Detroit Clinches East Title In Tug Of War Finish
Detroit Tigers clinched the American League East by defeating Boston 4 1 as Al Kaline delivered the go ahead in the seventh and scored on Carl Yastrzemski errors. Kaline fueled a field storm as fans rushed the diamond in celebration. Oakland lost to California while other AL games unfolded.
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Kaline lifts Tigers to division title and playoff berth
Veteran hitter Kaline goes 22-for-441 with key plays in a seven inning win over the Red Sox. Manager Billy Martin praises Kaline as the title run’s linchpin while Eddie Kasko’s Tigers clinch the division and prepare to face the Oakland A's in a best of five series. Tommy Harper notes Boston’s lack of offense as the issue. John Stephenson’s ninth inning RBI seals Oakland win later that night.
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Blass Set For Pirates Playoff Start After Elbow Worry
Steve Blass reports no pain in his right elbow after a line drive strike last Sunday and a brief relief appearance Tuesday. Manager Bill Virdon confirms Blass will start Game No 1 of the NL playoff series against the Reds. Bob Moose pitched five innings Tuesday, limiting the Pirates to two runs in a 6-0 lead.
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Windham Rules Out Aiken Track Purchase Feasible
City of Aiken would need personnel and funds to buy and run the Jefferson Aiken Mile Training Center. Mayor Windham states council faces other priorities and lack of track management expertise makes purchase unfeasible at present.
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Royals Replace Bob Lemon as Manager with Buck McKeon
Kansas City owner Ewing Kauffman announced Buck McKeon would replace Bob Lemon as manager of the Royals. McKeon, 41, had led the Omaha farm team for four years and earned AA manager of the year honors in 1969 and 1970. Lemon, star pitcher in the 1940s and 1950s, had managed since 1970, guiding Kansas City to a 76-65 record last season, the best in club history.
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Plunkett Voted Best Player in USM Opener
HATTIESBURG MISS Wilson Plunkett a USM junior from Aiken was named best offensive player in the Southerners opener against Texas Arlington. He carried nine times for an average near ten yards per attempt and had a 38 yard run. He also caught two passes including a 27 yard score pass from Buddy Palazzo.
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Racing Roundup Highlights From Tracks Across the Nation
On Your Toes led all the way to win the Vertex Purse at Belmont Park. Evil Intention romped at Laurel by seven lengths. Wise Solomon captured the Keansburg Purse at Atlantic City by a length. Native Pine upset Mr. Egon Gee at Sportsman's Park. Harness driver Joe O'Brien suffered multiple injuries at The Red Mile. Persian Warrior won the Rockingham feature in Salem New Hampshire. Procne won the Bay Meadows feature allowance in San Mateo.
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Baseball Standings and Tuesday Results Across Leagues
Major and National League standings update with Chicago Milwaukee and Pittsburgh leading divisions. Notes include Tuesday results Philadelphia 11 Chicago 1 and New York 5 Montreal 2 in 12 innings, plus clashes across Los Angeles Atlanta Cincinnati Houston San Francisco San Diego.
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USC Faces Stanford in Pac 8 Showdown
New York AP reports Southern California, 5–0, faces its toughest test as Stanford, ranked 15th, aims for a third straight Pac 8 title. McKay notes Stanford’s balance with Winesberry and Boryla, while USC gauges defense and pacing for a cautious approach.
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Ingram Faces Georgia Tech After Oklahoma Loss
Clemson coach Hootie Ingram prepares his Tigers for Georgia Tech at Grant Field in a fourth straight non conference test. Eddie McAshan leads Tech after a five touchdown showing against Rice while Clemson eyes key players and potential lineup tweaks.
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Shaw Leads Wolfpack in Key Duke Showdown
Bruce Shaw NC State quarterback has grown into a confident starter with 63 percent completion and 169 yards per game while delivering five touchdowns. Against Duke, NC State promotes freshman tight end Pat Hovance to the starting lineup and moves Howard Bradburn to the first unit on the offensive line to replace injured Bob Blanchard.
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