Next Week

The World Series pits the powerful hitting of the Baltimore Orioles against the pitching and the finesse of the Los Angeles Dodgers. A detailed report and color pictures.

Bonus Baby Bobby Orr is the first of his kind in big-time hockey. Frank Deford tells the story of a hard-checking rookie whose pay will surpass that of many an old pro.

Remember Hugo Batzlinger? You know, the onetime 10th-ranking U.S. table-tennis player? Former Champion Dick Miles presents a hilarious reminiscence of an imperfect nut.