Bandwagon Time for the Pirates After a Rocky Start
In Depth by Bob McCray argues critics flock to fan favorites only after success. He recalls past Pittsburgh pivots from poor starts to division titles and even a world championship, urging persistent support and noting bandwagoning fans. He urges readers to send 50 cents and two box tops to join the Pirates’ bandwagon.
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Dolphins Favored College All Stars Meet Miami Tonight
The Miami Dolphins, NFL champions, are favored to beat the College All-Stars in the 40th All Star Football Game at Soldier Field. Pro stars are missing key players like Mercury Morris and Jake Scott, while coach Don Shula expects a strong performance from his team in the exhibition season opener televised by ABC. The article also notes NFL trades and other preseason moves surrounding teams like Baltimore, Detroit, Philadelphia, Cincinnati, and Oakland.
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Expo Rookie Rogers Throws One-Hitter
Steve Rogers a 23-year-old Montreal pitcher from Missouri dazzled with a one-hitter in a 4-0 Expos win over the Phillies opener. He fell one hit short of a no-hitter, said the missouri-born hurler, while teammate Renko and Marshall held the Phillies to six hits in the nightcap. Meanwhile the Cardinals swept the Mets 13-1 behind a grand slam by Bob Gibson and Bernie Carbo's two runs, extending their East lead. Dodgers and Giants also won, Cubs and Pirates split a suspended game, and Reds and Braves split as well. In other action, Colts traded a wide receiver for an undisclosed draft pick.
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Barb Seel Award Honor Highlighted in AOA List
Barb Seel, formerly of Corry and now in Titusville, earns honorable mention in the Outstan ding College Athletes of America publication. She cocaptained Clarion State College girls swim team, won 1972 Most Valuable Swimmer, and was a 1970-71 national diving champion with a 1972 AAU junior title. An honor student, she will be a junior in September and majors in German, studying in a Brandenburg program this summer.
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Rangers sweep doubleheader as Clyde and Bibby shine
Texas Rangers sweep California Angels in a two game set highlighted by Jim Bibby two hit pitching in game one and David Clyde seven shutout innings in game two. Jeff Burroughs hits the first grand slam of his career powering a five run first inning.
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Erie Panthers Open Tomorrow With Corry Brothers
The Erie Panthers start their 1973 football season at Erie Stadium with two Corry players in the lineup Gene Stub McChesney and his brother Ken both named among the squad as preparations continue.
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Rain Cancels Local Games
Rain washed out two Church League games and a Teener League playoff. Pirates led Giants 3-2 when called off. replay Monday at Loveland Field at 6. Winner faces Sparta Braves in a Wednesday sudden death playoff. Panthers, a Jets offshoot with many ex Jets players, aim for another strong season in the New York League.
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