Chiefs Host Jets Tonight in National TV Showdown
Kansas City quarterback Len Dawson, 16th pro year, studies the Jets defense ahead of a nationally televised game. New York, without Joe Namath due to knee surgery, starts Al Woodall while Emerson Boozer and Matt Snell pace the run. Riggins of Kansas eyes a repeat 78 yard game as AB C broadcasts at 9 p.m. EDT.
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Cardinals Edge Reds in 11 Innings as Brock Feeds Fans
The St. Louis Cardinals beat the Cincinnati Reds 4 to 3 in 11 innings. Lou Brock tied the game with a solo homer, then Dal Maxvill and Luis Melendez scored in the 11th. Meanwhile the New York Yankees slugged the Kansas City Royals 10 to 3 behind a 17 hit attack. Ron Blomberg homered in a big fifth inning.
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National League East Standings Overview
The article presents the latest major league standings for the National League East division. It highlights team positions, win loss records, and key near term prospects shaping the division race. The piece emphasizes current leaders and fringe contenders within the NL East.
Baseball results round up from night games
San Diego and Cincinnati split a doubleheader with scattered box scores. Los Angeles and Houston posted night wins and Pittsburg beat Houston 5 2. Montreal beat San Diego 6 3 while San Francisco defeated Philadelphia. Montreal and Chicago lined up for a rerun under lights. New York and St. Louis matched up in a night affair.
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Colorado Looms as Threat in Big 8 Football
A superstitious sophomore Ken Johnson will be Colorado quarterback this season. The 205 pound Scottsdale, Arizona product discusses his sevens superstition and confidence in the triple option. Coach Eddie Crowder’s Buffs rely on a strong receivers corps led by Clifford Branch and a rugged defense with Herb Orvis guiding the line.
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Buffs Look Ahead to 1971 After Strong 1970 Finish
The 1970 Colorado Buffaloes finished 6-5 and tied for fourth in the Big Eight at 34. Major losses include All-American Don Popplewell and Dennis Havig. 1971 focus centers on improved passing game and new talent at center Bill McDonald and tackle Jake Zumbach with Keyworth and Davis carrying the running attack. The defense стартs anew with six 1970 starters gone, four in the secondary.
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Vida Blue finally bested for 23rd win in A's doubleheader
Vida Blue labored through a six hit miscue but earned his 23rd win as Oakland beat Washington 4-3 to open a doubleheader sweep. The A's completed the nightcap 9-0 behind Catfish Hunter's seven hitters while Denny McLain took the loss. Blue struck out 10, boosting his season total to 274.
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Fairbanks Advances to Semifinal in NC Tournament
Fairbanks Alaska eliminated Eureka Calif 4-2 to reach the National Baseball Conference Tournament semifinals in Wichita Kansas. Rusty Gerhardt pitched a three hitter and Dave Roberts hit a two run homer to clinch the victory. They face Service Auto Glass tonight to decide who meets Ancho rage Alaska on Tuesday for the title. Anchorage earlier beat Boulder Colo 7-6 to set an all Alaska final scenario. Bruce Boote delivered a two run double in the seventh for the Seawolves.
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Former SMU Quarterback Wins Match Play Crown
DeWitt Weaver, once a SMU backup to Don Meredith, captured the United States Professional Match Play Championship by six strokes over Phil Rodgers at the Country Club of North Corona. Weaver earned 35 000 dollars for the win and boosted year earnings to 74 914 dollars.
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Galesburg Title Won by KMH
KMH of Parsons battled through the losers bracket to win the Galesburg Invitational Softball Tournament. Al Baldwin pitched all three KMH games, defeating host Galesburg 8-7, Thayer 6-5 in 10 innings, and Thayer 4-3 in a Sunday finale. Baldwin scored the deciding run in the seventh after reaching on an error and advancing on a Ben Witty double.
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KMH wins on Stewart steal in tenth against Thayer
The Original Knight pitcher George Holtzman and KMH beat Thayer 6 5 in ten innings as Jay Stewart doubled and stole home for the winning run. Stewart reached third on an infield out after his double. Galesburg rally lessened KMH lead but Baldwin held. Lonnie Lee took the loss for Thayer.
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Aaron Clouts 631st Homer Sets NL RBI Mark Record
Hank Aaron, age 37, hit his 39th homer of the season and 631st of his 18 year career to power the Braves past the Cubs 5 to 4. The two run shot gave him 100 RBIs for the year, breaking the NL single season record with Musial and Mays tied at 100. He trails the overall big league mark by Babe Ruth Jimmy Foxx and Lou Gehrig by two.
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Warning Out Blanda Ready Oakland
Oakland quarterback George Blanda says he feels great and is ready for his 22nd pro season as he warms up with rookies. The veteran, who turns 44 in September, aims to extend his NFL points record and help the Raiders in pursuit of another Super Bowl, behind Daryle Lamonica and potential new starter Ken Stabler.
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