Cherry Puts Spotlight on Football Choice for Missouri
Missouri quarterback John Cherry explains his preference for the Rawlings R-5 game ball used by the Tigers. He notes signal mixups when opponents use other brands and compares it to a Spalding model he used in junior college, citing grip differences and weather effects on handling.
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Osaka Open leads and a boxing rematch headline sports
Top seed Ken Rosewall beat Geoff Masters 6 2 6 0 and Cliff Drysdale defeated Jun Kamiwazumi 6 2 6 2 to reach the Osaka Open quarterfinals. Franciose Durr beat Brenda Kirk 6 4 6 0 in a first round at the $40,000 women's event. Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier confirmed a 12 round rematch on February 4 at Madison Square Garden with each rider guaranteed 850000 and 32 percent of the live gate. Bob Plager of the St Louis Blues was suspended by NHL president Clarence Campbell for threatening a referee during an exhibition in Brantford on Sept 29. In a sunny note, a college football preview mentions Missouri QB Cherry leading a highscoring attack against SMU at Texas Stadium.
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More AL Runs Credited To DH
New York AP reports 1973 AL run production surged with the designated hitter rule cited as a major factor. AL batting average rose to .259 and teams averaged 8.6 runs per game, while AL homers by DHs totaled 227. Pitchers benefited less as 12 AL starters won 20 games, the most in modern times.
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Seaver Arm Passes Test For Mets Playoff Opener
New York Mets pitcher Tom Seaver, listed as the definite probable starter for the NL playoff opener at Cincinnati, completed a 90 minute Shea Stadium workout with a pain free, effortless throw. Pitching coach Rube Walker called the session encouraging as Seaver overcame a tender shoulder and his status shifted to starter over Jon Matlack.
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Conference Races Barely Underway Across Area
Fall sports begin to reveal conference pace as CCC faces six of eight teams meeting, while Mid-State sees Mexico and Fulton clash for first place. Rolla and Waynesville battle for first wins. Centralia Macon clash tightens CCC standings amid non conference matches.
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Wrigley Seeks Cubs Overhaul After Disappointing Season
Chicago owner Phil Wrigley calls the Cubs season disgusted as they finish fifth in the NL East, five games back of the Mets after leading by eight. He signals a post season review and possible reorganizing, with Ferguson Jenkins cited as overpaid and unhappy. Santo and Williams may be traded only with players' union consent. The article also notes a St Louis football game blackout ending as Raiders face Cardinals.
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Blues Trade Goalie For Pens Harbaruk
St Louis Blues acquire right winger Nick Harbaruk from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for goalie Bob Johnsons. Harbaruk has not missed a game in three straight seasons and missed two games the prior season.
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Broncos trade May and Forsberg in NFL moves
In Denver, the Broncos acquired linebacker Ray May from the Baltimore Colts for undisclosed 1974 draft choices and then sent linebacker Fred Forsberg to the Buffalo Bills in exchange for safety John Pitts. In Louisville, the Kentucky Colonels of the ABA bought forward Collis Jones from the San Antonio Spurs for undisclosed cash and future considerations.
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