Lonborg Rips Fenway Jinx to Lift Red Sox Pennant
Jim Lonborg and Carl Yastrzemski powered Boston to a 5-3 win over Minnesota, clinching the American League pennant in a dramatic finish. Fans ripped Lonborg’s shirt in celebration as the Red Sox earned their first AL flag since 1946 despite a late surge by Detroit and Minnesota.
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All Over Boston as Red Sox Win 21st Pennant
Manager Dick Williams had his face covered with shaving cream to celebrate the Red Sox clinching the American League pennant, their first since 1946. Williams said the prank was well worth the moment.
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Colts Dominant Unitas Leads 41 7 Victory Over 49ers
Baltimore quarterback Johnny Unitas threw for 353 yards and two touchdowns as the Colts routed San Francisco 41 7. California coach Jack Christiansen praised Unitas noting the Colts could win with nine or ten players if he is healthy.
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Beavers Rout Iowa as defensive depth falters
Iowa suffers a 38 18 defeat at Oregon State exposing holes in the line and a thin defensive front. Key injuries include Galen Neard Bill Bevill replacing starters John Diehl and Duane Grant while Impressive Beaver QB Steve Preece creates constant pressure. Notre Dame and other opponents loom as Iowa looks to rebound.
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Notre Dame Falls to Purdue in Key College Showdown
In a chaotic score summary, Notre Dame drew with Purdue 1-1 while Southern California defeated Michigan 16-0. Houston crushed Wake Forest 10-0 and beat Washington State 34-0, Purdue won 2-0 against Alabama. Noire Dar recorded 621 points in a mixed, unclear slate of results.
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