Hunter to wrap up World Series for Yankees over Dodgers
New York plans to start Catfish Hunter in Game Six as they hold a 3-2 lead in the World Series after a 12-2 win. Don Sutton will oppose, with Lasorda lamenting DH struggles while Yankees players Munson Dent Doyle and Rivers push through injuries and Chambliss remains doubtful.
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Pardee Accepts Blame for Redskins Loss at Philadelphia
Washington coach Jack Pardee took responsibility after a 17-10 defeat in Philadelphia. He cited penalties, turnovers, injuries to Mike Thomas and Clarence Harmon, plus strategic missteps as factors. Pardee admitted the team failed to play up to its earlier six game form and warned of adjustments due to injuries and lineup changes.
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Colts Must Learn to Win Without Bert Jones
Baltimore coach Ted Marchibroda said the Colts face a wall after a 33 10 loss to the Jets and Bert Jones injures his shoulder in the first quarter. Jones separated his shoulder in pre season and re injures it while attempting a pass. A doubtful starter against the Broncos follows the setback.
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Dodgers Lasorda roars after World Series loss to Yankees
Los Angeles Dodgers skipper Tommy Lasorda defends his club after a 12-2 defeat to the New York Yankees and a 3-2 series deficit. He rejects mental blocks, singles out Nettles and Reggie Jackson, and vows a Tuesday win. Yankee manager Bob Lemon admits surprise at a potential three straight losses but trusts his one-game-at-a-time approach.
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Broncos Rally Past Bears On Morton Comeback
Denver overcame injuries to Norris Weese and Craig Penrose as Craig Morton replaced Penrose and sparked a 16-7 comeback. A fake field goal by Steve Foley set up Jon Keyworth’s TD and Morton's late touchdown pass sealed the win, moving Denver to 5-2.
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World Series Fever Captured By Media Clamor
In a nostalgic take on baseball passion, the author notes World Series devotion eclipses even war and famine in public emotion. He recalls Bobby Thomson and the 1951 pennant chase, contrasts the series with six months of grind, and discusses players' pressure from pervasive media coverage during the Yankees Dodgers clash.
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