Miracle Mets Clinch NL Pennant as Etchebarren Grich Rally
Etchebarren belted a three run homer to tie the game in the seventh and Grich followed with a left field homer in the eighth to lift the Orioles over the A s Oakland Coliseum. Bert Campaneris provided late help with an 11th inning homer for Oakland.
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Catfish” Hunter
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Brooks Robinson
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Bob Reynolds
Grant Jackson
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Gene Tenace
Cinderella Mets Clinch NL Pennant In Dramatic Finale
New York’s underdog Mets stunned the Cincinnati Reds 7 2 at Shea to clinch the National League pennant. Tom Seaver hurled and Cleon Jones delivered a key blow as New York surged from behind, despite concerns over Seaver’s big game record and a wild postgame mob scene.
Two Key Showdowns Shape Wisconsin Independent Grid Playoffs
This weekend's games feature Wisconsin Rapids Assumption vs Stevens Point Pacelli and Milwaukee Pius vs Milwaukee Thomas More. Assumption and Pacelli fight for a Central Wisconsin Catholic Conference title and playoff berth as Pacelli seeks to defend past wins while Pius aims to secure a fourth postseason bid. A five member panel in Madison on November 4 will pick the four qualifiers based on records, standings, scores, and schedule strength.
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Greendale Luther
Packers Face Chiefs Short Pass Test At Milwaukee
Green Bay known for stout defense and quick backs faces Kansas City at Milwaukee County Stadium. Chiefs QB Len Dawson targets Ed Podolak with short passes while Ed Taylor and Otis Taylor vary the attack. Packers’ Bill Lueck is out with a knee injury. Dan Devine expects a tough game.
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Nate Allen
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Willie Ellison
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Mets Win It For Yogi Berra Pennant Clincher at Shea Stadium
The New York Mets clinched the National League pennant 7-2 over the Cincinnati Reds at Shea Stadium, dedicating the victory to manager Yogi Berra. Bud Harrelson credited the team’s late-season surge, injuries healed, and collective effort for their dramatic climb from last place to champion as Berra toiled in his dugout office.
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