WHA gamble set to go tonight in league debut
After months of speculation the World Hockey Association opens its first season with sellout crowds in Cleveland and Ottawa. The league introduces navy pucks two line passes and a defensive penalty rule while stars like Bobby Hull join the fledgling league. Legal rulings allow ex NHL players to compete and a shootout plan is dropped following a harsh reception during exhibitions. Ulf Sterner and Bernie Anderson are released for rules violations.
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Coleman leads Tigers to 3-0 win over Athletics
Detroit pitcher Joe Coleman struck out a playoff record 14 as Ike Brown delivered a bases loaded two run single. The Tigers moved within one win of the American League finals with a 3-0 victory at Tiger Stadium, keeping Oakland from scoring. Brown and Freehan fueled the offense while Kaline and McAuliffe added clarifying hits. Oakland stranded 10 runners as Bert Campaneris sat out due to suspension.
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Matty Alou
Cal Maxvill
Maxvill
Bert Campaneris
Joe Cronin
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Dick Wil
Pirates Reds showdown game decides pennant and World Series bid
Pittsburgh relies on Steve Blass in a pivotal final game against Cincinnati ace Don Gullett as the Reds edge the Pirates 7-1 to force a deciding fifth game. Blass dominated in 1971 and 1972 playoff runs, while Gullett, hampered by hepatitis earlier, seeks redemption in his late-season start. The Reds capitalized on Pirates miscues and stolen bases to seize the series lead with Ross Grimsley’s two-hit outing.
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Alf's Electric Tops Hotshots in Recreation Hockey Action
Alf's Electric defeated Hotshots 6-3 on Sunday in Medicine Hat Recreation Hockey League play. Dennis Rieger scored three goals, with Ron Kovalak Bob Moston and Doug Wyatt Jr adding one each. Rod Canham tallied twice for Hotshots and Glen Weir added a single. Next games on Thursday October 12 feature Rebels vs Alf's Electric at 8 p.m. and SASH vs Hotshots at 9:40 p.m.
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