Williams drives Cubs past Pirates in ninth inning
Billy Williams sat out Sept 3 and returned with a clutch two out ninth inning single for a 3-2 Cubs win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. The rally started after Matty Alou misplayed a fly ball allowing Williams to spark scoring as Don Kessinger and Williams collected key singles. Bill Hands earned his 17th win while Steve Blass took his 12th loss as Chicago moved to 76-69 in the NL standings.
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Jones Happy With Dry Run Scrimmage
Coach Evert Jones praised his squad after a controlled scrimmage Saturday as preparations for the Conquis continued.
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Rosewall Rivalry Crowns World No. 1 Status
In Forest Hills and Newport reports, Ken Rosewall strengthens his claim as the world’s top player by beating Wimbledon champion John Newcombe and reflecting on Margaret Court’s grand slam. The sailing and local prep notes touch on Gretel II’s Cup bid and Cabrillo football prep amid injury updates.
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First pro win worth $6,000 in Wendell West Open
Jo Ann Gunderson Carner of Kirkland Washington won her first pro golf title at Ocean Shores in a sudden death playoff over Marilynn Smith. The victory earned $6,000 and moved her to 12th on the LPGA money list after both players posted 69s to tie at 214 for 54 holes. Dede Owens and Beth Stone tied for third at 217, each taking $2,750, while Smith earned $4,200 for second place.
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Dodgers rally ends skid with Haller pinch homer
Tom Haller hit a three run pinch homer in the top of the LOth as the Dodgers broke a five game losing streak. Rusty Staub scored the Expos’ tying run on a wild throw by reliever Joe Hoerner after fielding a bunt in the eighth.
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Orioles Romp As Cuellar Twins Complete Game Win
Mike Cuellar dominated Boston with an eight hitter to improve to 23-7 and set a Orioles single season record with 19 complete games. Brooks Robinson Boog Powell Mark Belanger and Merv Rettenmund drove in two runs apiece as Baltimore extended its magic number to three with a 13-2 victory over the Red Sox while the Yankees lost to Cleveland 3-1.
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College quarterbacks surge as 1970 season opens key matchups
Plunkett and Reaves headline a slate as Mississippi and Texas debut belatedly with Heisman chatter centered on Manning. Ole Miss hosts Memphis State while Texas greets California, Notre Dame faces Northwestern, and Penn State aims to extend its unbeaten run.
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Cunningham tops backs in week. 135 yards in win
USC sophomore Sam Cunningham from Santa Barbara rushed 12 times for 135 yards and a 22 yard TD as the Trojans crushed Alabama 42 21. He earned Pacific Eight offensive player of the week honors, beating out Plunkett Fouts Dummitt and Jackson.
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Patterson Revival Bout Aims To Jumpstart Return
Floyd Patterson returns to the ring in a 10 round heavyweight bout at Madison Square Garden after a two year layoff. He faces Charlie Devil Green a flamboyant challenger with big knockout ambitions and a similar punching power profile for a revival clash in New York.
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Bruins Edge Beavers 14-9 in Opener as Young Backfield Shines
UCLA survived a Pacific Eight opener against Oregon State as quarterback Dennis Dumont connected with Bob Christiansen for two touchdowns and the Bruins relied on a fresh ground attack led by Arthur Sims Randy Taylor and Gary Campbell who combined for over 230 rushing yards after a turnover sparked momentum.
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New name for Super Bowl honors Lombardi Trophy
The trophy was renamed the Vince Lombardi Trophy to honor the Packers coach whose teams twice won the professional football championship. The decision ties the symbol of football excellence to a coach famed for his career and character.
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Jets top Cowboys in final preseason game
Jim Turner booted three field goals with a long 47 yards and two extra points as the New York Jets beat the Dallas Cowboys 29-2. Joe Namath connected on 73 and 23 yard TD passes to Richard Caster and George Sauer. Namath 10 of 21 for 251 yards.
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Del Mar closes its most successful meeting in history
Del Mar Racecourse wraps a record season with a parimutuel handle of 48.37 million and 473,804 in attendance. Jockey Pill Shoemaker secures the riding championship with 55 wins for the meeting. June Darling becomes the first distaff Futurity winner by defeating Star Tow. Rockets trade Art Williams to Celtics as team reshapes guard lineup.
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