Orioles favored in AL championship opener keying on pitching
AP reports the Baltimore Orioles open the American League championship series in Minneapolis against the Minnesota Twins. Orioles ace Jim Palmer and starters Mike Cuellar Dave McNally lead a strong bullpen while Twins rely on Jim Perry to counter. Orioles seen as favorites to reach a fourth World Series in five years as both lineups feature noted sluggers and veteran arms.
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Umpires Meet With Lawyers and TV Sports Shorthand
Fragmented TV sports notes report umpires meeting with lawyers and brief mentions of National League playoffs from Pittsburgh and American League actions from Bloomington Minnesota with Orioles and Minnesota games. Also references NCAA football AKDEMA versus Mississippi in ambiguous terms.
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Reds Edge Pirates In First Little World Series Tilt
Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates launch a best-of-five NL playoff, with Clemente sidelined by a back issue but expected to play. Stargell hobbling but available, and pitching depth and lineup tweaks shaping the opener.
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Pro Basketball Results From Thursday
The Associated Press reports a 129 120 Baltimore win over Atlanta and a 109 94 Milwaukee victory over Chicago. Only scheduled games are listed and no further results are provided.
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Big Eight Conference Openers Build Saturday Slate
Big Eight teams Kansas State Missouri Oklahoma State and Colorado head toward conference openers Saturday. Missouri and Colorado aim to rebound from recent losses with tougher defenses while Nebraska Penn State and Minnesota loom in non conference play. Colorado led by James Williams and others seeks season momentum as Oklahoma State eyes improved offense and Kansas State adds depth on defense.
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Missouri Must Win Tomorrow
Missouri seeks a must win as 2-1 Tigers visit Oklahoma State in a Big Eight opener at Stillwater. Joe Moore leads Missouri, while Tony Pounds stabilizes OK State at quarterback and James Williams powers the running game.
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Boutier Edges Walker In Angled Bout For Points Lead
In Los Angeles Jean Claude Boutier of France won a decision over Henry Walker of Los Angeles on points, Boutier scoring 159 to Walker 156. Mexico’s Manuel Fierro dominated Crispin Benitez of San Fernando with a knockout, Fierro improving to 151 while Benitez fell.
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National League and American League final standings and results
Final standings show East and West divisions with team records and winning percentages for the NL and AL. Notable entries include New York, Baltimore, Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland, St. Louis, Philadelphia, and Montreal, with posted wins and losses. Thursday results include New York over Chicago 4-1 and Baltimore over Washington 8-2, among others.
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Fans Dismantle Connie Mack Field
Police contained a raucous crowd at Connie Mack Stadium as fans, armed with hacksaws and crowbars, dismantled parts of the field after Tim McCarver scored on a triple in the Phillies 2-1 win over the Expos. The disturbance delayed a planned presentation and the move to Veterans Stadium for 1971.
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Bulldogs Host Hannibal and Face Mononucleosis Blow
Mexico High School football hosts Hannibal at Hawthorne Heights as captain Vic Arnall is out with mono likely for the season. Everett Trabue steps in at safety. backfield features Larry Cooper Jeff Fine Julian Beever with starters at ends Ward Lankford Dennis and guards Nordwald Gourley.
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Colonels Face St Francis Borgia In Afternoon Clash
Missouri Military Academy unbeaten Colonels host St Francis Borgia at Colonels Field at 2 30 pm. MA has defeated Western Military Academy and Van-Far this season while Borgia beat Union St Claire and Warrenton in its three starts.
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Unbeaten Missouri Small Colleges Into Action
Unbeaten Missouri Intercollegiate Athletic Association teams meet in non conference play Saturday. Central Missouri hosts Eastern Illinois after a 23 16 win over Emporia State while Missouri Rolla visits Bradley. Lincoln idle. Northwest Missouri and Southwest Missouri travel.
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