Giants Clinch NL West as Marichal Leads Victory
The San Francisco Giants earned the National League West title with a 5-1 win over the San Diego Padres. Juan Marichal pitched effectively for the clinching victory while Willie Mays and Dave Kingman supplied key hits. Pirates and Dodgers set for NL playoff action at Candlestick Park and in Pittsburgh with Gaylord Perry slated to start for the Giants in the series opener.
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Charlie Fox
Willie Mays
Dave Kingman
Juan Marichal
Mays
Ty Cobb
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University of Southern California
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Juan
Fox
Steve Blass
Pittsburgh
N.L
Gaylord Perry
Gaylord
Dock Elis
John Cumberland
Danny Murtaugh
Nelson Briles
Dodgers Fans Bet On Fate As Playoff Hopes Persist
Maury Wills, Duke Sims, and Preston Gomez weigh in on Dodgers staying alive in the NL West. Rumors swirl about Nixon adopting the Angels and Yorty eyeing the Harlem Globetrotters as a fun local flap. Coaching shifts, hair length, and a wrestling rematch pepper the wide world of sports reporting.
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Hillmen host Alemany in home opener at Huyck Stadium
Cabrillo High travels to Mission Hills to face Alemany tonight at 8 p.m. in a 4-A Del Rey clash. Cabrillo seeks a first win after a season-opening loss to Bakersfield while Alemany aims to go 2-0, relying on a physical, fast offense to counter Cabrillo’s improving defense.
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Hancock and Glendale CC clash at Huyck as Polarier targets Orozco
Hancock led by senior quarterback Phil Polarier who completed 11 of 19 for 160 yards against Glendale’s Joe Orozco. Orozco caught nine passes for 151 yards. Alemany ran 64 plays last game with half passing. In last Alemany Cabrillo, Hillmen outgained by 13 but relied on turnovers and two passes. Indians use multiple formations with two wide receivers.
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Unbeatens Clash as Hancock and Glendale Ready at Huyck
Hancock College hosts Glendale City College in a nonconference showdown at Huyck Stadium. The 2-0 clubs renew last year’s tough battle, with Hancock featuring former Cabrillo stars Hank Cook Dan Willis Howard Kluge and others in starting roles. Glendale counters with a strong defensive line and running game aiming to topple the Santa Maria squad and prove the West Coast Conference’s edge.
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