Pirates surge late in pennant chase as September heat rises
Pirates post two wins over Phillies to pull within six and 5 1/2 games of first, while Phillies stumble in September. Dave Parker notes Pirates’ strong September run as Pittsburgh shortens the gap. Mets, Giants, Reds, Dodgers and Cardinals win or split elsewhere in the NL.
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Christopherson and Pfantz Ace At Chapman's Golf Course
Tim Christopherson aged 11 of 2917 Meadowbrook Drive SE and Jim Pfantz of Brooklyn each scored a hole in one Monday at Chapman's Golf Course. Christopherson used a five iron on the 2 yard hole while Pfantz used a seven iron. Mark Behounek witnessed Christopherson and Jeff and Luella Pfantz witnessed Pfantz.
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Connors Dominates To Reach U S Open Quarterfinals
Jimmy Connors, ranked strong and aggressive, overpowered 12th seed Vitas Gerulaitis 6-4 6-3 6-1 to advance to the U S Open quarterfinals at Forest Hills. Connors predicts he is the man to beat and continues to sharpen his game as he moves on.
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Big Ten football preseason picks spark debate across schools
Sports writer Gus Schrader critiques preseason rankings placing Michigan atop the Big Ten and lists Ohio State Minnesota Illinois and Michigan State behind. The piece questions media bias toward coach instability, notes Iowa and Indiana scrutiny, and praises Cedar Rapids and Manchester World Series participants while recounting Woody Hayes Rose Bowl silence and a quip from Bob Cummings on Big Ten coaching depth.
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California Wins Legion Title in World Series Thriller
Santa Monica, California clinched the American Legion World Series title with a 7 to 6 victory over Des Plaines in Manchester New Hampshire on Monday night. The win capped a double elimination tourney as California defeated Des Plaines in a high scoring final game.
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Colts Rehire Marchibroda Ends Fractured Standstill
Baltimore Colts owner Robert Ir say and coach Ted Marchibroda reached a mutual agreement to resume their relationship. Marchibroda returns to the team after Ir say accepted his resignation last Sunday following a dispute over system changes. The Colts had endured a rough stretch with four straight losses prior to the reconciliation.
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Woody Hayes walks as questions on MSU recur
Ohio State coach Woody Hayes cut short a news conference amid questions about recruiting violation charges linked to Michigan State. He dismissed the matter as junk, said his players and coaches laugh at it, and focused on preparing for Michigan State while avoiding NCAA probation details and an impending court ruling.
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St Josephs, Mo. reach national tourney on regional win
In Topeka Cedar Rapids Collins ousted 8-2 as St Josephs of Missouri beat Collins 8-6 for the regional title. Collins pitchers yielded 14 hits and eight earned runs. Jack Jackson hit a three run inside the park homer in the fifth for the winners. Schneekloth and Muench homered for Collins. Schneekloth named all tournament shortstop and Muench utility. Boots and Calvert cited among tourney elite as catcher and outfielder. Detroit cuts: Glenn Lott among five released as NFL teams trim to 53-man rosters.
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