Two Miracles Down Mets Reach World Series
The Mets beat the Reds 7 2 to win the National League pennant and advance to the World Series. Pitcher Tom Seaver led a comeback season praised by Ed Kranepool and Yogi Berra as fans caused chaotic scenes at Shea Stadium during the dramatic finish.
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Lions Aim To Break North Streak At Haskell Stadium
Lawrence Lions seek first win over North Indians since 1968 as they host Mission North at Haskell Stadium. 0-5 Lions face top state power with injuries depleting lineup and multiple position changes planned to derail North’s high scoring offense led by fullback Warren Fore.
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Warriors suffer back to back weathered courts in detroit
The Golden State Warriors had a second straight game postponed due to a slippery floor at Cobo Arena caused by moisture after shellac. Coach Al Attles questioned the repeated issue as other NBA results featured Chicago Bulls 105 Kansas City Omaha 90 and Phoenix 115 Seattle 111 with Nate Archibald scoring 42 for the Kings in a separate note.
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NHL WHA results and overtime clashes listed
Vancouver ousted Winnipeg 4 in overtime while Montreal beat Minnesota 5 to 2 and Toronto triumphed over Buffalo 7 to 4. New York Rangers tied Detroit after a 4 1 score with Islanders, then Atlanta and Boston battled to a 6 6 draw. Chicago 3 Los Angeles 0 California 2 St Louis 1.
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Truman High Wins Lawrence High Girls Volleyball Meet
Truman High of Independence Missouri posted a 5-0 record to win the Lawrence High girls invitational with Atchison second 4-1 and William Chrisman third 3-2. Lawrence High finished fourth as Raytown South and Washburn Rural trailed. In Wednesday play Lawrence fell to champions Truman while also losing to Chrisman and beating Raytown South. Starter Julie Lienhard missed the meet due to illness.
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Jets Steelers Clash Moved to Pittsburgh
The NFL game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New York Jets, originally set for October 21 at Shea Stadium, has been relocated to Pittsburgh due to the Mets reaching the World Series. The Mets sharing Shea Stadium with the Jets prompted the move.
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Chargers offensive boss Schnelker resigns amid Rams switch
AP report states Bob Schnelker resigned as San Diego Chargers offensive coordinator after John Hadl blamed him for the quarterback’s decision to depart for the Los Angeles Rams.
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Orioles rally past A's 5-4 in dramatic playoff opener
Baltimore trailed 4-0 before Andy Etchebarren belted a three run homer in the seventh and Bobby Grich followed with a leadoff shot in the eighth to beat Oakland 5-4 at the Coliseum. Doyle Alexander allowed two hits in 13 1 3 innings of relief as Bob Reynolds and Grant Jackson held the A's.
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Goode and Sutton Questionable for Kansas State Game
Kansas football coach Don Fambrough expressed concern as top defenders Don Goode and Mitch Sutton appeared unlikely to play against Kansas State. Goode missed the Tennessee game with a sprained ankle and would be replaced by Jeff Turner while Sutton could be spell by John Weger or Bill Skepnek. Rocky Bron showed improvement from a hamstring strain and is probable to play, backed by Rick Mudge.
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Maynard Cut By Cardinals in NFL Move
St Louis Cardinals coach Don Coryell cited numbers as the reason for releasing wide receiver Don Maynard who had joined from the Jets last month. Maynard had set NFL records with 633 receptions for 11,834 yards in his career.
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Linebacker Rossovich to pose for Playgirl in 1974
Tim Rossovich of the San Diego Chargers will end his football season early to become a centerfold subject for Playgirl Magazine in early 1974. The move placeholders a shift from NFL line backer to celebrity feature in the magazine.
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