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The letter column laments a listless first half and a rallied Dallas Cowboys win over the Giants 24 to 19, notes Oilers loss to Miami, thanks good neighbors who felled a tree, and cites a criticism of Howard Cosell by Orville Henry predicting a Don Meredith clash.
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John Edwards Bats in Run as Astros Win
Houston won 4-3 over San Francisco after John Edwards delivered a ninth inning run producing single. Willie McCovey, Ken Henderson, and Bobby Bonds contributed for the Giants with early and mid game scoring. Other action includes Chicago beating New York, St Louis edging Pittsburgh, and Baltimore extending a win streak.
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Pro Football Standings and Results
National Conference results feature Green Bay over Atlanta 27 24 Detroit trouncing Cincinnati 38 3 and Dallas 28 10 over the New York Giants. Other scores include Los Angeles 19 Buffalo 0 Miami 20 Houston 10 and more. Custer County Nebraska information notes Rhode Island size comparison.
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Umpires Threaten Playoffs Boycott
New York reports a threat of an umpire boycott of the playoffs and World Series by the Major League Umpires Association. Umpires request 5000 dollars for playoff games and 10000 dollars for World Series work, with a Chicago meeting of the association and attorney John Reynolds Jr. planned. The league may bring in International League umpires if the strike occurs. Umpires earned 2500 and 6500 dollars respectively in 1969.
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Major League Standings and Schedule Highlights
Summary of American and National League standings with recent results. Notable matches include Detroit over Cleveland 4-3, New York 4-3 over Boston, Baltimore 6-2 over Washington, and Chicago at California in night games. Multiple scheduled matchups and night games across divisions are listed with pitcher decisions and records.
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Cuero To Hold Fourth Annual PP and K Contest
Cuero hosts the fourth annual PP and K contest on Saturday October 3 at 2 p.m. at Old Gobbler Stadium. Jaycee Alan Kahlich leads the event for youths age 12 and under with three trophies per division and a free PP and K book for registrants. Local winners advance to district area and state contests with state winners moving to nationals in Los Angeles.
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