Dolphins remain unbeaten after road wins and home title bid
Miami's 27-17 victory over the Jets lifts the Dolphins to 4-0 and a two game lead in the AFC East as they prepare for the Orange Bowl. Dallas and Washington win. Lions and Packers post 3-1 records. Rams topple 49ers in NFC West race.
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Reds Even NL Playoff Battle After 5 3 Win
Cincinnati tops Pittsburgh 5-3 to tie the NL series 1-1. Sparky Anderson bets on home-field edge as Tom Hall delivers 4 13 innings of two-run ball after a early double by Bobby Tolan and Tony Perez. Pirates coach Bill Virdon warns the Reds not to celebrate too soon.
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A's Eyes Sweep as Odom Shuts Down Tigers
Oakland moved within one win of a three game AL series sweep after John Odom allowed three hits in a 5 0 win over Detroit. The game raised a disciplinary review for Bert Campaneris who was ejected for throwing his bat at Lerrin LaGrow as Cronin waited for umpire reports.
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Blue Moon" Odom
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Shug Says Auburn Has Made Believers Of Fans
Auburn coach Ralph Jordan praised fans after a 1913 win over Mississippi in Jackson, saying the team’s upset of the Rebels and Vols turned believers. Langner’s second half kickoff return sparked a comeback. Auburn led 19-7 before holding on 19-13. Jordan marked his 150th victory.
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Alabama Romps Georgia 25-7 Behind Bryant Insight
Alabama coach Paul Bryant praised the Crimson Tide after a 25-7 victory at Athens over Georgia. He noted solid defense and improved kicking coverage while acknowledging occasional breakdowns and highlighted Terry Davis’s standout drives and Spivey’s return from injury.
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Orioles Manager Weaver Lost Two of Three World Series
Earl Weaver of the Baltimore Orioles guided the team to the 1970 title over Cincinnati while dropping Series to the Mets in 1969 and to the Pirates in 1971.
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Cinderella teams seek real tests next weekend in SEC
Auburn, 1913 conqueror of 18th-ranked Mississippi, travels to LSU after an upset of Tennessee. Florida, fresh from a 42-13 win over Florida State, visits Alabama. LSU and Alabama are in the AP Top Ten.
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Herschel Nessenson
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Preparation H Relief For Hemorrhoidal Itch
Doctors report Preparation H provides prompt temporary relief from itching and pain and reduces swelling in hemorrhoidal tissues. Tests on hundreds of patients support its effectiveness and many doctors use or recommend it for their families.
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