Magic number one preserves A's division lead
Oakland holds a five game AL West edge with five to go after a 4-3 loss to Minnesota. Manager Alvin Dark stays calm, saying a five game cushion with five left is safe while Kansas City wins 4-0 over Texas. Royals aim to close the gap as other AL results shift standings.
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Not Over Yet Weaver's Hopes Still High
The Orioles trailing the Red Sox by four games with eight games left face rain disrupted action. Catfish Hunter scheduled vs Boston as New York hosts a doubleheader while Detroit-Baltimore also delayed. Baltimore crowd approached one million in attendance but rain could thwart that milestone. Brooks Robinson calls the mood helpless amid tight AL East race.
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Dyer Receives 21-Towel Salute After Pirates Win
Dyer was honored with a 21 towel salute after the Pirates beat the Phillies 3-1. He contributed three singles, including a run-scoring hit in the sixth as Bob Moose earned the win. The Pirates clinched the NL East the night before and Moose pitched a three-hitter.
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Ali vs Frazier Rivalry Intensifies Ahead of Heavyweight Title Fight
Manila AP reports growing animosity between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier before their October 1 heavyweight title bout. Ali fuels rivalry with taunts and pranks calling Frazier names while vowing to destroy him. Frazier, calmer, emphasizes his focus and faith as training shifts to tapering.
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Ali's Manila workout fuels talk of a third Frazier bout
Muhammad Ali spoke at Folk Arts Theater in Manila before his title defense against Joe Frazier. The event drew 3,000 spectators as the palm trees along Manila Bay swayed, while debates over his personal life and plans for retirement drew global attention.
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Standings Wednesday's Baseball Games Across Leagues
The schedule lists multiple matchups with current pitchers and records for teams in the majors. Notable games include New York at Chicago, San Francisco at Atlanta, Philadelphia at Pittsburgh, St. Louis at Montreal, Cincinnati at Houston, Los Angeles at San Diego, and Milwaukee at Cleveland with several others noted for Thursday.
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Major League Leaders Baseball Stats Summary
Major League leaders in batting runs and home runs across both leagues. Key figures include Madlock Chi .363 and Rose Cin 107 runs, Luzinski Phi 119 RBIs, Rose and Garvy LA 203 hits, Parker Pgh 25 home runs, and Seaver NY 230 strikeouts. Also lists pitching records and other top performers by team.
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