Taiwan City Giants Face Age Probe After World Series Win
The Taiwan City Giants win the Little League World Series title amid an age eligibility inquiry. League President Peter J. McGovern says a committee will verify players' ages in the Far East region with findings due at the league meeting on Oct 26.
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Rangers Pitcher Merritt Fined For Spitball Admission
Jim Merritt veteran left hander for the Texas Rangers was fined by AL President Joe Cronin after he admitted to throwing spitballs in Sundays 9 0 win over Cleveland Indians The exact fine was not disclosed by league officials
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Bears DB Lee Calland Arrested in White Plains
Veteran Chicago Bears defensive back Lee Calland was arrested in White Plains New York on charges of possessing a dangerous weapon and attempted second degree assault.
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Morgan honored as NL Player of the Week for August 2026
Cincinnati Reds second baseman Joe Morgan was named National League Player of the Week by NL president Charles S. Feeney. He hit .333 with 10 hits in 30 at bats, including his 20th homer, extending his club record for second basemen.
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Orioles extend win streak as Grich and Williams homer
The Baltimore Orioles beat Texas 6-1 for their 14th straight victory. Grich and Williams homered, while ex-Oriole Dave Johnson leads the majors with 36 homers after being dealt to Atlanta.
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Saints fire Roberts after winless preseason
Saints head coach J D Roberts is fired late Monday after a 31-6 preseason loss to the New England Patriots as New Orleans failed to win any games. The article also notes Orioles’ AL East lead and other baseball results including Grich’s bid for a second basemen homer record.
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1973 College Football Forecast by Hoople
The Hoople football forecast surveys top teams and conferences led by USC to repeat, with Penn State, Alabama, Cornell, North Carolina, Florida State, and Texas highlighted among contenders. Ohio State, Michigan, Auburn, UCLA, and others figure in strong title runs for 1973. The piece previews key races and opening day matchups and promises picks on September 8.
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Bam) Cunningham
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NHL announces expansion and realignment for 1974-75
The NHL will form four divisions with two four-team groups and two five-team groups, adding two new clubs and an 80 game schedule. Players union leader Eagleson warns of pro rata contract increases. Campbell supports possible 2 percent raise for extra games.
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Rogers Dominates Dodgers With 4-0 Expos Win
Montreal rookie Steve Rogers pitched his third shutout of the season on a three-hitter. Bob Stinson drove in three runs as the Expos topped the Dodgers 4-0. Stinson homered in the second and added a two-run double in the eighth. The Dodgers fall behind the Cardinals in NL East standings.
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Lee admits throwing grease balls challenges Cronin on fines
Boston pitcher Bill Lee acknowledged using grease balls and urged AL President Joe Cronin to fine all pitchers who do so. Cronin had just fined Texas pitcher Jim Merritt for admitting he used a so called Gaylord Perry fastball, a spitter grease pitch.
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