Pirates Clinch NL East With Ten Inning Win Over Cubs
The Pirates beat the Cubs 5 4 in 10 innings to clinch the NL East as Manny Sanguillen scored on a seventh passed ball by Cubs catcher Steve Swisher in the ninth. Sanguillen then delivered the series winning infield single with the bases loaded in the 10th.
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Pirates await Dodgers in NL playoff opener after rainouts
The Athens Messenger reports the National League playoffs begin with the Pirates facing the Los Angeles in Pittsburgh as St. Louis loses a rainout at Montreal. Other NL games see Los Angeles beating Houston 5-4 in 10, Atlanta routing Cincinnati 13-0, Philadelphia edging New York 3-2 in 10, and San Diego defeating San Francisco 9-5. Hank Aaron finishes season with his 733rd and 20th homer while noting it may not be his last.
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Karras Officially Hired By ABC Monday Night Football
Alex Karras, ex Detroit Lions star, joined ABC Monday Night Football with Cosell and Gifford. Arledge announced a season contract after Karras divested from a gambling publication, replacing Fred Williamson who was fired after the preseason.
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Kaline Retires as Kaline Fans Bid Fond Farewell
Fans said goodbye to Al Kaline finishing 22 seasons as Ken Aspromonte nears replacement by Frank Robinson. Orioles beat Tigers 5-4 as Enos Cabell’s two run double seals the ninth straight win. Denny Doyle hits a bases loaded single to cap California’s 3 2 win over Oakland. Ferguson Jenkins finishes 25 12 after 18 of his last 24 decisions.
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Ford Congratulates Robinson On Appointment
Frank Robinson, 39, named first black manager in major league history for the Cleveland Indians with a $180000 salary. The appointment ends decades of Black pursuit of baseball leadership and follows a career including MVP honors in both leagues and 574 career home runs.
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Walton to Meet Jabbar for Ist Time in Dayton Exhibition
Walton and Abdul-Jabbar prepare for their first head to head on court in a Portland Milwaukee exhibition at the University of Dayton Arena. The 6 11 rookie and 7 2 legend have drawn intense media interest as both sides manage interviews and expectations before the game.
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Baseball league leaders showing top hitters and pitchers
American League leaders include Carew 218 hits and 364 at bats with 93 runs and 118 RBIs as Tex Burroughs drives 118 RBIs. NL leaders feature Bench 129 RBIs and Schmidt 116 RBIs with 36 home runs. Pitching icons include Ryan 367 strikeouts and Blyleven 248.
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