Crusaders and Cadets Inaugurate New England Grid Slate
New England opens its 1970 college football slate with Holy Cross at Army and Maine Maritime Academy visiting Coast Guard Academy. Holy Cross faces illness losses and a rebuilding Army squad. Coast Guard and Maine Maritime seek rebound seasons. Other regional games include Colgate at Boston University and Vermont at Connecticut as 34 programs begin play.
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Pirates and Mets battle to a near deadlock in NL race
Luke Walker earned his 12th win as the Pirates beat the Cardinals 2-0, keeping Pittsburgh tied for first with the Mets one game ahead of the Cubs. Willie Stargell hit his 28th homer, and Bob Robertson drove in a run. Cleon Jones starred for the Mets in a 14 inning win over Philadelphia.
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Magic number debate as Twins near AL West clinch
Bill Rigney dismisses the magic number after Minnesota splits a doubleheader with Oakland and sits 12 wins from clinching the AL West. In other scores, Boston beat Detroit 14-0 and Baltimore edged New York 2-1, KC swept Milwaukee, and Cleveland defeated Washington 13-4. Tony Oliva homered for his 22nd. Jim Kaat earned his 12th win with Stan Williams relief.
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Super Bowl Trophy Renamed for Vince Lombardi
The Super Bowl Trophy was renamed to honor Vince Lombardi, the Packers coach who led the team to the first two championships in 1967 and 1968. Commissioner Pete Rozelle praised the choice. Lombardi died Sept. 3 from intestinal cancer. The trophy will remain the annual prize for the winning team as the fifth Super Bowl approaches in Miami on January 17, pitting AFC and NFC champions.
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Bruins begin drills in London after Green returns to practice
The Boston Bruins opened practice in London Ontario with Teddy Green skating for the first time since his skull fracture in September. Coach Tom Johnson reported most players were in camp, with several unsigned contracts and pursuit of new deals amid a draft of Reg Leach and others and top minor leaguers ready to join.
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League Standing Thursday's Results New York and City Matchups
Thursday results show New York defeating Philadelphia 3 2 and Chicago beating Montreal 9 3. San Francisco crushed Houston 11 0, Cincinnati toppled Los Angeles 13 4, Kansas City beat Milwaukee 2 0. First Kansas City 10 Milwaukee 2. Second Boston 14 Detroit 0, Cleveland 13 Washington 4, Ball 2. New York 1 Minnesota 6 Oakland 1. First Minnesota 7 Oakland 2. Second.
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Cassius Clay Finds a Home for Ring Return in Atlanta
Cassius Clay, called Muhammad Ali, signs to defend his heavyweight title against Jerry Quarry on Oct. 26 in a 15 round bout at the Atlanta Municipal Auditorium. Promoters project up to $5 million in revenue from a $100 top price and closed circuit TV. Quarry, 25, says he will fight to win the title. Clay likens the agreement to a personal victory after years of inactivity and legal battles over draft evasion.
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Halas as riverboat gambler in Armed Forces game
George Halas the Chicago Bears owner and coach sought a $15 000 bet on his team winning the NFL Central Division as the Bears face the Minnesota Vikings in the 25th Armed Forces game at Soldiers Field. He proposed a $3 million payoff to cancer funds if he won, but NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle declined. Denver meets Boston in the other Friday night matchup in Salt Lake City.
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