Orioles Clinch pennant with sweep of A's in Oakland
Orioles win 5 3 to complete West sweep and clinch the American League pennant. Palmer wins despite a tough start, with Reggie Jackson homering twice as Brooks Robinson drives in two runs. Oakland manager Dick Williams notes Baltimore’s balance as their dominance continues.
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Jim Palmer
Palmer
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Earl Weaver
Reggie Jackson
Orioles sweep A's in playoff series for 9-0 record
The Orioles sealed a 3-1 lead with Sal Bando's homer and added runs on a double by Frank Robinson and a wild pitch. Jackson's long homer closed Oakland's tally as Baltimore dominated the A's to sweep the series. Weaver dismissed dynasty talk, praising the Orioles’ depth and power.
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Frank Robinson
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Battle Of Cats Slated For Lexington Saturday
Ohio University Bobcats travel to Lexington to face Kentucky Wildcats as coach Bill Hess notes a strong Toledo effort with no mental letdown. Kentucky uses a Wishbone offense led by Scruggs and a 4 4 defense, with standout linemen listed and a 1 3 record reflecting tough early opponents.
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Jeff Woodcock
Darryl Bishop
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Johnson Traded From Angels To Indians In Major Move
Controversial outfielder Alex Johnson, suspended for 1970 hitting crown, moved to Cleveland for Vada Pinson and others. The Angels also sent catcher Jerry Moses and cash in the deal, ending Johnson’s seventh season span across five clubs. Pinson, in his 13th year, sought a trade citing promised 1971 salary issues.
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Alan Foster
Frank Bak
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St. Louis
Wilkinson Sets C-C Record in Triangular Cross Country
Athens wins the meet over Chillicothe and Jackson with 25 points. Mike Wilkinson wins the race and sets a course record in 9 minutes, as Athens places seven of the top ten finishers including Richard Sympson and Jim Lavery in fourth and fifth. Steve Landy and Kevin Swaney are runner up and third for Chillicothe.
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Chillicothe
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Richard Sympson
Jim Lavery
Dave Mossbargar
Rick Mansfield
Mark Rowland
Gene Roberts
Bill Diles
Cueto Cut By Memphis Pros In ABA
Al Cueto, a two year veteran from Tulsa who averaged 4.6 points and 3.9 rebounds last season, was released by the Memphis Pros of the ABA.
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Pirates Edge Giants as Robertson Hebner Johnson Shine
Richie Hebner Bob Robertson and Bob Johnson star for the Pittsburgh Pirates in a 2 1 win over the San Francisco Giants at Candlestick Park and Three Rivers Stadium. Robertson hits his fourth series homer, tying Hank Aaron for three playoff homers, while Johnson delivers a five hit pitching gem replacing an injured starter. Murtagh guides a pennant chase and the team eyes the playoff clincher against the Orioles.
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Bob Johnson
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SVAC Showdown Sets Weekend Grid Action Headlines First Place Clash
A pivotal SVAC battle between Eastern and Kyger Creek at Kyger Creek headlines a 14 game weekend slate. Eastern is 4-0 overall in four games, Kyger Creek 3-0-1 with a season opener tie.
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