Pirates' Hero Admits Gets Nervous in World Series Win
Steve Blass of the Pittsburgh Pirates reveals nerves before big games yet delivers in the World Series. The right-hander pitched a three hitter in a 5-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles, topping off a dramatic series after earlier losses. Blass records praise from teammates and Earl Weaver, as the Pirates seek a pivotal win with rest against Baltimore.
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Lineman Sears Honored After Stellar Miami Effort
Harold Sears, 25, a middle linebacker for the University of Miami, made 21 unassisted tackles and helped on four more in a 17-0 loss to Notre Dame. His performance earned AP national lineman of the week honors, with coach Fran Curci calling it the finest effort he had seen. Sears attributed his success to being around the ball all night, including a key fumble-causing tackle on a Notre Dame fourth? first down play.
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Cannon Signs Sparks Cage Controversy in ABA Memo
Memphis Pros announce the signing of Denver Rockets guard Larry Cannon to a multi year contract triggering a protest. Commissioner Dolph orders an ABA investigation while Cannon and agent argue he is a free agent due to a Denver contract breach. Rockets’ Alex Hannum says Denver views the deal as valid and may sue.
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Star Cager to Undergo Examination
Pistons center Bob Lanier, 6 foot 11, to have X rays today for a possible fracture of his left toe after a 29 point 17 rebound night in a season opening win over the Knicks.Lanier bruised the toe Monday at home. he played 46 minutes and led Detroit as New York’s Reed or De Busschere collided with him. Team meeting cited internal bickering. Pistons finished 48-37 last season and missed the playoffs despite early success.
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Robinson Says Start New Streak in World Series Loss
In Pittsburgh, Frank Robinson urged the Orioles to begin a new two-game win streak after a 51 loss that snapped Baltimore’s 16 game World Series run. Bob Robertson’s three run homer sealed the Pirates’ seventh inning lead as Cuellar faltered, while Earl Weaver defended Blass and planned to start Pat Dobson next.
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ABA Scores Roundup From Exhibition Night
The Associated Press reports results from New York and Virginia as Virginia beats Kentucky 131 to 99 while Pittsburgh defeats Dallas 120 to 118 and Hope-Star Exhibition games feature offset printing for the event.
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Fisher Baker Continue to Lead AIC Football Parts
John ny Baker of Ouachita and Phil Fisher of Arkansas Tech top the Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference in rushing passing and total offense. Baker boosts 1971 rushing to 67 yards as Ouachita wins four straight. Fisher has 556 passing yards and 737 total offense in Tech’s five wins. Rick Thone of Tech has 24 receptions for 47 yards and three touchdowns. Harding's Alan Dixon leads scorers with 36 points.
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Canucks and Blues Break Through In NHL Debut Wins
In the National Hockey League on Tuesday night the Vancouver Canucks beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3 2 to secure their first win of the season while the St Louis Blues defeated the Buffalo Sabres 4 1 to even their record. Andre Boudrias scored twice for Vancouver and Chris Brodeleau assisted on three Blues goals as Gary Sabourin Noel Picard and Bill Sutherland found the net for St Louis. Richard Martin returned Buffalo's goal to knot the game at 1 1 before the Blues pulled away. No other NHL games were on the schedule.
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Michigan Is Showing Way in Defense
New York AP Michigan remains undefeated and ranked third in the AP poll as it leads major college defense in rushing and scoring while ranking second in total defense. The Wolverines hold opponents to 57.2 rushing yards per game and 3.8 points per game, with Michigan State held to 59 yards.
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