Oakland Athletics

Dick Allen's brief stint with A's was memorable
IF YOU CHARACTERIZED the A's 1977 season as bittersweet, you'd be lying about the sweet. World champs in 1974, the team faded to division champs in '75, then to also-rans in '76.


	Hurd: For weather's sake, start season in March In Our Backyard: El Cerrito's Carson has Ivy in his future Hurd: Rays could have heart to be champs Have trouble sleeping? Watch playoff baseball

Baseball News from AP


	Dodgers' Billingsley has surgery after fall Cuba throws 2 baseball stars off top team Hal Steinbrenner: Offer to CC will have time limit Mussina calls it a career after first 20-win year

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Standings: NL | AL
Injuries: NL | AL
Previews: NL | AL
Statistics: NL | AL
Probable Pitchers

Baseball News from the Times


	Creamer hospitalized after advancing at ADT Utley is facing hip surgery Dick Allen's brief stint with A's was memorable Girl drafted by Japanese team

Game Summaries


	Phillies win World Series after 2-day delay A long time coming: Phillies win the World Series Whither the weather: Wacky World Series on hold Rain suspends Phillies, Rays Game 5 tied at 2-2