Mets Gain Ground in East and Reds Lead West
The Mets beat Chicago 8-2 as Commissioner Kuhn announced playoff plans, tightening the NL East battle and shifting pennant dynamics. Pittsburgh moved within 6 1/4 games of leaders after a 6-2 win over Montreal, while Cincinnati overtook San Francisco in the West with a 5-4 doubleheader sweep ending in 15 innings.
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MLB Scores And Standings In Early October Playoff Outlook
Houston stayed up there with a 9-2 blasting of San Diego while St Louis edged Philadelphia 4-3. In the new four division format Kuhn outlines playoff paths including one and two game ties on Oct 3 and 4. Agee sparked the Mets over the Cubs with key hits and stole the winning run. Red’s Bench homered to beat Marichal. Pirates extend win streak with Jose Martinez grand slam. Dodgers Ted Sizemore clubs Atlanta for only run support. Astros build four run first inning to back Griffin. Cardinals erase Phillies’ early lead as Briggs homers in ninth.
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Red SoxBeat Indians 5-4 After Cleveland Abandons Lead
Boston capitalized on a walks loaded bases in the eighth as Rico Petrocelli's 36th homer and George Scott's two run single turned a 4-3 Cleveland edge into a 5-4 Red Sox win. Hennigan took the loss. Siebert earned the win in relief.
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Braves Acquire Hoyt Wilhelm On Waivers
Atlanta adds 48 year old knuckleballer Hoyt Wilhelm from California Angels on waiver claim. Wilhelm appeared in 44 Angels games with a 5 7 record and 2 46 ERA. Bridgeport notes Fred Pidgeon end for University of Bridgeport out with knee injury for season after scrimmage.
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MLB Scores and Tonight’s Games Across The League
Recap of major results includes New York 9 Chicago 2 and Pittsburgh 6 Montreal 2 in separate games. St Louis 4 Philadelphia 3, Los Angeles 2 Atlanta 0, Cincinnati 5-5 San Francisco 44 with 15 innings in the second game, Houston 4 San Diego 2. Tonight’s slate features Holtzman seeking win in New York, Briles and Perry noted, and multiple doubleheaders and twi nights across cities.
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Laver Signals Retirement Plan After US Open Victory
Australian star Rod Laver, 31, says he will phase out his tennis career over three years while still under contract. He won the US Open title, earning 16,000 dollars, boosting his year total to 106,030 dollars, and notes the rise of young players like Nastase and Fillol as he contemplates a home life with his wife Mary, who is expecting their first child.
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Mira traded to Eagles as Beisler and Mitchell depart
NFL and AFL clubs cleared rosters on labor day market day. George Mira, five year 49ers quarterback, was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles for Randy Beisler and two draft picks. Bobby Mitchell announced his retirement from the Washington Redskins after 20 years, planning to join the club’s player personnel staff. Mitchell leaves behind a 14,078 yard receiving and rushing legacy.
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Maffeo Wins 5 Races At Gansett
Charlie Maffeo the 21 year old apprentice rode five winners at Narragansett Park on Monday after three on Saturday boosting his early lead in New England racing. His winners were Alarm King Taunton Milord Fred Labyrinth and King Drummond with Missi Joy finishing third in the Federal Hill Purse where Black Apache upset.
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Orioles and Twins Closer to Playoff Streak
Baltimore and Minnesota nudged toward October, with Baltimore rained out while Detroit fell to New York. California bombed Minnesota 6 4 as Oakland dropped to 7 3, leaving the Twins 8½ games up. Red Sox beat Cleveland 5 4, Seattle swept Chicago 2 1, and Rookie Miguel Fuentes lost his shutout in the eighth.
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Art Graham Cut by Pats in roster trim for opner
The Boston Patriots released veteran wide receiver Art Graham, defensive back Art McMahon, and rookie running back Bob Gladieux as the team reduced to four IPO players ahead of next Sunday’s AFL opener against the Denver Broncos in Denver. Coach Clive Rush called it a difficult decision amid stiff competition for wide receiver spots. Graham holds the team single season matches record from 1968.
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Football Clinic At Wahconah High Slated Friday
The Dalton junior program hosts an annual football clinic for coaches players and fans at Wahconah Regional High Friday at 7 30 P M Head coach Jim O Connor and staff will explain and demonstrate different phases of the game by mentors.
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