Munson Energizes Lions Past Bears In Mon Night Blowout
Detroit quarterback Bill Munson sparked a comeback victory over Chicago after the Bears led 7-0 at halftime. Munson redirected to a passing attack in the second half, completing seven of 10 passes for 110 yards and a touchdown as the Lions won 28-14 to move to 3-0 in the Central Division while Chicago fell to 2-1.
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Jets’ injury woes deepen as Snell out for season
Coach Weeb Ewbank faces a battered roster after two more starters injury out. Fullback Matt Snell ruptured Achilles, out for season after surgery, ending a top rusher’s pro run. Tackle Roger Finnie also lost indefinitely as Jets seek rotation help and Bill Mathis to report.
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Patriots face injury woes slow progress in season
MILTON Mass UPI The Boston Patriots struggle as injuries mount threatening momentum. Key losses include draft pick Phil Olsen out for the season with a knee injury and Ike Lassiter sidelined by knee cartilage damage. Jim Nance ankle reinjury and other casualties like Carl Garrett and Ron Sellers cloud hopes as the Chiefs game time shifts to avoid World Series scheduling.
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Weaver Brags On Orioles Power In Winning Era
Earl Weaver savors success after Baltimore clinched AL title by beating the Twins thrice. He dismisses comparisons with the 1927 28 Yankees, notes his club’s 109 108 season totals, and says he’d trade for a 4 0 or 4 3 win over Cincinnati while eyeing the Reds as the next challenge.
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Reds Clinch Series With Wilcox Pinch Hit and Bench Heroes
Sparky Anderson pulled 20-year-old reliever Milt Wilcox with the game tied in the eighth and pinch hit Ty Cline, who walked and scored the pennant-winning run on singles by Pete Rose and Bobby Tolan. The Reds swept Pittsburgh 3-2 to reach the World Series against Baltimore as Gary Nolan was named Saturday’s starter.
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Orioles clinch pennant amid quiet celebration
The Baltimore Orioles sealed a second straight American League pennant with a 6-1 win over the Minnesota Twins. Jim Palmer dominated with seven hits and 12 strikeouts, while a Ratliff error sparked a three-run rally backing the run-minded victory as the team eyes a World Series run, echoing Yankees glory.
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