World Series Revered As The National Pastime
Mike Strickland notes the World Series as the pinnacle of baseball amid a season of 162 games and other sports, praising its timeless appeal. He recalls past Fall Classics from Ruth to Stargell, and asserts baseball's uniquely American tapestry that unites generations.
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Bowie Kuhn
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John McGraw
Pete Rose
Earl Weaver
Atlanta
Willie Stargell
Babe Ruth
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Lew Burdette
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Boston Red Sox
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Braves lose NLCS as Cardinals reach World Series
St Louis defeated Atlanta 6 2 at Atlanta Fulton County Stadium to clinch the NL pennant. Niekro, 43, expressed optimism about future seasons while teammates vowed to rebound, noting the Braves’ strong regular season and late rally but failing to overcome St Louis’ timely hitting and solid pitching.
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Horner
Terry Harper
Washington
Chamblis
Murphy
Hubbard
Torre
Milwaukee Wins 4-3 to Take AL Pennant
Milwaukee third baseman Paul Molitor and Angels manager Gene Mauch reflected on the Brewers 4-3 win in Game five to capture the American League pennant. Molitor batted .316 in the series and spoke of the celebratory night ahead.
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Camden Team Beats Why Worry in Polo Match at Whitney Field
Camden's Carodel Farm led by Jim Flerx defeated Why Worry Farm of Aiken 8-5 with Flerx netting seven penalty shots and Over Stoddard adding the final goal. Tom Biddle scored three for Why Worry, while his son Tom Biddle Jr. added two. A fall polo schedule continues in Aiken with a 3 p.m. Sunday match.
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Tom Biddle Jr
Aiken
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