September 22, 1980 Table Of Contents
Viewpoint
THE BIRD AND FRIENDS MAY ANNOY YOU, BUT CONSIDER WHAT THEY MEAN TO ME
Billy Sims
Whether accelerating in the open field or hurtling over for a touchdown or—surprise!—catching passes, Billy Sims has powered the Lions to lopsided wins over L.A. and Green Bay
The Family
With Pops ailing and his brood failing, the Pirates may be former champions before postseason play gets under way
By E.M. Swift
Oops To Whoops
THE DAY THAT THE OOPS TURNED TO WHOOPS
No. 1-ranked Ohio State and leading Heisman Trophy candidate Art Schlichter fell behind Syracuse 21-3 early in the second quarter before rallying for a 31-21 win
By Joe Marshall
Jungle Tarpon
Archaeologists and anglers come to a Guatemalan lake for the temples and tarpon. If they're lucky, they find Albert
By Clive Gammon
Baseball
Although Brewer Cecil Cooper's .357 hitting season has been obscured by the Year of Brett, he needs no sympathy
College Football
In a 73-0 shocker, Wichita State discovered why pro scouts think South Carolina's George Rogers is the best runner around. He's big, fast—and has a little wiggle
By Jim Kaplan
Horse Racing
By beating Genuine Risk (2) in the Maskette, the filly Bold 'N Determined laid claim to being the top 3-year-old
Larry Holmes
Confused with Ernie Holmes, introduced as the next heavyweight champion of the world, WBC champ Larry Holmes wants his due While realizing he Won't get it no matter how he fares with Ali
By William Nack
Nostalgia
ALTHOUGH THE DODGERS CAN NEVER GO HOME AGAIN, THEIR 1955 PENNANT DID
By Stan Isaacs
For The Record
A roundup of the week Sept. 8-14
Compiled by Craig Neff
19th Hole: The Readers Take Over
19TH HOLE: THE READERS TAKE OVER
Edited by Gay Flood
Departments
Edited by Jerry Kirshenbaum