Mets Matlack Blanks Reds in Two-Hit Shutout
The Mets righty Tom Matlack delivered a two hit shutout at Riverfront Stadium, forcing a 1-1 tie in the NL pennant series. Cincinnati banners proclaimed “Paint The Town Reds” as Matlack quieted the Reds and stretched the series to New York for the decisive games.
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Matlack dominates Reds as Mets push toward deciding game
Mets pitcher Jim Matlack delivered a dominant effort in a 5 0 win over Cincinnati as Pete Rose and Joe Morgan failed to reach base. Kosco provided the only Cincinnati spark while Yogi Berra and Sparky Anderson monitored the status of Rose and Morgan for the next game. Koosman faces Grimsley Monday seeking a deciding moment in the series.
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Redskins Cowboys Clash Tonight in NFC Showdown
Washington aims to slow Dallas star Roger Staubach as the 2-1 Redskins face the 3-0 Cowboys in a pivotal Monday night clash. The Redskins pressure unit led by Talbert Brundige Biggs and McDole seeks to sack Staubach, while Staubach bets on quick throws to his backs to counter the rush.
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Steelers Triumph as Chargers Fall Behind Early
Pittsburgh built a 38 point half lead before resting starters and still won 38-21 over San Diego. John Hadl sparked the Rams 31-26 win over Houston, while Minnesota and Dallas also stayed unbeaten with 23-9 and 27-? records.
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A's Even Series as Home Run Attack Proves Orioles Beatable
Oakland defeats Baltimore 6 3 to level the AL playoff series at 1 1. Sal Bando belts two homers and Bert Campaneris, Joe Rudi add solo shots as Oakland outhomers 18 16 in the season series. Ken Holtzman to start game three against Mike Cuellar. Vida Blue slated for game four. Orioles manager Earl Weaver vows to win two of three to take the series back home.
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Harriers Take Second at Salt Fork Invitational
Cambridge hosts the Salt Fork cross country meet with AHS Harriers finishing second behind Marietta. Carl Stempel wins in 10 26, Rick Mansfield 10 30, Mike Mayhew third for Athens, with Spacs Blooser Koch also scoring as Athens drops after the top two.
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Nicklaus Opens Clear at 54-Hold Heritage Lead
Jack Nicklaus shot a 62 for a 199 total, nine strokes ahead of John Lister at the Heritage in Kings Mills Ohio. He fired 10 birdies with one bogey on a 6,915 yard layout as Weiskopf eyed a 63 and rivals chased the Golden Bear in the 1973 event.
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