Mets Capture Lead With Twin Bill Wins Over Expos
The Mets swept a doubleheader against Montreal Expos, 3-2 in 12 innings and 7-1, to move into first place in the NL Eastern Division as Gil Hodges’s club celebrated with champagne in the clubhouse. Key plays included Ken Boswell and Cleon Jones driving in runs, Nolan Ryan’s three-hitter in game two, and a six-run third inning that clinched the second game.
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Giants-Tarkenton Lead Sluggish Exhibition Tour to Montreal
Allie Sherman’s winless New York Giants travel to Montreal for a preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers as France praises and panics over imperfect play. Fran Tarkenton had 284 yards and two TD passes in last week’s 28-27 loss to Minnesota, but defensive breakdowns persist. Also noted are NFL and AFL preseason schedules and several roster moves including King Hill trade to St Louis and multiple cuts.
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Orioles Win Boosts Their Magic Number to Five
Don Buford fueled a Baltimore rally with a walk and a three run homer as the Orioles downed Boston 7 to 5. Buford extended his leadoff record by scoring twice and reaching base three times in the win that kept Baltimore 1 1/2 games ahead of Detroit in the American League East.
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Harvard football adds veteran starter wearing fresh name
Harvard University reveals its fall lineup with Frank Veteran as a veteran starter and a sophomore linebacker from Tarrytown New York joining the squad.
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Pitcher's Battle Turns Offensive as Orioles Top Red Sox 8 7
In Baltimore, Mike Nagy and Jim Palmer faced off in a high scoring opener of a two game set. The Red Sox outhit Baltimore 14 10 but three Boston errors produced five unearned runs. Syd O'Brien homered in the first inning and led with four hits.
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Standings Update and Red Sox Orioles Classic
Baseball night features multiple games with key clashes from St Louis at Pittsburgh to San Francisco at Atlanta as standings tighten. The Red Sox vs Orioles marathon included Yaz hitting his 36th homer and reaching 1500 career hits, while Baltimore clinched its 98th win in club history amid late drama and potential AL season record pursuit.
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