Mets Vent New York Miracle Gains In Pennant Chase
The Mets, once the joke of the National League, surge toward the pennant as Tom Seaver wins his 21st, Donn Clendenon and Art Shamsky star, while owner Mrs. Payson beams at the team’s dramatic rise and confidence. Bud Harrelson says the mood is loose and winning.
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John Payson
Gil Hodges
Eeity Mets
Mets
Chicago
Cubs
Casey Stengel
Rod Kafehl
Marv Throneberry
Elio Chacon
Pittsburgh
Donn Clendenon
Clendenon
Art Shamsky
Glenn .Beckett
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Clendenoff
Roger Craig
Craig
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Tom Seaver
Seaver
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Prescott Bobcats face Prescott Curley Friday in key clash
Prescott is the foe as the Hope Bobcats prepare for a Friday night showdown with the Prescott Curley. The team seeks its first win after a 14-0 Ashdown setback and a 6-6-2 record for the seniors, with focus on avoiding turnovers and penalties that ended momentum.
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George Straughter
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Giants regain NL lead as Rose exits and Perry wins
In a packed NL action, Cincinnati’s Pete Rose left the game after a dispute with umpire Andy Olean as Gaylord Perry won to raise his record to 17-12. The Giants surged to first in the NL West behind Willie McCovey’s 42nd homer and Mays’ run, while the Mets topped the Cubs as Tom Seaver pitched five shutout innings. Atlanta moved into third in the West with Ralph Garr’s late game run and Hank Aaron’s 30th homer helping a 2-1 win over the Dodgers.
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Houston
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Razorbacks' Broyles: 1968 squad may top history if they win opener
Arkansas coach Frank Broyles says the 1968 Razorbacks could be better than any he has coached but warns a season opening loss could derail that view. He cites recent Sugar Bowl triumph, evaluates defense, and praises quarterback Bill Montgomery while noting upcoming offensive line replacements.
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Notable Light Heavyweight Bouts Across U.S. Venues
A rash of boxing results shows Osaka based Freddie Lite defeating Hisao Minami in Las Vegas while Donato Padusano stopped Col in Fraser in Montreal. Denny Moyer knocked out Henry Basker in Woodland Hills, and Chango Carmona KO’d Doug Agin in San Antonio. In San Francisco Lonnig Harris outpointed George Cooper, and Ronnie Wilson stopped Tracy Morrison in San Diego.
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Kansas City
Convicts Watch Jets Work Out on Rikers Island
Jets visit Rikers Island to train in a maximum security prison as part of a television driven exposure to pro football. The piece notes a fan with narcotics possession and observers comparing Jets players to college era stars.
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Cuellar in 21st Beats Washington in opener of doubleheader
Baltimore lefty Cuellar continued a hot streak after the All Star break, improving to 10-9 and helping the Orioles clinch games in a split with Washington. Brooks Robinson drove in two runs in the nightcap as Baltimore won 3-2, reducing their magic number to six.
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End of the Line for Frank Ryan
Former Cleveland Browns quarterback Frank Ryan, 33, who led the team to the NFL championship five years ago, was waived and becomes a free agent after seven seasons. The part time college professor with a PhD in math described last season on the Browns bench as frustrating but not as bad as some imagine.
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