Mets Seize NL East Title With Quiet Confidence
The Mets defeated multiple defending NL champions to clinch the division, facing criticism yet showing youth and spirit. Legends like Seaver and Durocher's Cubs are analyzed as the Mets express no pressure, confident in future chances after years of losing.
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Durocher
Ernie Banks
Ron Santo
Randy Hundley
Billy Williams
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Banks
Giants Still In It Seeker King Says Hope Remains
Giants manager Clyde King insists San Francisco is not out of the pennant race as the team battles the Braves for a possible playoff spot. The piece notes looming NL and AL races, key pitchers like Niekro and McNally, and Chase for batting titles and 20 win marks with three days left in the season.
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Clyde King
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New York Mets
Braves
Phil Niekro
Reds
Themm
Niekro
Gary Nolan
Padres
Mets
Baltimore
Minnesota
Detroit
Tigers
Twins
Chicago White Sox
Dave McNally
Orioles
Jim Perry
Cleveland
Cubs
Chicago
Jerry Koosman
Tom Seaver
Pete Rose
Roberto’ Clemente
Pittsburgh
New York
Cleon Jones
Rod Carew
Rich Reese
Willie McCovey
Hank Aaron
Harmon Killebrew
Reggie Jackson
Oakland
Frank Howard
Washington
McNally
Seaver
Denny McLain
Mike Cuellar
Dave Boswell
Mel Stottlemyre
New York Yankees
Juan Marichal
Ferguson Jenkins
Bill Hands
Larry Dierker
Houston
Bob Gibson
St. Louis
Mickey Lolich
Claude Osteen
Bill Singer
Los Angeles
Bowling Briefs Highlight Law rence's 200 211 233 Night
Dave Lawrence led his team with a 200 211 233 series and top team score 2381 while posting 703 handicap. Piggly Wiggly claimed high game 811 as other skaters and splits were noted. standings list Coca Cola and Heart of Aiken Rest. teams with wins and losses.
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Piggly Wiggly
Tom Loftin
John Harden
Tommy Krick
Oshields Brown
Alberta Howington
Gene Rippey
Charles Snyder
Harry Windham
Jim Snell
Dan Morris
Mary Barnes
Charlotte Lawrence
Helen George
Sandy Happ
Cliff, Pinson
Sonny Ford
Jack Harris
Estelle Hall
Dicky Penix
Jim Catron
Rosco Callahan
Jim Chapman
Jim Burleson
Consumer Credit
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Team Two
Redwood Steak House
Eagle Aviation
Rita White
Amy Blanton
Varyene Burleson
Carolyn Martin
Mattie Jackson
Charlie Lawrence
Thel
Matchmaker Stakes Spotlights Dr Fager Link and Top Fillies
In Atlantic City the Matchmaker Stakes offers a $50 000 stud service purse with a $30 000 winner share and potential breeding to Dr Fager Nearctic or Sea Bird. Gallant Bloom Shuvee Amerigo Lady and Gamely are among top eligibles as 3 year old fillies may dominate despite mares target.
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Dr. Fager
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Gallant Man
Pit Bunny
Shuvee
Belmont Park
Robert Kleberg
King Ranch
Texas
Whitney Stone
Nashua
Coaching Club
Atlantic City
Amerigo Lady
Gamely
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