A's Clinch AL Pennant With 2-1 Win Over Orioles
The Oakland A's clinched their third straight American League pennant by edging the Baltimore Orioles 2-1. Despite only one hit off Mike Cuellar and Ross Grimsley, Oakland secured the victory and set up a World Series bid. Star players Sal Bando Gene Tenace Reggie Jackson Joe Rudi pressed for recognition and higher pay as manager Alvin Dark faced contract questions from Charlie Finley amid a season of internal fussing.
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A’s clinch first AL pennant in cool, businesslike win
Reggie Jackson singles in Oakland’s only hit, but 11 walks help the Athletics beat the Orioles 2-1 to capture the AL pennant. Jackson says the victory brings poise and confidence for a World Series defense against the Dodgers, while Sal Bando notes the Orioles pitching aided the rally. Al Dark reflects on past triumphs.
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WFL faces slumping crowds at Legion Field and beyond
WFL crowd declines hit Birmingham as the Americans suffer 30-8 loss to Portland. Charley Harraway and Joe Profit score while Mira to Holman and Bishop connect for TDs. Other games see Florida Blazers thrash Fire and Hawaiians edge Bell as league battles low attendance.
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Celtics and Bucks Lose Big Centers To Injuries
Boston’s Dave Cowens fractures his right foot and will miss up to November while Milwaukee’s Kareem Abdul Jabbar sustains an eye scratch and broken hand, leaving both teams with weakened middle. The injuries open the Eastern and Central divisions for challengers as reserve players and trades step in.
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Otter Valley tops Arlington in cross country duel
Otter Valley defeated Arlington 20 to 45 in a dual meet led by a course record set by Arlington rival Jim Poulin who clocked 13 54. Pat O Keefe faced Poulin as Arlington lacked depth and trailed the Otters throughout.
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Dodgers Clinch Pennant in 12-1 Win Over Pirates
Dodgers rout Pirates 12-1 to clinch pennant in Los Angeles. Steve Garvey hits two homers and sets sights on World Series against Oakland A’s. Don Sutton praises second-half form as teammates hail phase three and a date with destiny.
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Mt Anthony Freshman Fall To Buxton Junior Varsity
Mt Anthony freshman soccer lost 2-1 to Buxton JV on Saturday as Curt Shultz tallied MAU’s goal and Buxton struck with 10 seconds left to win. Jeff Hanson broke a bone in his foot and is out for the season.
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Mayaa Youth Football Week Results and Schedule
In last week’s action the Thunderbolts defeated the Chargers 6-0 and the Packers beat North Bennington 7-6 in midget play. Pee wees saw the Lions 18-6 winners over the Steelers and Hoosick Falls blank Vermont Nationals 18-0. This Sunday Thunderbolts meet Clarksburg at 12 30 and North Bennington faces the Packers at 1 30. The Chargers idle. At 2 30 Lions collide with Hoosick Falls and at 4 p m Mixers play Vermont Nationals. Steelers idle.
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