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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1970

Page

9

Brooks Robinson Shines As Orioles Sweep Reds In Series

Brooks Robinson starred in a dominant five game Orioles victory over Cincinnati, hitting seven for twelve across the series with two homers and six RBIs while stellar defense frustrated Reds bats. He saved a final inning with a diving snag of Johnny Bench as Baltimore celebrated in Memorial Stadium.

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Orioles Clinch World Series With 9 3 Victory Over Reds

Baltimore overwhelms Cincinnati 9 3 at rain soaked Memorial Stadium to clinch the World Series in five games behind Mike Cuellar strong relief and a 15 hit attack. Frank Robinson and Brooks Robinson star as Paul Blair and Dave Johnson drive the barrage. The Orioles earn $15 000 plus per player and avenge last year by defeating Sparky Andersons Reds.

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Falling Leaves Hunter's Joy

Wisconsin’s best fall color runs along the hardwood ridges west of Devil’s Lake Park and at the confluence of the Mississippi and Wisconsin rivers according to the weekly Department of Natural Resources Summary. Color fades in the north while hunters find good conditions for upland game and waterfowl. Northern ducks are expected, Horicon draws geese and sightseers, Minocqua reports a light winter cover, and fishing remains strong with a 28 pound salmon at Sturgeon Bay and excellent lake trout near Sand Island.

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County Stadium Eyes Artificial Blanket

Milwaukee County Stadium could get artificial turf under a five year rehabilitation plan endorsed by the County Park Commission study committee. The project would cost up to 650000 with 50000 yearly maintenance. The Brewers and Packers use the stadium. The committee showed little interest in renaming the venue Vincent T Lombardi Stadium.

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Pacers rout Colonels as ABA opener dominates night

Indiana Pacers crush Kentucky Colonels 127-95 at Indianapolis Coliseum to start the 1971 ABA season. Mel Daniels posts 31 and 17, with Rick Mount scoring 10 late. Pittsburgh tops New York 105-102, Florida beats Carolina 105-97. In NBA action, Phoenix 119 Boston 100 as Suns debut shines with Dick Van Arsdale scoring 30.

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Hopeful Gophers Meet Rugged OSU

Minnesota coach Murray Warmath says Saturday will reveal how good his top ranked Gophers are, as they face Ohio State in Columbus before 86 700 fans. Barry Mayer Ernie Cook lead the Gophers with 600 rushing yards, Craig Curry is emerging at quarterback. Michigan looms as another top rival with Ohio State and Michigan State also on the slate as national TV spotlight shines on Notre Dame at Missouri.

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Oles Seek Help From Carleton In Midwest Race

St Olaf eyes support from neighbor Carleton as both vie in the Midwest Conference. Ripon hosts St Olaf while Monmouth leads the standings with a 3 0 mark. Carleton sits at 0 4 and welcomes Monmouth this week.

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Plunkett Eyes All Time Total Offense Lead

Stanford quarterback Jim Plunkett aims to become major college football's total offense leader as he nears 214 yards needed. The Associated Press notes Plunkett's read of defenses and a possible clash with Washington State. The piece ties in Rose Bowl race implications and other top-25 clashes across the nation.

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Mano Signs with NBA for Pro Cage Officiating

Racine native Mark Mano, 29, former father son basketball refereeing duo member, lands a National Basketball Association contract. His first assignment is Baltimore versus San Francisco next Tuesday. Mano expects to work about three games weekly over seven months, aiming to make officiating his career.

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