Tempersflare as A's topple Tigers in AL playoffs
Oakland jumped to a 5-0 victory behind Blue Moon Odom's three hitter as Bert Campaneris sparked the A's with three hits and two stolen bases before a benches-clearing incident sparked by a pitch from Lerrin LaGrow. Manager Billy Martin demanded Campaneris suspension, while Campaneris suffered an ankle injury and was ruled out of further playoff games. Umpire Nestor Chylak ejected LaGrow to restore order as Detroit and Oakland battled amid the confrontation.
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Reds Hope for Sweep With Pirates at Riverfront
Reds return to Riverfront Stadium after a 1-1 split at Three Rivers as Johnny Bench and Gary Nolan express confidence in sweeping the Pirates. Nolan slated to start, with Grimsley possible. Reds build early 4-0 lead before Pirates rally, then Morgan delivers insurance in eighth.
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Dolphins Stay Unbeaten After Edge Of Jets 27 17
Miami maintains its sole 4 0 record in pro football by beating the New York Jets 27 17. Bob Griese throws a TD pass and Kiick rushes for a score while Howard Twilley adds a 17 yard TD catch. Vikings fall behind after loss to St Louis Cardinals as Cincinnati and Green Bay win elsewhere.
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Weakened Bruins Fall In Opener To Los Angeles Kings
The defending champion Boston Bruins, hampered by injuries to Bobby Orr and departures of Derek Sanderson and Gerry Cheevers, opened the 1972-73 NHL season with a 4-2 loss to the Los Angeles Kings. The Bruins managed 33 shots but only 2 found the net, while Kings goalie Gary Edwards held firm.
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Buffalo Beats Atlanta 5-3 In NHL Season Opener
Cliff Korell scored twice, three minutes apart in the second period to lift Chicago to a 5-3 win over Atlanta Flames. Buffalo opened the season by defeating Toronto 3-1 with Jim Lorentz scoring twice and adding an assist. Montreal blanked Minnesota 3-0, Vancouver beat California 3-2, Chicago beat Toronto 4-1, and St Louis tied Philadelphia 4-4 in other season openers.
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USC Triumphs Over Stanford In High Tension Showdown
USC Coach John McKay branded Stanfor d as poor winners after a 21 point win over Stanford amid a tense rivalry. Other top teams reclaimed wins with Alabama over Georgia 25-7 and Ohio State 25-18 at Cal, Notre Dame 18-0 over Michigan State, and Texas 27-12 at Utah State.
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Bucks star Jabbar jailed on drug suspicion in Denver
Kareem Abdul Jabbar and teammate Jawina Allen were arrested in Denver on suspected marijuana and dangerous drug possession after cops found drugs in a car outside a downtown hotel. Four others were detained. the district attorney would decide on charges. Jabbar scored 29 points in a 130-92 win hours earlier.
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Pee Wee Bennington Tops Southern Berkshire 60 Yard Run
Randy Frost capped a 60 yard drive with a touchdown in the final 14 seconds of the first half, giving Bennington a 6 0 victory over Southern Berkshire in a pee wee football game. The lone score stood as the game winner.
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