Royals Clinch AL West Title On Final Clash
Kansas City Royals clinched the American League West title after Oakland was eliminated by California. Hal McRae said the team would be tough the rest of the way as players reflected on the late-season surge, pressure and pride from winning the division.
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Georgia Slams Alabama 21 0 in big upset at Sanford
Robinson ran for a 3 yard touchdown and threw a 6 yard TD pass as Georgia shut out Alabama 21 0. Georgia extended its regular season win streak to 10 and, for the first time in 11 years, beat Alabama before a 60 000 plus crowd at Sanford Stadium with a late first half scoring drive and a third quarter TD by Rayfield Williams.
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Appalachian Gains Win Over Western Carolina
Appalachian State toppled Western Carolina 24 17 on a late 80yard drive capped by Milton Clark sprinting for the final score. Emmitt Hamilton opened scoring for ASU, with a Chris Swecker to Jimmy Dobbins TD pass after a WC fumble to seize control early. Western Carolina, hampered by turnovers, failed to convert a late chance to tie as Appalachian improved to 4 1.
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Houston Astros blast Giants as J R Richard wins 20th game
J R Richard pitched four hits over nine innings and hit a two run homer to lead the Houston Astros to a 10 1 victory over the San Francisco Giants Richard improved to 20 15 tying for the club record with Larry Dierker for 20 win seasons He struck out 13 matching the NL high for the season and Houston built a four run second inning on a two run single by Cliff Johnson and run scoring hits by Richard and Rob Andrews The Giants lone run crossed in the first on Larry Herndon s double and Gary Thomasson s RBI grounder
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Indians Top Tech 27 15 Behind Fimian Hat Trick
William and Mary upset Virginia Tech 27 to 15 as Keith Fimian scored three touchdowns and Tom Rozantz carved the defense. Freshman Steve Libassi added two field goals and extra points to spark the Indian victory before 35 000 in Blacksburg.
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Padres Defeat Dodgers 4-1 Behind Pitching and Ivie Homer
Tom Griffin and Butch Metzger combined for a four hitter as the San Diego Padres beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-1 on Saturday. Mike Ivie drilled a three run homer, snapping the Dodgers nine game win streak and dropping Don Sutton to 21-10.
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Phillies and Reds Clash In Power Versus Experience NL Playoffs
The Phillies and Reds rely on big bats and strong nerves as their playoff edges. Philadelphia leans on Steve Carlton and hitters Schmidt Luzinski while Cincinnati counts on Foster Morgan and baserunning, with Sparky Anderson guiding the Reds through pressure.
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Northeast Guilford edges Ragsdale as Davidson slips to 4-0-1
Northeast Guilford nipped Ragsdale 146, led by MARK LACSITER with a 69 yard score. DANNY WALLER 2 yard run and a TD pass to LEWIS THOMPSON added to the Tigers’ offense. Central fell 38-20 to Burlington, with CLINT HOLT and PETE BURGESS producing scores. Thomasville beat Albemarle 27-0 behind ALAN RICHARDSON and TERRY SKEEN. Andrews defeated Smith 14-0 as SAMMY DURHAM scored both Raiders’ TDs. North Davidson beat Mooresville 20-13 with DANNY THOMAS twice involved in Black Knight scores.
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Yarborough Seeks Wilkesboro Win on Local Day
On the banked five eighths mile Wilkesboro track Yarborough aims to extend his strong 1970 season. He has eight wins this year and thirteen major Wilkesboro victories, driving a Johnson built car from Wilkes County. Governor Holshouser proclaims Cale Yarborough Day and will present the Governor's Cup to the victor.
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