Blass Trials Arm In Win Sets Pirates in Playoffs
Steve Blass reported no elbow pain after a brief relief appearance in a 6-2 Pirates win over St Louis as Pittsburgh prepared for the NL playoff opener against Cincinnati. Manager Bill Virdon confirmed Blass as the Game 1 starter while Reds beat Houston 6-1.
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Trojan Shadowed By Stanford Challenge In Pac 8 Clash
Southern California faces its toughest test yet as Stanford, ranked 15th, seeks a third straight Pac 8 crown. John McKay notes Stanford’s balanced attack with Winesberry and Boryla, while USC must adjust defenses for the key road game along the California coast.
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Football penalties and play rulings from coachable scramble notes
Summary of multiple football officiating decisions including pass interference penalties on UCLA for offensive actions after hand contact, and penalties or down declarations in Arizona State Oregon and SMU Texas Christian plays. Also notes McNamara hired as Maple Leafs scout and Lincoln Downs race nomination for Spanish Riddle.
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Baseball Standings and Scores From Tuesday and Wednesday
Major league results include Detroit 3 Boston 1 and California 3 Oakland 2. Chicago 5 Minnesota 4, Cleveland 6 Baltimore 5 in 10 innings. National League tight races with Pittsburgh 6 St Louis 2 and Los Angeles 6 Atlanta 5. Regular season endings near.
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Baseball leaders show Carew and Murcer atop AL charts
Major League American League leaders list Carey Min 316 at bats and Murcer 102 runs. Hitting and pitching leaders include Rudi 181 hits for Oak and Lolich 247 strikeouts for Detroit. Michigan State lineman Brad Van Pelt tops Big Ten with 55 strikeouts before switching to football as a captain.
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Tigers win pennant as Kaline fuels dramatic clinch
Detroit clinched the mini pennant with a 3 1 victory over Boston as Al Kaline delivered the go ahead single in the seventh, scoring the tying run and later insurance run. The Tigers earned a playoff spot against Oakland, while Kaline cited the big games as crucial to the rally.
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Red Sox Conference Set After Tigers Narrow AL East
Detroit defeated Boston to win the AL East race and the Red Sox scheduled a 12:30 p.m. news conference at Tiger Stadium to decide if Eddie Kasko will be rehired as 1973 Boston manager. Dick O Connell announced the event. Darrell Johnson could replace Kasko if needed.
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Cardiac Hockey Team Planned in Biddeford Arena
Men age 35 and over interested in playing in the Cardiac League are invited to an organizational meeting tonight at 7 30 p m at the Westbrook Skating Rink on Pool Road Biddeford. The note adds golf etiquette tips about courtesy to faster players replacing divots and repairing ball marks on the green.
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Carlton Ties Koufax for NL Victory Pace
Steve Carlton of the Philadelphia Phillies tied Sandy Koufax with 27 National League victories finishing the season 27-10 with a 1.9 ERA and 310 strikeouts. Carlton, traded from the Cardinals for Rick Wise, cast doubt on 1973 plans but hinted at contract talks after rest.
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Patriots Pittsburgh Monday game depends on Pirates World Series fate
Patriots GM Upton Bell said the October 22 game in Pittsburgh could move to Monday night October 23 if the Pirates reach the World Series and the series lasts to a sixth or seventh game. The game would be at Three Rivers Stadium regardless of the date. If the Pirates reach a sixth or seventh game, two games could be at Three Rivers on October 21 and 22.
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Royals Name Jack McKeon New Kansas City Manager
Kansas City owner Ewing Kauffman announced Jack McKeon would replace Bob Lemon as Royals manager on a one year contract. Lemon, a former star pitcher, leaves after managing since 1970 with the team seeking continuity and youth under McKeon.
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Bruins appeal under advisement over player defections
The U S Court of Appeals took under advisement an appeal by the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League seeking to prevent Gerry Cheevers and Derek Sanderson from jumping to the World Hockey Association. A district court had refused a preliminary injunction. Sanderson signed with the Philadelphia Blazers and Cheevers with the Cleveland Crusaders.
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Governors Bet On pennant series in split maple syrup wager
In Columbus Ohio Gov John Gilligan and Pennsylvania Gov Milton Shapp place a high stakes bet on the Reds Pirates pennant series. They will watch game one in Pittsburgh on Saturday. In San Diego Linebacker Bob Babich signs a multi year contract with the Chargers. Babich played three games without a deal.
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