Tigers Seek Comeback as A's Look for Sweep in AL Playoffs
Detroit faces elimination with game set after Oakland won the first two. Joe Coleman starts for the Tigers against Ken Holtzman while Bert Campaneris is suspended for the remainder of the series for throwing his bat. Martin says Detroit can rally as Campaneris’ ban may spark a comeback.
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Pirates Triumph 3-2 as Stennett Throws Reds Out
Rennie Stennett's perfect throw at the plate fends off Johnny Bench and preserves a 3-2 Pirates win in Cincinnati. Pittsburgh overcomes a 2-0 deficit with Sanguillen's homer, a late run on Hebner scoring, and key relief from Kison to seize a 2-1 series lead.
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al Oliver
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Athens Fullback Don Wood Named Messenger Player of the Week
Athens Bulldogs beat Jackson 12-8 in a key SEOL game to move into a three way tie for second behind Ironton. Don Wood rushed 20 times for 102 yards, scored both Athens TDs including a 16 yard score with 3 25 left to take the lead. He is son of Marion Wood.
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Toby Lathey
West Virginia
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Steve Boetcher
Zanesville
Yamaha
Rich Smith
Chillicothe
Honda
Larry Savage
Buchtel
Bultaco
Joe Smathers
Savage
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Bill Henry
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Campaneris Suspended in AL Playoffs
Oakland shortstop Campy Campaneris has been suspended for the remainder of the American League playoffs by AL President Joe Cronin. Detroit’s Ed Brinkman is out for the season with a ruptured disc after a back injury, with surgery planned and a hospital stay of 7 to 10 days. Jim Campbell will seek to add John Knox as Brinkman’s replacement.
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Oakland Raiders Rout Oilers on Monday Night
Daryle Lamonica threw two TD passes and George Blanda kicked two field goals as Oakland defeated Houston 34 0 in the Astrodome. The Oilers managed only 69 yards offense and five Oakland interceptions highlighted a nationally televised blowout watched by 51 278 fans.
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Nemiah Wilson
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Ken Stabler
Bob Moore
Greg Sampson
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Art Thoms
Black Hawks Seek Wins Without Hull
Chicago veteran Stan Mikita says the team will have to work harder after Bobby Hull's departure. He notes the gallery may chant for Hull, but adds the Hawks have started the season 2-0 with a 3-1 victory opening the run.
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Front Runners Remain Same in Ohio High School Ratings
The AP Ohio football poll shows Massillon and Warren Kennedy staying atop their classes with shifts elsewhere. Sandusky rises to Class AAA runner up. Eastmoor falls after a setback. Garfield enters AAA at number ten as other teams swap spots. In Class AA Warren Kennedy leads with Dayton Jefferson and Columbus Waterson high in the standings. Vermilion and Steubenville Central Catholic cling to the top ten. Class A sees Marion Pleasant and Ada still ahead with several new movers like Norwalk St. Paul and Newark Catholic joining the top ten. The piece also notes Penguins hockey and Nikita’s scoring burst as the Rangers fall to 5-1 at home.
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Moto Cross Races Highlight Jackson Event
Apple City motorcycle club hosted a Sunday moto cross near Jackson with five engine size classes and a junior division. Henry Holdcroft won the 100cc overall. Rick Proctor and Mitch Sieling led the 125cc class showings. Joe Riley dominated the 175cc and Cliff Snyder Jr. claimed the junior class. Larry Savage earned the season points title as Athens High School boosters prepare for Friday’s Waverly game.
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Could Any Team Come Back After Three World Series Losses
The article notes no team has ever recovered after losing the first three games to win a World Series. It recalls the 1966 Orioles sweeping the Dodgers in four straight and mentions Bobby Richardson as the all time World Series RBI leader with 12 in the 1960 Series.
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