Royals Rally Halts Angels in 5 4 Opener
Kansas City holds on for a 5 4 victory as Jack McKeon’s club stays alive in pennant race. Rojas delivers a seventh inning RBI single that proves decisive, while Angels’ late surge falls short despite Frank Robinson’s two run homer. Rich Hand takes the loss.
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Rozelle Bows To Congress On Blackouts
Washington AP President Nixon expected to sign a law allowing sold out NFL home games to be televised locally. Congress quickly approved to enable most openers of the 1973 season to be seen at home, despite NFL opposition. Rozelle told networks to lift blackouts for televised games.
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Pirates Push NL East Challenge With 6-1 Win Over Cubs
Pittsburgh builds one game lead over idle St. Louis and 1 1/2 over Montreal after a 6-1 win as Willie Stargell slugged a two run double and scored. Bob Moose earned late relief while Chicago dropped three errors fueling the Pirates surge.
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Tribe Makes Home Debut on Saturday
The Haskell Indians, 0-2 on the road, host Butler County Community College at Haskell Stadium on Saturday with a 7 30 kickoff. Coach Noah Allen reshuffles the backfield and starts Fi Davis at quarterback along with new backs Al Patneaude and Mike Lightner. Offensive changes include moving Ken Pemb rton to tight end and Richard Belcher to split end. Defensively Gabe George replaces Carlos Lyday at halfback.
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Riggins Returns to Jets as Season Opener Looms
John Riggins signs a two year deal worth 50 000 per year with the New York Jets ending a lengthy holdout. He has been named not starter for Monday night against the Green Bay Packers with Jim Nance expected to start at fullback. Riggins described renewed commitment to play this season after missing time with a knee injury last year.
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