Beattie and Clay Face Royals as Phillies Brace for Dodgers
Phillies open the NLCS facing Los Angeles with Burt Hooton opposing Larry Christenson. Hooton recalls a troubling playoff memory as fans at Veterans Stadium roared, while Dodgers manager Tom Lasorda notes improved consistency. Phillies seek edge after two straight playoff losses and key hittersMike Schmidt and Bake McBride had down years.
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David and Goliath Round NY Yankees to Open ALCS
The New York Yankees defeated the Kansas City Royals 7 1 in game one as Jim Beattie stalled KC with two hits allowed through 5 1 3 innings and Reggie Jackson tallied three RBIs and reached base five times. Beattie exited after bases loaded in the sixth as Ken Clay finished the Royals without a hit.
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Yankees Take Game 1 Behind Beattie Quiet Royals
New York right-hander Jim Beattie and Ken Clay silenced Kansas City with a two-hit effort as the Yankees beat the Royals 1-0 to grab a 1-0 lead in the AL playoff. Reggie Jackson fueled the win with a late three-run homer after radiating postseason form, while Whitey Herzog’s club rued flat play and missed chances.
Handley presses past Osbourn Park 64 35 in district clash
Handley defeats Osbourn Park 64 to 35 as freshman Sharon Williams scores a season high 24 and 11 steals. Handley fortifies Northwestern District record to 6-2 with a dominant first half surge and 32 turnovers forced.
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Handley Climbs to Third in UP AA Football Poll
Handley moves from fifth to third in the United Press International AA high school football poll amid an undefeated run. Southampton holds the top AA ranking, with Harrisonburg second and Narrows fourth. Clarke County also receives votes outside the top 10. In higher classifications Hampton leads the AAA poll, Garfield is third, and GW Danville sits fifth. Parry McCluer leads the A poll with Madison County fourth.
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