Royals aim for first pennant after pivotal Game Four win
Kansas City roared to a 7-4 win over New York, forcing a decisive fifth game in the AL series. Hal McRae sparked the offense with extra-base hits, while Graig Nettles homered for the Yankees. The winner advances to Riverfront Stadium for the World Series opener Saturday.
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Celtics Add Sidney Wicks to Roster in Cash Trade
Boston Celtics president Red Auerbach announced the acquisition of Sidney Wicks from the Portland Trail Blazers in a straight cash deal with Irv Levin orchestrating the purchase. Wicks, a 22.3 point 10.3 rebound 4.1 assist star, seeks a pay raise as he negotiates a new contract amid Portland's bid to renegotiate.
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Reds waiting in wings for World Series clash
Cincinnati Reds, fresh from a three game sweep of Philadelphia, await the World Series opponent. Sparky Anderson says no matter who reaches New York, the Reds are confident in their eight-man everyday lineup and aim to face Kansas City or the Yankees. Gary Nolan and Pete Rose favor New York for personal reasons, while Ray Shore would rather see Kansas City. Don Gullett stays noncommittal.
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Bruins Downgrade Rangers 5 1 In Season Opener
Bruins center Gregg Sheppard erupted for three goals and an assist as Boston routed the New York Rangers 5-1 in the first meeting of the season. The win featured Sheppard leading the attack with goals at 10:08 of the first, 12:14 of the second, and 16:54 of the third, while Rick Middleton, Brad Park, Dave Forbes, Wayne Cashman, and Johnny Bucyk contributed as Boston reshaped the scoreline. Rangers coach John Ferguson lamented weak penalty killing while Don Murdoch, Esposito, and Ken Hodge failed to spark a comeback in New York Stadium.
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Southern Division race in scramble after Thornton upset
Thornton Academy stunned Portland 16 8 to pull into a three way Southern Division tie with Portland and Sanford at 3 1. Thornton coach Bob Cote worries about key backs and a looming Sanford game as the two week stretch grows. Portland and Sanford loom as major hurdles with Sanford quarterback Paul Belanger a concern. Cote praises Thornton defense and Jeff Harper's passing while noting Leo Berube strong on the line.
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