Robinson Drives Orioles To 5-2 Win Over Red Sox
Brooks Robinson three hits spark Baltimore as they beat Boston 5-2 to move within one game of Detroit in the AL East. Robinson doubled and scored, with two singles and an RBI, while Johnny Oates and Dave Johnson also contributed. Cincinnati shaded San Francisco 2-0 as Pittsburgh’s bid stalled with a 1-0 loss to New York. Bench flexibility helped Cincinnati’s win, and Matlack bested Briles 1-0 in a Mets victory over Pittsburgh.
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Southern Cal Still No 1 in AP Poll Ahead of Illinois
The AP college football poll keeps Southern California as No 1 after a 51 4 rout of Oregon State. Illinois quarterback Mike Wells is doubtful against USC, hindering the Illini offense. USC leads with 28 first place votes and 920 points. Oklahoma is second with 840.
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Redskins Top Vikings In Season Opener
Washington defeats Minnesota 24-21 as Bill Malinchak stars on special teams with a blocked punt return for a TD and a fumble recovery that set up the winning score. Larry Brown gains 105 rushing yards as Fran Tarkenton throws two TD passes for the Vikings.
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Hodge recalls USC game and Arkansas career
Razorbacks split end Jim Hodge, a three year starter from Shreveport, reflects on his seven receptions for 127 yards in the loss to USC. He credits Coach Berry and faith for his effort and recalls moving from quarterback to receiver under Coach Williams. Arkansas faces Oklahoma State on September 23 at War Memorial Stadium.
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Solunar Tables and Hunting Schedule Guide
Solunar Tables outline daily periods from Richard Alden Knight. Plan fishing or hunting to match the best sport times and target productive territory and cover for peak activity each day.
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Major League Roundup Streams Through Double Header Notes
American League standings show Detroit leading with 77 wins, Boston 76, Baltimore 77, New York 75, Cleveland 64, Milwaukee 58. Monday results include Baltimore 5 Boston 2. Tuesday games feature Detroit at Cleveland and New York at Milwaukee among others. National League pegs Pittsburgh at 89, Chicago 78, New York 73, St. Louis 69, Montreal 64, Philadelphia 52, Cincinnati 67, Houston 79, Los Angeles 76, Atlanta 66, San Francisco 63, San Diego 53. Monday results Cincinnati 2 San Francisco 0. New York 1 Pittsburgh 0. Los Angeles 3 San Diego 2 in 10 innings. Leaderboard notes list batting leaders with Carew, D Allen, and Rudi among top hitters. pitching leaders include Hunter and Odom for wins, Ryan and Lolich for strikeouts.
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Hank Greenberg the first $100000 ballplayer
Montego Bay profile of Hank Greenberg recounts how the Hall of Famer became the game’s first $100,000 player through a Pirates stock deal with John Galbraith in 1947. It traces his rise from Bronx youth to baseball star, executive, and owner, noting his later life in finance and tennis.
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