Poland protests scheduling for World Cup match in Argentina
The Polish team urged FIFA to move Argentina’s vital World Cup clash to afternoon to allow fair play and equal viewing in Poland. The debate centers on simultaneous kickoffs with Brazil and Argentina games, with teams weighing final implications and goal difference.
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International Soccer Federation
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Cladio Coutinho
Scott Breaks Slump with Tie-Breaking Hit in Red Sox Rally
In a Fenway Park thriller the Red Sox beat the Yankees 10-4 as George Scott snapped a three strikeout drought with a decisive eighth inning single. Carlton Fisk and Rick Burleson delivered key hits to fuel the six-run rally and Boston opened the season with a win over New York.
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Manny Trillo
Chicago
Mike Vail
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Gene Clines
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Lopez Dominates LPGA Shaping 1980 Season
Nancy Lopez dominates the LPGA with five straight wins including Locust Hill victory over Jane Blalock and Debbie Massey. Betsy Rawls calls Lopez a superstar boosting fan interest as the 21 year old rookie nears seven career wins and $153,336 earnings since turning pro.
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Jane Blalock
Debbie Massey
Rochester
Locust Hill Country Club
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Rawls
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Byron Nelson
Jerry Pate
Leave Violence to the Players, Says Walker
Former Heisman winner Doak Walker argues there is no need for sports violence legislation. He says players will police themselves after his SMU years 1945 1947 49 and pro years with the Detroit Lions six seasons. He notes players who tried dirty licks rarely lasted.
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Will Grimsley and the Dead Dog Play Revisited by Walker
Former pro football star Walker, now Denver builder and Cherry Hills member, recalls the dead dog play in Dallas Highland Park's title game. He notes postcareers, marriage to Skeeter Werner, and views on modern football’s money over joy after attending the U Open in Denver.
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Cherry Hills Country Club
Andy North
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Dallas
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Lip Still Has Pepper In Leo Durocher Spotlight
AP Sports Writer recalls Leo Durocher's edge as he defends the All Star selection process. He mocks Sparky Anderson's critique of fan voting, defends computer card voting, and argues stars should embrace the game and its honors. He lists players contending for spots and asserts his readiness to pick from a deep roster.
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