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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1971
Page
12
Orioles tie a major league record as Jim Palmer earns his 20th win with a three hit shutout over Cleveland. Vida Blue shines in a three hit seven inning stint against Milwaukee but Oakland may need more than Blue to rival Baltimore’s depth and power.
Palmer joined Dave McNally Mike Cuellar and Pat Dobson as four 20 game winners this season tying 1920 White Sox. Blue earned his 24th win in a 7-0 victory as Oakland moved toward the playoffs. Reggie Jackson led the league with a home run, while Dave Duncan and Sal Bando homered as Oakland beat Kansas City.
Stanley holds a second round Masters lead as profiles of baseball results mix with golf. The Twins win 2-1 in the opener, Royals take the second 5-3, and Roy White and Seaver pace MLB action with key home runs and one-hitters. Jim Lonborg and Roger Clemens era noted for dominant outings as Mets, Cubs, Expos, and Cardinals also feature in the day’s recap.
In Anaheim, the Giants edged the Reds 5 to 4 in 10 innings on a chaotic home date, reflecting the 1971 season turmoil. The late Angels and White Sox subplot added to the confusion as the game stretched into extras.
In a stark clubhouse scene after a 6-5 loss to the White Sox, Harold Ross Phillips weighs resignation as Ken McMullen claims ownership trophy honors. A balk by Lloyd Allen and a John Stephenson passed ball decide the game, amid lingering internal dissent and adverse publicity.
USC coach John McKay prepares for Oklahoma in Norman as the Sooners use the Wishbone led by 198 pound QB Jack Mildren and left halfback Joe Wylie, both three touchdown scorers in a 55 29 rout of Pittsburgh. McKay praised Mildren and noted USC backs must protect the ball near the goal line while Jimmy Jones excelled in the win over Illinois.
Sunday results list multiple matchups with Chicago edging the Angels 6 to 5 and New York defeating Detroit 3 to 2. Minnesota routed Kansas City 63 to 5 while Boston beat Cleveland 0 to 0. Washington topped Toston 8 to 1 and Oakland shut out Milwaukee 7 to 0.
Dodgers win three in a row over Braves amid Alfonso Aaron’s 47th homer of the year, Wilhelm closes out, and Alston ponders the Big Race. Reedies describe late rallies, misplayed balls, and standings implications as players chase records and season goals in a mixed Olympic regatta context.
Dodgers tickets go on sale at 11 a.m. at all outlets including Dodger Stadium and partner agencies. If Dodgers win the West title the first game starts at 1 p.m. Saturday at Dodger Stadium with a Sunday second game in a best of five series. Ticket prices are 7, 4, and 3 dollars.
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