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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1973

Page

6

A's Defeat Orioles Prepare For Mets World Series Kickoff

Oakland and New York meet in Game One of the 1973 World Series with the A's aiming for a second straight title and the Mets seeking their first since 1969. The Mets recovered from a late-season slide, beat Cincinnati in the NL playoffs, and clinched the pennant while Oakland topped Baltimore to advance. Reggie Jackson leads a strong A's lineup and pitching staff.

Oakland Mets New York Cincinnati Baltimore A’s

Holtzman Set For A's In World Series Opener

Ken Holtzman, the left hander for the Oakland A's, eyes the opening World Series game against the New York Mets at the Oakland Coliseum. He says he has faced the Mets many times and welcomes the chance to pitch against them again. The A's clinched the pennant with Jim Hunter pitching a 3-0 victory over Baltimore. Hunter spoke of pitching low and avoiding home runs as Oakland edged Baltimore to win the series three games to two.

Oakland Ken Holtzman Oakland A’s New York Mets Oakland Coliseum Chicago Cubs Holtzman Cincinnati Baltimore A’s Jim Hunter Orioles Hunter Ray Fosse Brooks Robinson Dick Green Joe Rudi Gene Tenace Vic Davalillo Jesus Alou A's

Spinks Shines in Carolina Victory Over Virginia Tech

USC's Randy Spinks started for the first time and rushed 76 yards on 17 carries as South Carolina beat Virginia Tech 27 24 at Lane Stadium. Spinks praised the win and credited teammates Mike Farrell and Jeff Grantz for key contributions in a balanced offensive showing.

Columbia Randy Spinks South Carolina Virginia Tech North Augusta Spinks Carolina Gamecocks Gobblers Lane Stadium Blacksburg UPI Jeff Grantz Jay Lynn Hodgin Mike Farrell Upper Darby Mike

Maryland-NC State clash sets ACC title tone in Raleigh

The Maryland Terrapins visit North Carolina State in a pivotal ACC showdown as the top offense meets the league's best defense. Maryland seeks another win after beating North Carolina 23-3 while NCSU topped UNC 28-26, with the loser likely out of the conference title hunt.

Associated Press Raleigh North Carolina Maryland Tar Heels Wolfpack ACC N.C. State Terps West Virginia

Friday and Saturday High School Football Schedule Standings

Friday games list Aiken at Columbia High Memorial Stadium 7 30 Porter Gaud at North Augusta 8 Mid Carolina at Graniteville 8 Williston Elko at Wagner Salley Homecoming 8 Jackson at Barnwell 3 Saluda at L B C 8 Saturday Ridge Spring Monetta vs Gilbert at Lexington 8 St Angela vs Cardinal Newman Homecoming at Clearwater 7

Aiken Columbia St. Angela Cardinal Newman Mid-Carolina Graniteville Williston-Elko W-S Ridge Spring-Monetta Gilbert Saluda L-B-C Jackson Barnwell Porter-Gaud N. Augusta USC Wake Forest Maryland N.C. State Virginia Clemson Davidson Furman Tulane Duke Oklahoma Texas L.S.U Auburn Villanova Tampa Tom Hutchison Scott Hunter Aiken Aiken Williston-Elko Wagener-Salley Rs-M Barnwell Barnwell L.S.U. L.S.A. Tampa Columbia High Memorial Stadium Porter Gaud North Augusta Mid- Carolina Wagener-Salley Ridge Spring-Monetta Lexington Clearwater

Rosewall and Drysdale Reach Toyo Open Semifinals

Ken Rosewall of Australia defeated Kim Warwick 6 3 6 1 to reach the Toyo Open semifinals at Tokyo. Cliff Drysdale of South Africa swept Jeff Borowiak 6 2 6 2 to also advance in the $60,000 tournament.

Tokyo Ken Rosewall Australia Cliff Drysdale South Africa Rosewall Kim Warwick Drysdale Jeff Borowiak

Eagles and Hurricanes Kickoff Weekend Matchup At Orange Bowl

Boston College seeks national notice entering a 3-1 start as they face Miami Fla after the Hurricanes stunned Texas and then beat Florida State before a narrow loss to Oklahoma. Houston hosts Virginia Tech as Oklahoma-Texas, Ohio State at Wisconsin, Nebraska at Missouri, and other top teams clash nationally.

Boston College University of Miami Fla Eagles Navy Penn State Miami Pete Elliott Texas Hurricanes Florida State Oklahoma Sooners Marangi Houston Virginia Tech Cougars Leonard Parker Reggie Cherry Marshall Johnson San Diego State Dallas Longhorns Ohio State Wisconsin Nebraska Missouri Alabama Florida Southern California Washington State Michigan State Army Tennessee Georgia Tech LSU Auburn

Duke Still Seeks New Head Basketball Coach

Duke University continues its search for a new head coach as the Duke Blue Devils prep for practice. Bucky Waters resigned last month and athletic director Carl James says several candidates were interviewed but no decision is final. Assistant coaches Neill McGeachy Jim Lewis and Tony Barone will stay and run practice.

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