Pirates Win Narrow in Final Series as NL East Falters
The article recalls a tense National League race where the Mets Cubs and Pirates vied for first. Pittsburgh seized the pennant push with late one run wins while New York squandered chances and the Cubs failed to overtake. The piece notes Donn Clendenon and Jerry Grote among contributors and reflects on agee Koosman and bullpen issues.
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Pittsburgh Pirates
Cubs
Mets
Pirates
Shea Stadium
Shea
Pittsburgh
New York
Jim McAndrew
Nolan Ryan
Ron Herbel
Atlanta
Baltimore
Cleon Jones
Tommie Agee
Donn Clendenon
Ken Boswell
Bud Harrelson
Jerry Grote
Agee
Jones
Jerry Koosman
Orioles
Dodgers
Daniel Murtaugh
Cincinnati
Standings and Wednesday Results From Major Leagues
Standings listed for American and National Leagues with team records and games remaining. Wednesday results include Chicago over New York 2 0 Montreal over Philadelphia 5 4 St Louis over Pittsburgh 4 3 Houston over San Francisco 4 3 and San Diego over Los Angeles 2 1.
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Montreal
Philaphia
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Houston
San Francisco
San Diego
Los Angeles
Jenkins
McAndrew
Morton
Lersch
Big Grouper Highlights Busy Deep Sea Fishing Trip
Vernon Yonce of Columbia Road hauled in more than 100 pounds of fish after four hours offshore about 75 miles from Murrey's Inlet. He fished with George Hydrick and Dr. Ed Taylor of Batesburg. A 48 pound grouper fought for 42 minutes before being netted.
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Vernon Yonce
Columbia Road
Managers poised for changes as season ends
Preston Gomez and Harry Walker were rehired as managers of the Padres and Astros after the season finale, with their coaching staffs on one year deals. Billy Martin is tipped to replace the Detroit manager, while Oakland's McNamara may not return. Spec Richardson blamed pitching limits for Astros’ decision, denying fault to Walker’s staff.
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Preston Gomez
Harry Walker
Mayo Smith
John McNamara
Gomez
Walker
San Diego Padres
Houston Astros
Smith
Detroit
McNamara
Oakland
Tigers
Billy Martin
Minnesota
Charles O. Finley
A's
Spec Richardson
Astros
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