Yankees Lead Precariously As AL East Stays Tight
The Associated Press reports Bill Virdon cautions the Yankees by acknowledging the pennant is not secured, while New York's three AL East rivals remain in pursuit in a torrid race.
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Standings and results highlight tight AL pennant race
In the American League East New York leads with 78 wins while Boston 75 and Baltimore 75 press behind. California and Oakland clash in West as Detroit and Milwaukee chase. Thursday results include Boston 3 Cleveland 2 New York 3 Baltimore 0 Detroit 9 Milwaukee 7 Oakland 2 Minnesota 1 Texas 2 Chicago 2 rain halted. Friday’s slate features multiple matchups as teams jockey for position in a crowded race.
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Openers loom as Skins and Cowboys face Week 1
AP Sports Writer Ben Thomas previews Week 1 of the 1974 NFL season with picks for all games. Miami at New England, Vikings at Packers, Rams at Broncos, Falcons at Cowboys, Steelers over Colts, Bengals over Browns, Giants over Redskins, Chiefs over Jets, Eagles over Cardinals, Lions over Bears, Saints over 49ers, Oilers over Chargers, Bills over Raiders.
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Reds Win Doubleheader Pushes Lead in NL West Chase
Reds sweep Braves 96 62 and pull into a three game behind the Dodgers in Los Angeles while Dodges beat Giants 11 0. Bench drives in six with a grand slam, Geronimo adds slam, Perez and Evans homer as Driessen and Reed support wins. Cards top Mets 12 5, Phillies down Pirates 6 4, Expos edge Cubs 2 1, Padres top Astros 4 1. Dodgers 11 0, Downing two hitter. Cey key in rallies. American League scores include Detroit 9 Milwaukee 7 in 10 innings, Boston 3 Cleveland 2.
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Heavy rain delayed but first round completed and second round set this weekend at Oak Hollow. Finals Sunday with one semifinal Sunday at 9 AM. Saturday schedules list numerous men and women singles, doubles, and mixed events across age groups from 7 AM to 5:30 PM with several venues and potential rain contingency at Blair Park.
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AJ Juniors blank Southern Guilford 26 to 0 opener
Allen Jay’s Junior High opened the football season with a 26 to 0 win over Southern Guilford. Halfback Steve Clements scored four touchdowns including a one yard plunge, 20 and 10 yard runs, and a 30 yard punt return. Bob Dillard starred on defense.
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