September 9, 1984
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The Dolphins
The Dolphins' Dan Marino nearly got the max in the NFL quarterback ratings during a 35-17 rout of the Redskins
Teammates Dave Winfield and Don Mattingly are in a tight battle for the batting crown
Miami-Florida
Miami beat Florida for its second win, but the Gators lost more than a game
Bill Fralic
He's rough. He's tough. He speaks his mind. They just don't make 'em like Pitt tackle Bill Fralic anymore
College Football
Pro Football
K.C.'s Todd Blackledge was too hot for his father's Steelers to handle
Golf
Scott Verplank unleashed a birdie blitz to win the U.S. Amateur
Baseball
Willie Hernandez of Detroit could scowl his way to the MVP award
Boxing
Pinklon Thomas beat Tim Witherspoon for the WBC heavyweight title
Class Of '81
Three years ago Oakland's five starters seemed to have brilliant futures, but only one of them has pitched in the major leagues this season
On The Scene
For The Record
19th Hole: The Readers Take Over
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