Football World Mourns Vince Lombardi Death in Miami
Washington Redskins and former Green Bay Packers recall Lombardi's drive and discipline as they prepare for a game with the Miami Dolphins. Players credit him with shaping careers and instilling 110 percent effort, while colleagues and officials reflect on his legacy and character.
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Lombardi Knew Death Was at His Bedside
New York based UPI reports Vince Lombardi faced terminal cancer with quiet resolve. He shared final moments with priest Father Edward Bunn at Georgetown University Hospital, praying and maintaining his straightforward, practical approach to life.
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Angels and Twins In Biggest Series Open September Showdown
The California Angels face the Minnesota Twins in a pivotal seven September games set. Tom Bradley pitched a 1-0 complete game to beat Kansas City as the Angels pull within three of the slumping Twins, who also lost to Milwaukee.
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Billy Williams Ends Game Streak
Billy Williams was benched by Leo Durocher ending his string of 1,117 consecutive games as the Cubs beat the Phillies 7-2 behind Ferguson Jenkins. Williams had not missed a game since Sept 21 1963, and his streak surpassed Stan Musial’s NL record in June 1969. Other NL action included St Louis over New York 5-3, Atlanta 11-4 over LA, Cincinnati 7-3 over San Francisco, and San Diego 4-0 over Houston.
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Major League Standings and Thursday Results Across Leagues
National League East led by Pittsburgh and Chicago with New York and St. Louis close behind. West features Cincinnati leading San Francisco and Los Angeles atop a crowded field. American League shows Baltimore and New York at the top with Detroit and Boston chasing. multiple games and pitching matchups listed, amid political advertising.
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Nittany Lions Ready to Roar for 1970 Lambert Trophy
Penn State aims to extend the nation’s longest unbeaten string and chase a fourth straight Lambert Trophy as Pitt, Syracuse, Army and Navy challenge. Notable returnees include Lydell Mitchell, Franco Harris, and Jack Ham. Pitt stars Ralph Cindrich and Joe Carroll with Tony Esposito among backs. Cornell bets on Ed Marinaro and Jim Chasey leads Ivy hopes.
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Judge Rules Green Innocent
Ottawa UPI reports Ted Green, Boston Bruins defenseman, was acquitted in the first criminal action against professional hockey players for on ice violence. Judge Michael Fitzpatrick declared double acquittal ending a case tied to a Sept. 21 exhibition fight with Wayne Maki of the St. Louis Blues, who was also acquitted of assault. Green missed the season after Maki fractured his skull with a stick blow. The case signaled a warning that civil authorities may pursue criminal charges if hockey violence continues.
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