Twins Clinch First in AL, Eyes Playoff With Orioles
Minnesota’s 4-3 win over Kansas City clinched the AL Central, sending the Twins to a pennant playoff against Baltimore starting Oct. 4. Harmon Killebrew, Bob Allison and Cesar Tovar led the surge as Billy Martin’s team celebrates yet warns of three more wins needed to reach the World Series. Boston edged the Yankees 4-3, Seattle beat California 5-4. NL results: San Francisco over San Diego 4-2, Atlanta over Houston 5-3, Cincinnati over Los Angeles 2-1, Mets beat St. Louis 3-1.
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Dick Couch
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Teams Escape Injury in SWC Openers Despite Brittle Week
In weekend openers most Southwest Conference teams avoided serious injuries. Texas Tech lost quarterback Tom Sayer to a two week ankle sprain while Texas’ Randy Peschel suffered a knee injury likely sidelining him for the SWC opener. Texas coach Darrell Royal praised Leo Brooks for a 10 tackle performance in Texas’ 17-0 win over California.
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Panthers Move Into Top Ten
Fort Smith Northside leads the AP high school football poll for the third straight week with 12 of 13 first place votes. The rankings reshuffle behind Northside as Little Rock Hall moves up to second and Northside rivals fall or rise, with new entries including Sheridan and Camden, while several teams drop from the top 10.
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Wheelington Leads B Boys to Victory
Sophomore Wheelington ran for 191 yards as Hope B Lizards beat Nashville Scrappers 14 0 in Nashville. Two second half touchdowns, strong defense and improved blocking secured Hope’s first 1969 win after two losses. Key plays included a 93 yard kickoff return, a fumble recovery, and a late 44 yard interception return setting up Rusty Quillin’s rushing TD.
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Walston
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Bobby Keaster
Bobcat
Hiram Reynolds
Anthony Davis
Reaster
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Tommy Frazier
Clifton Peevy
Willie Tate
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Yerger Jr. Bobbittens
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Hammons Stadium
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Solunar Tables Show Daily Fishing and Hunting Windows
Solunar Periods listed from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES guide readers to plan activities. Plan days to fish in good territory or hunt in good cover during these times to maximize chances of success.
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Parks Slip to Third in Nat's Poll
Houston tumbles from top 20 after a 59-34 upset by Florida. Florida’s John Reaves leads with exposure as a spoiler, while Ohio State, Penn State, and Arkansas jockey for position in the opening week rankings.
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Associated Press
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Mississippi
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Babe Mays joins Ruth with 600th home run milestone
Willie Mays of the San Francisco Giants hit his 600th career homer, the second player ever to reach the mark, a two run pinch hit off San Diego rookie Mike Corkins in the seventh inning. The blast tied the game at 2 2 and sparked a celebratory moment as the crowd chanted for Mays.
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San Franciscco Giants
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Mays
Corkins
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Willie
Babe Ruth
Whitworth Narrowly Trails Mann in LPGA Money Race
Kathy Whitworth lost the Lincoln Macury Woman's Open in Alamo California in a Sunday playoff with Donna Caponi but closed to within 64 dollars of Carol Mann for the money title on the LPGA tour. Caponi won 3000 dollars at Alamo to raise her season total to 27,407. Mann earned 1,375 for fourth at Alamo, giving her 41,765 overall. Whitworth 41,701. Haynie stood third with 24,605. Also notes the 1903 World Series opener: Pirates beat Red Sox 7-3 in Boston.
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Donna Caeponi
Carol Mann
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Miss Mann
Miss Caponi
Sandra Haynie
Miss Haynie
Mays Reaches 600 Homers to Lift Giants in Net Victory
Willie Mays hits his 600th career home run on a pinch hit, giving the Giants a 4-2 win over San Diego and moving them a half game ahead of Atlanta in the NL West. The night also features Bob Didier’s hidden-ball trick cited by umpires after Houston protests. Cincinnati moves into third in the NL with a 2-1 comeback over the Dodgers, while Tom Seaver leads the Mets past the Cardinals 3-1. In AL action, Minnesota clinches the West with a 4-3 win over Kansas City as Boston edges the Yankees 4-3 and Seattle defeats California 5-4.
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Associated Press
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Norm Miller
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New York Yankees
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Mike Corskins
Doug Radar
Curt Blefary
Larry Dierker
Astros
Phil Niekro
Jesus Alou
Jim Wynn
Niekro
Cecil Upslaw
Clippers Edge Denver Spurs in Exhibition Thriller
Rick Kessel scored a goal with 55 seconds left to lift the Baltimore Clippers over the Denver Spurs in an Amrican Hockey League exhibition at the gym Monday night. The outcome kept the game tight throughout with late action deciding the winner.
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Rick Kessel
Baltimore Clippers
Denver Spurs
Fights in Tokyo and Thailand yield mixed results
The Associated Press reports in Tokyo that Kazuyoshi Kanaza defeated rival Kingpeteh Sorpba with a knockout, while in Thailand a separate bout ended with a controversial finish. Details on ring actions and judges’ scores remain unclear.
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Japan
Thailand
Rookie Cook Delivers as Bengals Top Chargers 34 10
Cincinnati quarterback Greg Cook, 22, exploded for 292 passing yards and three touchdowns in a 34 10 upset of San Diego. He connected on 14 of 22 passes, a standout performance fueling the Bengals win while Jim Mitchell and Warren Bankston also starred for their teams.
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Associated Press
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Warren Bankston
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Ron Johnson
Simpson
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Dick Hoak
Don McCall
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Steeler
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Little Wayneburg
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Herrmann
Fran Tarkenton
Tarkenton
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Yale
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Larry Wilson
Coach Broyles Worries Over Kicking Game
Arkansas coach Frank Broyles voiced concern about the Razorbacks and Tulsa's kicking games after a 39-0 loss to Oklahoma State and in preview of Tulsa's visit. He noted Tulsa's strong running and passing attack and praised quarterbacks Dave Ellis and Rick Arrington as excellent passers.
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