Pirates Edge Reds 3-2 In NL Playoff Thriller
Pittsburgh tops Cincinnati 3-2 to take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-five NL playoff. Rennie Stennett and Manny Sanguillen provided key hits while Bruce Kison and Dave Giusti held the Reds in check. Doc Ellis, nursing a sore arm, could not start as the Pirates moved closer to the pennant.
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Nelson Briles
Tony Perez
Gene Alley
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Bench
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Anderson
Florida Ends Seminoles Upset Sparks Gator Triumph
Ricky Browne defensive end for Florida notes the thrill of Florida’s 43-13 victory over unbeaten Florida State. Browne, from Longwood, describes the late-season win as unreal while savoring the moment as regulars watched the clock.
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All In Top Ten Alabama Climbs to Third in AP Poll
Southern California and Oklahoma hold top spots as Alabama rises from fourth to third after routing Georgia. Auburn jumps to ninth with back-to-back upsets, while Texas slides to tenth after a close win. Ohio State falls to fourth amid a narrow victory over California.
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Detroit Looks To Coleman In A's playoff push
Detroit aims to extend the series as Joe Coleman starts against Oakland ace Ken Holtzman in a must win game. Tigers face elimination after the A's took the first two games with Bert Campaneris suspended for the rest of the playoffs. Coleman says he is relaxed and ready, noting Campaneris and Rudi as key A's threats.
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Had To See Raiders Victory To Believe It
Houston fans witnessed a 34 0 Oakland rout as Daryle Lamonica threw 16 and 27 yard TD passes and George Blanda added two field goals in the Astrodome. Despite a late Raiders burst the crowd dwindled with many switching off as TV viewers complained about Oilers play and the broadcast.
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Alabama's Terry Davis Named AP Southeastern Back of Week
Georgia coach Dooley praised Terry Davis as Alabama's versatile quarterback after a 25-7 win over Georgia. Davis passed for 83 yards, ran 40 yards, and scored twice helping Alabama claim the honor over Kentucky's Knutson, Auburn's Henley, and Florida's Moore among others.
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