Orioles Complete Stunning Four Game World Series Sweep
In Baltimore the Orioles routed the Dodgers to win the World Series in four straight. Pitching by Drabowsky Palmer Bunker and McNally shut out Los Angeles from the third inning of game one, with Frank Robinson hitting the lone home run in the finale as the Orioles claimed victory and challenged NL supremacy.
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Bears rebound to beat Colts as 49ers stun Packers
Chicago Bears owner coach George Halas guides a 27-17 victory over the Baltimore Colts with Gale Sayers scoring twice in the second half. Meanwhile the San Francisco 49ers upset Green Bay 21-20 behind George Mira. Pack opponents and standings shift across the NFL.
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Pro Standings and Weekend NFL-inspired Games in Eastern League
Eastern standings show Cleveland 41 Pittsburgh 10 for Saturday results and Sunday scores including Washington 33 Atlanta 30 Chicago 37 Baltimore 17 San Francisco 21 Green Bay 20 Los Angeles 14 Detroit 7 St Louis 24 New York 19 Dallas 7. Next Sunday schedule lists Detroit at Baltimore Green Bay at Chicago Los Angeles at Minnesota Philadelphia at Pittsburgh San Francisco at Atlanta Washington at New York.
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In a rough set of league scores New York beat Buffalo 3 407 4 while San Diego led 22 16 with Boston and Kansas City also posting large totals. Sunday results show Oakland 21 Mem 10 and upcoming games include New York at Houston and San Diego at Buffalo with Miami hosting delivery.
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Orioles Clinch World Series Soars Past Dodgers
In Baltimore the Orioles celebrate a four game series sweep against the Dodgers. Dave McNally credited catcher Andy Etchebarren and Frank Robinsons home run as pivotal. Robinson spoke of the season as great and recalled two key series homers as his greatest thrills. Vice president Humphrey quoted noting owner Hoffberger had predicted Robins homers.
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Celtics Royals Exhibition and Umpire Remembrance
The piece notes an NBA exhibition in Rock Island featuring the Boston Celtics against the Cincinnati Royals with Don Nelson and Bill Russell in attendance as the regular season opens soon. It also memorializes former National League umpire George Magerkurth, recounting his blunt style and famous incidents, and references college scouting figures at a preview event for the Iowa-Purdue game.
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Warriors Scene Denver Bandits in 63-0 Exhibition Escape
Des Moines Warriors crushed the Denver Bandits 63-0 in a Saturday night football exhibition. The Warriors struck for eight touchdowns and dominated on offense with a strong showing from their backfield and receivers.
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