Swan song for Senators ends in wild forfeit in DC
Washington fans packed the ballpark as the Senators led the Yankees 7-5 in the ninth, but the game was forfeited after fans surged onto the field and tore at bases and scoreboard. Frank Howard homered for a 4 run rally earlier. he later saluted the crowd. The Senators will move to Texas next season after 71 years in Washington, and police arrested six for disorderly conduct.
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Bridesmaid Giants claim NL West title in tight finish
Giants stars Willie Mays Juan Marichal and rookie Dave Kingman powered a 5-1 victory over the Padres to clinch the National League West by a game over the Dodgers as the 1971 season ended. San Francisco advances to host Pittsburgh in the NL pennant opener. Oakland’s fate awaits.
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Mays Leads Giants In A Lively Playoff Push At Baltimore
Willie Mays drives runs and steals bases in a decisive win to kick off the AL playoffs. Marichal earns his 18th victory while Kingman hits a two run homer as San Francisco eyes a Saturday opener against Pittsburgh. Fox hails the club amid celebrations and plans a rest day before the next game.
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A's big three challenge Birds four in playoff chess
Orioles manager Earl Weaver trusts McNally Cuellar Palmer and Dobson to anchor a playoff rotation against Oakland. Williams counters with Blue Hunter and Dobson. Both managers boast confidence, trading light barbs on pitch choices while Weaver jokes he plays poker with pinochle.
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Kilmer earns praise as Cowboys fight Redskins in big game
UPI pundit forecasts a Dallas victory as the Cowboys seek an NFC East lead in the upcoming clash with Washington. Kilmer shines against the Giants, while Sonny Jurgensen nears return. Predictions include Detroit over Atlanta, Chicago over Los Angeles, and many more NFL picks.
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Weekend showdown at Mt Anthony tests Patriot booters and gridiron club
Mt Anthony faces Arlington in a key soccer clash with both sides aiming to upset Bellows Falls on the road. In football, Mt Anthony meets Bellows Falls in a tough SWL test as Bennington returns to form with ground plays and defensive stops led by Gumpy Haskell and Jeff Galipeau. The Pee Wees host Lee Cougars at Spinelli Sunday and Mt Anthony CDis holds Columbus Day Best Ball all weekend.
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