Pirates Triumph in 1971 World Series Behind Blass
The Pirates clinched the title 2 1 in Baltimore as Steve Blass, Nellie Briles and Bruce Kisson anchored a thin pitching staff. Roberto Clemente delivered a defining homer and MVP performance while President Nixon congratulated the team. Manager Danny Murtaugh crafted the win with strategic pitching and strong defense.
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ACC Race Hinges On Wake Forest North Carolina Clash
Wake Forest travels to Chapel Hill to face North Carolina in a pivotal ACC showdown. UNC sits unbeaten in league play while Wake has one conference defeat, with results likely reshaping the title chase alongside Clemson. Upsets loom as the season proves unpredictable.
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Oglesby Injury Spurs Carolina Offense In Wake Forest Tilt
North Carolina relies on three first half touchdowns as Oglesby misses second half against Tulane and Notre Dame. Tulane game results and Wake Forest matchup loom as Oglesby return could steady the offense while defense struggles with pass coverage. Dean Stoll hails Notre Dame offensive showing amid Duke’s trick plays over State and Blass handles Orioles in World Series drama.
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Tar Heels seek consistency after Notre Dame loss
North Carolina coach Bill Dooley laments inconsistency after a 16-0 defeat to Notre Dame breaking a four game win streak. He cites missed big plays and notes Ike Oglesby’s absence as a factor in the Tar Heels’ running game and momentum.
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Wake Forest Rolls Over Tulsa With Dominant Ground Game
Wake Forest Deacons rebounded to form with a 528 rushing yard assault in 94 attempts led by Larry Hopkins 230 yards and Ken Garrett 159 yards. The win comes as UNC and Clemson loom, signaling the Deacons coming into their own after past defeats of Tulsa and big opponents.
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Victory Sweet For Aging Sam Snead At Pinehurst
Sam Snead, 59, won the National PGA Club Pro Championship by five strokes at Pinehurst No 2, finishing 72 holes in 275 11 under par for a $15 000 payday. Jerry Steelsmith and Ron Letellier tied for second at 280, while Babe Lichardus Stan Thirsk and Charles Volpone Jr. were deadlocked at 282. Snead weathered an early double bogey then carded six birdies and 10 pars to claim the title in an emotional post victory interview.
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Bart Starr Manages Own Offseason Public Appearances
Green Bay quarterback Bart Starr handles his own goodwill appearances for a soft drink firm in the off season, according to Andrall E. Pearson, the company's president.
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