A's Holtzman to Meet Mets in World Series Opener
Oakland aces Ken Holtzman and Jim Hunter lead a trio of 20 win pitchers into the World Series after the A's clinched the AL pennant by defeating Baltimore in a five game playoff. Hunter praised his shutdown relief and Blue and Holtzman prepare to face New York at Oakland Coliseum and Shea Stadium.
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Series Opens Saturday in World Series Pitching Key
Oakland A's face the New York Mets in Game One of the 1973 World Series. The Mets rallied from a late-season slide to win the NL pennant, while Oakland, defending champions, posted a 94 68 regular season and beat Baltimore 3 0 to clinch. Reggie Jackson leads the A's batting lineup alongside a strong pitching staff.
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Flyers Blank Leafs in Opener as Parent Stars
Bernie Parent, debuting for a fourth team in three years, stopped 28 Toronto shots to lift the Philadelphia Flyers to a 2-0 win over the Maple Leafs in the NHL opener before 17 007 at Philadelphia. Terry Crisp opened scoring at 12 52 of the first period, Bill Barber added a late goal at 14 28 of the final frame.
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Hocking Valley bike ride and club meeting announced
The Hocking Valley Hostel Club sponsors a novices bike ride for two hours starting 10 a.m. Saturday, October 13 at the city pool and invites all outdoor enthusiasts. A monthly club meeting follows at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 16 in Athens Middle School cafeteria. Ohio quarterback Mike Green is 10th nationally in punting with 43.4 yards per kick. three MAC quarterbacks rank in the top 25 in total offense: Greg Kokal of Kent, Reig Lamport of BG, and Gene Swick of Toledo.
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Ohio University hosts Slippery Rock and Kentucky events this weekend
The Ohio University schedule lists field hockey at Mill Street against Slippery Rock Friday at 2 PM and Kentucky Saturday at 11 AM. Volleyball plays in Grover Center Friday at 3 PM and against Ohio Dominican Saturday at 10 AM. Swimming meets Ashland at 1 PM in the natatorium.
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First Annual Tri-State Big Buck Contest Opens
The Southern Hills Sportsmen Club sponsors a bow and gun hunter contest starting today. It runs through the deer season in Ohio Kentucky and West Virginia. Hunters may enter at licensed hunting outlets or via club members.
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Ohio Valley Riding Club Horse Show Near Parkersburg
The Ohio Valley Riding Club will hold a horse show on Sunday October 14 at Cox's field Rt 2 at Gihon Rd Parkersburg West Virginia. There are 19 halter classes and 26 performance classes. For more information contact Walter Sams at 304 428 3553.
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Houk Named New Detroit Field Boss
Ralph Houk was named Detroit Tigers manager in a three year contract the team’s biggest ever. He replaces Billy Martin fired Sept 2 and aims to erase the thin line between losing and winning amid angry fans in Detroit.
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Miracle Ends Reds Season as Mets Oust Cincinnati
The New York Mets, once last in the NL, defeated the Cincinnati Reds in the playoffs ending a hopeful season. Sparky Anderson’s team faced a mixed year of highs and lows with a fan letter prophecy and a quiet clubhouse as players cleaned lockers and talked of girls.
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