Red machine ready to roll
Sparky Anderson rates the Reds as the best in baseball and eyeing a World Series with the Pirates. He praises Pittsburgh while noting Cincinnati’s strong pitching and potent offense. He cites baserunning, 114 steals, and a deep bullpen as keys to a strong title tilt.
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Duke Hopes to Make It Interesting Against Buckeyes
Duke coach Tom Harp returns to his Ohio roots to face No. 1 Ohio State with his Blue Devils aiming to make the game interesting. Harp recalls a 1966 defeat by Notre Dame and expects a tough test as OSU seeks another big win after beating Texas A&M.
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Yaz, Johnson edge for AL batting title by 0.003
Alex Johnson of the California Angels wins the 1970 American League batting crown with a .3289 average while Carl Yastrzemski finishes second at .3286. Johnson was pulled for a pinch runner after a pair of hits in a 13 inning win over the White Sox, as Boston’s Yaz had finished his season earlier. In other games, Baltimore beat Washington 3-2, Minnesota blanked Kansas City 4-0, Oakland defeated Milwaukee 5-4, and Detroit beat Cleveland 1-0. Baltimore’s 11-game winning streak sets a club record, ending at 108 wins. Washington closes with 13 straight losses. Jim Kaat earned his 14th win with a two-run homer support as Minnesota shut out Kansas City.
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Mets Rest Seaver as Cubs Clinch Second Place
In a 4-1 loss to the Cubs, Ferguson Jenkins hurled a two hitter to seal second in the NL East while the Mets rested Tom Seaver for the winter. Los Angeles secured second in the West with a 7-4 win over San Diego as San Francisco faltered. Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, and Philadelphia won their games, with Philly clinching fifth in the East in a 10th inning win over Montreal at Connie Mack Stadium.
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Fifth Quarter Memories and Reprimands
Chuck Shafer recalls Havre de Grace high school's dramatic 36 20 upset over Bel Air in 1961 amid lingering criticism from local sports writers and a reflection on Hoosick Falls Mt Anthony game misperceptions. He acknowledges readers and rivals, noting pride in effort despite losses and the impact of commentary on memory.
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