Swoboda: The Sweetest One for Mets World Series Glory
New York Mets star Ron Swoboda savored a first World Series title after a 5-3 win over Baltimore. Swoboda doubled home the tiebreaking run and scored again, while teammate Cleon Jones and outfielders Tommie Agee and Swoboda made pivotal catches. Baltimore lamented missed chances as the Mets clinched the championship four straight wins after losing the opener.
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Grambling Drops From AP Small College Top 20
East Tennessee State climbs into the AP small college poll top ten after routing Tennessee State 30 7. Grambling falls from fifth to out of the top 20 after a 34 20 loss to Tennessee State. Other top ten teams remain, with new entrants Abilene Christian Louisiana Tech Central Michigan and Idaho State joining the list.
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New York Mets win World Series amid blizzard of ticker tape
New York sanitation workers cheer as the Mets clinch the title finishing a dramatic comeback from a 3-0 deficit. Crowds showered the field with paper and confetti while players like Koosman Weis Swoboda and Grove fueled a late rally to seal victory in Baltimore.
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Good Guy Image Helped Hodges In Mets Rise
A profile of Gil Hodges portrays him as a modest, steady leader who shaped the New York Mets into a cohesive unit. His calm, serious approach contrasted with a clownish image, and his role as manager and on field catalyst helped lift the team from midtable to champions. Hodges discusses team ambitions, resilience after health scares, and his commitment to improving the club alongside players like Seaver, Koosman, Agee, Harrelson, Swoboda, and Kranepool.
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