Reds Seek Fourth Straight In Chicago Showdown
In Chicago the Reds aim to complete a four game sweep of the Cubs. A win would push Cincinnati back into first place if San Francisco loses to Philadelphia. Pete Rose, Johnny Bench and Alex Johnson pace the offense while Clay Carroll seeks his seventh save as Ken Holtzman faces Cincinnati for the Cubs.
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Versatile Move By Bengals Sets New Starters
In Wilmington Ohio AP reports Bengals coach Paul Brown reshuffles the offense as Jess Phillips moves from defense to starting backfield opposite Paul Robinson. Essex Johnson shifts to halfback as Brown experiments with six running backs for a Saturday night clash with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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Oilers Cowboys Kickoff Weekend Pro Grid Tonight
The Houston Oilers seek to end the Dallas Cowboys Texas Pro Championship hold in a sold out Astrodome tilt kicking off a 13 game holiday weekend. Dallas backs Baynham Shy Morton pace the attack while Lemm warns of quick plays. Morton seeks edge over Beathard as both clubs post 2 1 records.
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Mets Dominate New Expansion Padres as Koosman Shines
The New York Mets beat the San Diego Padres for the 11th straight time, with Jerry Koosman tossing a two hitter. The win tightened the Mets’ lead while Cincinnati and San Francisco also won to stay near the top of the standings.
Mets Edge Padres Behind Koosman Rally In 2 1 Victory
Jerry Koosman 3-for-5 leads a third inning rally with a line single that starts a run and Cleon Jones drives a two run double for a 2-1 Mets lead over Kirby. Koosman improves to 12-8 as he limits San Diego to a homer by Ollie Brown and a single by Al Ferrara.
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Ashe Wins Opener At U S Open Forest Hills
Ashe Jr. powered to a 6-2 6-2 7-5 victory over Dickie Stockton as the U S Open opened before 11 000 at West Side. Graebner Smith and Lutz advanced while Roche Laver Newcombe Rosewall Emerson and Gonzales won or appeared in early rounds. Alexander High seeks football foe for Oct 24. coach Snipes listed for contact.
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