Pirates Call on Ellis for NL Pennant Game
The Pittsburgh Pirates aim to steal the Reds lead in the NL pennant with Doc Ellis pitching amid a sore arm. Cincinnati relies on Gary Nolan who left after six innings with a single run lead, while Rennie Stennett Manny Sanguillen and Bruce Kison sparked a 3-2 Pirates win in a pivotal matchup.
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Coleman Starts Tigers Bid To Stamp Oakland's Reign
Detroit right hander Joe Coleman sought to extend the series as Oakland looked for a sweep in the AL playoffs. Manager Billy Martin remained hopeful of a comeback amid Campaneris suspension and a 2-1 Pirates win described with emphasis on late-inning defense and Sanguillen's key hits.
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NBA Opens Season With Wilt Chamberlain In Linchpin Return
The NBA starts its 27th season with Wilt Chamberlain returning to lead the Lakers amid contract talks unresolved for several stars. Willis Reed, Archie Clark, Bob Rule, Lennie Wilkens and Julius Erving face varying fates as teams begin play, including the Knicks hosting Seattle and the Lakers visiting Omaha-Kansas City. Legal moves affect Billy Cunningham and Erving, with Ken Kennedy ruling on Erving’s team alignment.
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Raiders Roll to 34 0 Victory Over Oilers on Monday Night
Daryle Lamonica connected on 16 and 2 yard TD passes and George Blanda kicked two field goals as Oakland crushed Houston 34 0 before 51 278 at the Astrodome. The Raiders scored three fourth quarter touchdowns after a frustrated Oilers offense managed only 69 yards.
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Coaches See No Favorite In Kansas Kansas State Clash
The Big Eight game between Kansas and Kansas State is viewed as even by both coaches. Kansas coach Don Fambrough says no one can be favored. Kansas State coach Vince Gibson notes Kansas has beaten them twice. Oakland coach John Madden cites Oilers issues and pass rush as factors. The Manhattan showdown is described as a good, balanced contest with strong athletes on both sides.
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Alabama Rises To Third In AP College Poll
Southern Cal remains top with 34 first place votes and 964 points after a 30 21 win over Stanford. Alabama climbs from fourth to third after beating Georgia 25 7, swapping with Ohio State which falls to fourth. Auburn jumps to ninth after upsetting Mississippi 19 13 and Tennessee, Washington, and Colorado slide one spot each.
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Counting Your Chips in Golf: Chip Pro Techniques
Golf tips discuss chip shot choices to land on the green with the right club. The author notes three chip-ins helped win the British Open and emphasizes practice, club selection, and aiming to minimize sideways hops on fringe.
Chanute JV blanks Garnett for 21 0 football win
Chanute Blue Comets beat Garnett 21 to 0 in a junior varsity game. Mike Mugrave connected with Craig Harris for a 15 yard score and added a 10 yard keeper for another. Mugrave scored from 40 yards in the fourth. Mike Cassin kicked two extra points. Rick Mitchell intercepted to stop Garnett drive in the third.
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