Athletics Break 41-Year Pennant Famine in AL Championship
The Oakland Athletics defeated the Detroit Tigers 2-1 in a five game AL playoff to claim the pennant and advance to the World Series against the Cincinnati Reds. Ken Holtzman will start the series opener with Bert Campaneris back. Reggie Jackson may miss with a pulled hamstring. Blue Moon Odom and Vida Blue helped the win as Jackson and Hendrick fueled the offense with key plays including a steal of home. The victory ends a 41 year drought dating back to 1931 for the A’s in the AL title.
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Aiken Area Teams Ready for Friday the 13th Contests
Milton Toby reports on Friday night football where St. Angela Saints host Cardinal Newman in a homecoming battle as Ridge Spring Monetta and Gilbert also play. St. Angela leads the 5 A conference at 4 2 0 while Cardinal Newman sits near the bottom toj.
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Aiken 4AA Tonight Highlights Conference Showdowns
The 4AA slate features Barnwell hosting a strong undefeated rival as conference leaders. Aiken faces Columbia as a must win to stay in the 4AAAA race while LBC travels to Saluda seeking first league win. Graniteville visits Mid Carolina and Wagener heads to Williston with both games shaping the standings. Williston hosts Wagener in a low momentum bout as the War Eagles chase improvement.
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King Leads Virginia Slims Quarter-Finals Field
Wimbledon champion Billie Jean King advances to the quarter-finals of the 100000 Virginia Slims Championship in Boca Raton as Rosemary Casals Margaret Court and Nancy Gunter exit after first-round losses. Chris Evert also wins her opening match.
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Lucky Vida Blue Delivers A's to World Series
Vida Blue preserved Oakland's 2 1 victory over Detroit in the final American League playoff game. The pitcher logged four scoreless innings in relief, scattering three hits as he helped the A's reach the World Series amid tension over managerial decisions and contract talks.
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Jackson Takes Fourth Pee Wee Football Game
The Jackson Midget football team shut out Pinecrest 24 to 0 to stay atop the Aiken Pee Wee Midget division standings. Other results include Aiken 6 Millbrook 0, East Aiken 60 New Ellenton 0, Graniteville 1 North Aiken 0, East Aiken 12 New Ellenton 7, North Aiken 7 Graniteville 0, Pinecrest 6 Jackson 0, and Millbrook 0 Aiken 0.
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Oklahoma Favored Over Texas In 67th Meeting
The Associated Press notes Oklahoma is favored over Texas in the 67th Red River Classic at the Cotton Bowl. The Sooners, ranked second, meet 10th-ranked Texas in a high profile clash as part of a weekend featuring multiple AP Top Ten showdowns including LSU vs Auburn and USC vs Notre Dame.
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Iselin Cup Golf Draws 32 Two-Man Teams
Sixty-two golfers tee off tomorrow in the Iselin Cup two day event at Palmetto Country Club. The field forms 2 two-man teams with a two day format. Originally set for December the tournament moved to October 14 15.
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