Mets Clinch Five Run Lead In Tumultuous NL Playoff Clash
New York beat Cincinnati 9-2 at Shea to take a 2-1 series lead in the NL playoffs. Rusty Staub hit two home runs driving in four. an on-field brawl involving Pete Rose and Rusty Staub erupted after Rose shoved Harrelson, delaying the game as fans tossed debris. Staub's third homer in the series helped the Mets pull away, while Gary Nolan tried to steady the Reds pitching in a chaotic, crowd-scattered contest.
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Mets Reds brawl mars playoff, ends with crowd unrest
In New York, Bud Harrelson and Pete Rose exchanged blows at second base triggering one of baseballs wild melees as 53,967 spectators watched. The Mets led 9-2 when the confrontation erupted, players from both sides spilled onto the field, and fans hurled bottles and debris until order was restored.
Coaches Prefer Winning Plays Over Ties In College Football
Kansas coach Don Fambrough would go for two points again with three minutes left to avoid a tie against Tennessee, while Rutgers coach Frank Burns attempted a deep pass on fourth down for a win instead of settling for a tie. Oklahoma’s Barry Switzer defends not passing late, preferring percentage plays and a shot at victory. Minnesota fullback John Jones was hospitalized after a clipping penalty struck his eye as an official flag fell. Nebraska coach Tom Osborne downplays flashy plays after John O Leary’s 66-yard punt return capped by a somersault.
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Roll-A-Way blanks Glen-Mor in 8-0 women’s bowling
Roll-A-Way Lanes women’s pro team beat Glen-Mor 8-0 at home, posting 1,543 to 1,485 as Pat Tarbox led with 324 followed by Noreen Munford and Ann Hubert with 318 each. Roll-A-Way improves to 18-6 with key tests against top rivals in the next four weeks.
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Ohio State holds top spot as Tulane and Kansas break in
Ohio State received 41 first place votes and 1,150 points after a 27-3 win over Washington State, with Nebraska 48-7 over Minnesota narrowing the margin behind. Alabama 3rd, Southern Cal 4th, Michigan 5th, Oklahoma 6th, and Penn State top the rest as Kansas and Tulane debut in the Top Twenty alongside Miami of Ohio.
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Tiger Group Plans Biddeford Homecoming Dance
Biddeford High Athletic Activities Association holds a 7:30 p.m. meeting at Biddeford High School cafeteria to discuss homecoming dance and a bean supper. The item lists organizers and the date.
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