Candy Man Delivers No-Hitter For Pirates Night
Pittsburgh lefty John Candelaria throws a 2-0 no hitter against the Dodgers at Three Rivers Stadium. Candy Night features first 10,000 fans receiving candy bars as Candelaria improves to 11-4 and becomes Pittsburgh’s first no-hitter since 1907. Dodgers’ early threats fade as Oliver and Parker help preserve the gem.
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Hall of Fame inductee Robin Roberts praised by former Phillies coach
Cooperstown AP report recalls Ed Sawyer, then Ithaca College professor, recounting Roberts rise from Wilmington to the Hall of Fame. Sawyer, who helped the 1950 Phillies win the NL pennant, praised Roberts work ethic, durability, and control, noting six starts in 10 days in 1950 and a 286 win career over 19 seasons.
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Hall of Fame inductions spark memories of legends
Inductees include Bob Lemon and Early Wynn with veterans committee picks Fred Lindstrom Cal Hubbard Roger Connor Oscar Charleston and Roberta Cooperstown jokes by Lemon. Roberts reflects on a long career and the joke about Cooperstown not big enough.
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Belle Drives Jets Giants Off Yankee Stadium Surface
Hurricane Belle floods Jets Giants game site at Yankee Stadium delaying Monday NFL exhibition. Jets cite danger to fans. Yankees say contract lacks power to cancel. Cosmos home game also in doubt with rain dates possible. Steelers win in Philadelphia as rain dampens other events. Eastern League doubleheaders in Connecticut washed out. Connors wins North Conway tennis title after venue shift. World Team Tennis match rescheduled. Yonkers and Atlantic City racing cards canceled.
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NBC Drops Al DeRogatis From Grid Team
NBC ends Al DeRogatis's NBC TV color commentator role. The former Duke All-American and New York Giants lineman, long a top analyst with Curt Gowdy, will not return this season. his Newark office confirms the move.
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Fear Of Winning Baffles Golf Pros In Pro Rank
Marble Falls Texas AP report cites Tom Kite describing fear of winning as a subtle pressure on professional golfers. Kite, who won his first tour event last year, says the psyche can hinder even top players as they prepare for the PGA tour opener in Washington D C. He notes the shift from chasing to bearing expectations after victory and the anxiety of proving repeated success.
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Griffin Breaks Long Run in Bengals Preseason Debut
Archie Griffin, Ohio State standout turned Bengals rookie, rushed for 64 yards in five carries and scored a 49 yard TD against Buffalo. He expressed gratitude to the Lord after the play and drew praise from coach Bill Johnson and teammates. Griffin has led the team in rushing in two preseason outings, signaling strong early impact in camp alongside expectations as a high draft pick. Also notes peers and opponents reflecting on his quick adjustment and ambition to win. In other sports action, Fort Sill softball results highlighted with multiple games and upcoming matches at Butner Field.
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College Gridders Battle In Japan in Tokyo Sept. 24
Grambling State University of Louisiana meets Morgan State of Pennsylvania in Tokyo on September 24 for the first regular season U.S. college football game outside the Western hemisphere. The event, tied to the U.S. Bicentennial, aims to boost American football’s appeal in Japan. The game at Korakuen Stadium will be televised live in Japan and on delayed tape in the United States.
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