilbur Wood’s 21st victory while Wood fires six straight complete games. Angel Mangual draws a bases loaded walk with two out in the ninth to force home the deciding run and give Oakland the win over Milwaukee in front of a mere 1,535 fans.
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Browns face Colts with Lindsey sidelined by calf pull
Cleveland plans a rugged defense as Baltimore counters with Tom Matte and Norm Bulaich. Lindsey’s calf strain sidelines the Browns middle linebacker, rookie Rick Kingrea replacing him. Jets and Houston game notes show Colts’ power and Browns’ improving defense ahead of the key AFC matchup. Lit tle League North signup closes with age-based tryouts at St Jude Field tomorrow for next summer.
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Colorado Faces Ohio State In Big Intersection Clash
Colorado and Ohio State preview their meeting as both teams boast strong offenses and rugged defenses. Colorado’s Charlie Davis leads a potent ground attack while Ohio State counters with a deep lineup and tough matchup skills. The game boosts ranking pride as 84,000 fans expect a high tempo battle with key players returning from injuries.
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Ranger Fresh Blank Avon Roster Freshmen Triumph 18 0
Avon North Ridgeville freshman team defeated Avon 18 0 to move to 1-1. John Brunner rushed for 95 yards and scored a TD. Joe Mishko added the other two Ranger scores. Cincinnati Royals beat Cleveland Cavaliers 122 96 in NBA exhibition at Kent State gym. Tom Van Arsdale 18 points Nate Williams 17. Dave Sorenson led Cavs with 16. Royals shot 44.4 percent. Cavs 36.4. Crowd 2,420.
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Ashland nips Pioneer runners in close cross country meet
Ashland beat Elyria 28 to 27 as Mike Duncan led Ashland with a 10 minute 56 second two mile. Elyria placed Jeff Couture second and Dwayne Mullins fourth with Rod Paris fifth and Wes Nevins third. Elyria top runners Newson Barkacs Massey Jankowski Browning Jerr y Gilbert Board among others. The Pioneer team aims for its first win Tuesday against Norwalk at Lorain County Community College.
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Elyria High Faces East Tech in Non-conference Test
Elyria High seeks a non conference sweep against East Tech tonight at Ely Stadium. The Scarabs feature tall ends Nate Washington Mike St Clair and Charles Morris with quarterback Edgar Hanna while Elyria counters with Maxwell Oliver and Perkins in a quick striking ground game. Barton cautions about East Tech speed and air attack as a tough test for the Pioneer defense.
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Nansemond tops Albatross to win Little Brown Jug heat raceoff
Nansemond driven by Hervé Filion defeats Albatross by a head in the two division heats and wins the raceoff after two days of racing at Delaware County Fairgrounds. H Tre Luca finishes first division winner, while Nansemond earns 21,622 for second place in the Jug event with a 1:57 2/5 first heat.
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Elyria Jayvees edge Berea Midpark for 3-0 JV record
Elyria High School junior varsity football won 14-8 over Berea Midpark to stay undefeated at 3-0. Midpark led 8-6 at halftime after receiving a late second quarter score, but Elyria answered with a 3 yard TD from Ed Abrams and a successful two point attempt. Abrams added the go ahead score on a 3 yard option run, with Gary Stevenson converting the extra point. Elyria will host Sandusky next Saturday morning October 9.
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