No. 1 Southern Cal to clash with Arkansas in top tilt
Southern California the defending national champions with a 12 game winning streak heads a field of 16 ranked teams in the college football opener. Arkansas visits Los Angeles as USC tries to stretch its streak while key matchups include Minnesota at Ohio State Michigan at Iowa Cal at Alabama and Penn State at Stanford with several night games and a mix of top ten and second ten squads shaping the opening weekend.
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Bert Blyleven Pitches Twins To 6-0 Victory
Bert Blyleven hurled a four hitter and struck out 12 to post his 18th win as the Minnesota Twins shut out the Chicago White Sox 6-0. Darwin and Holt hit back to back home runs after Mitterwald’s two run single to start the scoring, lifting Minnesota into a tie for third in the AL West.
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Dodgers Run Astros 13-1 Behind 17-Hit Offense
Los Angeles exploded for 13 runs on 17 hits to crush Houston 13-1. Steve Garvey and Andy Messersmith highlighted big innings with multi run doubles while Jerry Reuss struggled early. Joe Ferguson Tom Paciorek and Bill Russell contributed key hits as LA pulled away and Cecil Upshaw allowed two late runs.
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Pirates Take 3-1 Win Over Cardinals To Lead East
Bob Robertson delivered a two run single in the first inning as the Pirates built a 3-0 lead against St. Louis. Nelson Briles pitched eight innings before Ramon Hernandez finished the win as Pittsburgh moved 1.5 games ahead of Montreal in the NL East with a 3-1 victory over the Cardinals.
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Carl Yastrzemski Drives Red Sox Past Indians 6-4
Carl Yastrzemski drove in four runs with a homer and a single to lift the Boston Red Sox to a 6-4 win over the Cleveland Indians. He opened the scoring in the fourth with his 16th homer after a walk by Tommy Harper and a single by Luis Aparicio.
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Secretariat Heads to Belmont for 250000 Invitational
Secret ariat returns to Belmont Park in a 250000 invitational race with six rivals including Riva Ridge Cougar II Key To The Mint Annihilate Em Kennedy Road and Onion The field combines two millionaires and a Travers winner with post positions and weights listed as CBS cameras prepare to televise the event First money 150000 and purses total 4559935 with Secretariat aiming for 14th million and a strong celebrity field noteworthy trainer comments and track conditions noted.
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Two League Encounters In Southern Conference Schedule
Southern Conference slate features two league games this week with Richmond at Davidson and Furman hosting Appalachian State. Richmond, led by Barry Smith and Pat Kelly, seeks a win after a strong 5-1 league showing last year. Furman relies on freshman QB David Whitehurst as Appalachian State aims to rebound after a loss.
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VPI Holds Experience Edge Today
Virginia Tech visiting Kentucky as Fran Curci warns Gobblers may improve after their Week 1 loss to William and Mary. Curci notes many unknowns including Kentucky’s offensive line and defense while Commonwealth Stadium prepares for a public telephone strike and a microwave broadcast setup.
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Expos Edge Phillies 3-2 Behind Carlton Struggles
Montreal Expos beat Philadelphia 3-2 as Steve Carlton and the Phillies falter in the NL East race. Carlton’s control issues in the first two innings allow two runs, while Montreal tallys a third on a wild pitch. Chuck Taylor earns the win. Balor Moore takes the loss.
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Tigers Defeat Brewers 2 To 1 in Detroit
Detroit police AP report says Mickey Lolich and John Hiller combined on a five hitter to beat Milwaukee 2-1. Lolich improved to 15-13, allowing no hits in the eighth before Hiller earned his 35th save, tying the AL record set last year by Sparky Lyle.
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Rain Delays Area Games As GW Fights Hillside Here
Heavy rains postponed most scholastic football games last night with many pushed to tonight or Monday. GW versus Hillside High of Durham and several other statewide matchups were rescheduled, while Tunstall at Kenna moved to Monday at 7 p.m. Hillside and GW both seek their first 1973 win after openers, and Tunstall heads to Sertoma Bowl with a 1-0 mark following a 15-14 win over Laurel Park. Local district results saw Laurel Park, Andrew Lewis, Franklin County, Northside, Nelson County and Carver Fieldale posting wins in other night games.
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Weekend NFL Schedule and Local High School Scores
The page lists NFL games with kickoff times including Atlanta at New Orleans and Dallas at Chicago, plus other late afternoon matchups. It also covers scholastic scores across Virginia North Carolina, detailing numerous high school results by team and district with multiple decisive scores and standings updates.
Scott Royal Win Featured Bout At Armory
Pro wrestling returned to City Armory with two singles matches and two tag team bouts. Heaviest action saw Sandy Scott and Nelson Royal disqualify the Kangaroos after driving them from the ring. next show set for Friday Sept. 28.
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Reds Rally Slides Past Braves To Trim West Title Magic Number
In Cincinnati, Phil Gagliano delivered a two-out two-run single in the ninth to tie the game, then Bobby Tolan lined the go ahead hit as the Reds beat Atlanta 7-6. The rally reduced Cincinnati's magic number to 11 for clinching the NL West. Pete Rose opened the ninth with a single after a Morgan walk, forcing bases loaded before Gagliano's clutch hit and Tolan's winner.
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