Orioles seek series edge as Brooks Robinson shines
In Baltimore the Orioles lead the Reds 2-0 in the World Series as Brooks Robinson dominates with stellar defense and a deciding homer. Sparky Anderson lauds Robinson's fielding turning potential Reds rallies into outs. The series resumes Tuesday at Memorial Stadium with Cincinnati facing an uphill climb.
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Orioles edge Reds 6 5 as Hendricks drives winner in series opener
In Cincinnati, Elrod Hendricks hit an opposite-field two-run double that sealed Baltimore’s 6-5 comeback win over the Reds. Tom Phoebus earned the win for the Orioles who rallied from a 4-0 deficit, with Mark Belanger and Brooks Robinson also contributing key hits.
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Stock racing to become major pro sport in the 1970s
Bobby Allison predicts stock car racing will grow into a major professional sport in the 1970s. He notes the decline of short tracks amid superspeedways, rising sponsorship, and broader media exposure, with crews and drivers sharing more income as the sport expands.
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Anderson backs ump right in burkhart call during game two
In Cincinnati, Kenny Burkhart ruled Carbo out after Hendricks tag as fans faced off. Sparky Anderson defended the umpire, calling the decision right and noting Burkhart blocked Hendricks. A police presence stood near the stands as a precaution. The recap shifts to San Diego where Packers visit Chargers in a key Monday matchup. The Chargers rely on Foster Hubbert and Hadl with Garrison and Alworth as targets.
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Aztecs’ Sipe throws four TDs in 41 14 win over Southern Miss
San Diego State dominating Southern Miss 41 14 as Brian Sipe fires four touchdowns and 317 yards on 26 of 46. The Aztecs extend unbeaten streak to 26 games and 17 straight wins while LSU blanks Pacific 34 0 at Baton Rouge.
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Rose Bowl hopes dented as Stanford crushes USC
Stanford beat USC 24-14 to seize the Pac 8 lead while Oregon edged UCLA 41-40 in a late surge. California held on 31-28 over Washington, and Oregon State beat Utah 31-21 as Washington State fell to Arizona State 37-30. New title chase reshapes standings with Stanford 2-0, Oregon 3-1, USC and UCLA 1-1.
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Chicago Bears star Gayle Sayers suffered a knee injury in the 24-0 loss to Minnesota and may require surgery. He was rushed to Illinois Masonic Hospital with ligaments severely stretched, risking sidelining at least six weeks and possibly ending his NFL season.
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