Briles shines as Pirates crush Orioles in Game 4
Nelson Briles fired a two hit shutout to lift the Pirates 3 0 and take a 3 2 series lead over Baltimore in the 1971 World Series. Bob Robertson homered and Gene Clines drove in a run as Pittsburgh rode strong pitching from Briles Blass and Kison. The Pirates head to Baltimore needing one win in two to clinch, while the Orioles must win twice to repeat.
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UPI
Nelson Briles
Pirates
Baltimore
Baltimore Orioles
Orioles
Roberto Clemente
Jim Palmer
Bob Moose
Briles
Bob Robertson
Brooks Robinson
Gene Clines
Clemente
Danny Murtaugh
Nellie Briles
Murderers Row
Buccos
Pirates and Orioles loom for decisive seventh game
Murtaugh says Bob Moose can beat them as Dock Ellis and Mike Cuellar are eyed for potential Game seven pitching. Weaver notes Cuellar is likely to start if needed. Managers dismiss home field edge while Clemente criticizes Baltimore park, Robinson defends outfield. Weaver plans a relaxed team flight with cocktails and milk to celebrate a day off.
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Moose
Murtaugh
Blass
Dock Ellis
Weaver
Mike Cuellar
Clemente
Baltimore
Clemente Named Best Player In World Series
The piece profiles Roberto Clemente as the leading World Series talent, with peers like Earl Weaver and Pirates teammates praising his all around game. It notes his pursuit of 3,000 hits, his fierce competitiveness, and a key World Series moment where his hustle sparked a Pirates rally and a 4-0 win over Baltimore.
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Earl Weaver
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Roberto Clemente
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Cooperstown
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Dave Giusti
Bob Miller
Howie Haak
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Hank
Bob) Robertson
Mike Cuellar
Cuellar
Alex Johnson
Giants
Jets
Buffalo
Channel 4
New England
Miami
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Channel
Minnesota
Green Bay
Colts
Fran Tarkenton
Times' prognosticator previews NFL Week 5 games
The column previews all NFL games with team matchups and betting choices. Highlights include Colts at Giants, Bills at Jets, Lions at Oilers, Eagles at Raiders, Bears at 49ers, Cowboys at Saints, Rams at Falcons, Vikings at Packers, Redskins at Cardinals, Browns at Bengals, Patriots at Dolphins, Chargers at Broncos, and Steelers at Chiefs with team notes and expected margins.
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Dan Pastorini
Lions
Philadelphia
Oakland
Raiders
Daryle Lamonica
Ken Stabler
Eagles
Chicago
San Francisco
49Ers
Zeal
Luck
Bears
Gale
Sayers
Dallas
New Orleans
Calvin Hill
Duane Thomas
Cowboys
Craig Morton
Saints
Archie Manning
Los Angeles
Atlanta
Ram
Falcons
Tommy Nobis
Roman Gabriel
Deacon Jones
Rams
Minnesota
Green Bay
Packers
Viking
Zeke Bratkowski
Vikings
St. Louis
Washington
Cardinals
Jim Hart
Redskins
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Paul Brown
Browns
Ken Anderson
Rick Kingrea
Dale Lindsey
New England
Miami
Larry Csonka
Jim Klick
Patriot
Dolphins
San Diego
Denver
Broncos
Don Horn
Floyd Little
Dick Post
Chargers
Pittsburgh
Kansas City
Chiefs
Steelers
Orioles Rally Hopes Fade As Slump Persists
Baltimore manager Earl Weaver deflects questions with jokes after a 4-0 loss to Pittsburgh amid a three game skid following a 16 game win streak. Players cite poor hitting and defensive miscues as the core issue, while Jim Palmer prepares for a decisive sixth game and notes the pressure to win at home.
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Baltimore
Frank Robinson
Paul Blair
Brooks Robinson
Jim Palmer
Palmer
Mt Anthony eyes upset against Mount Saint Joseph in Rutland
Mt Anthony Patriots push a strong ground game as they travel to face Mount Saint Joseph at Rutland seeking an upset. Key notes include Kevin Murphy s punting and Ray Baker s rushing, while Mounties chase a stout defense and a midseason surge in SVL standings potential.
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Jack Daniels
Kevin Murphy
Keith Hoyt
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Steve Wright
Ray Baker
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Perry Boupton
Otero
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Jeff Galipeau
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Luczynski
Wright
Patriots
Dick Dailey
Jim Gratton
Bennington
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