Reds face Mets in pennant series amid sun and suspensions
Cincinnati manager Sparky Anderson preferred facing Pittsburgh or Montreal in the National League playoffs but accepted a Mets series. Don Gullett will start opening game as Bobby Tolan is suspended and Pete Rose and Tony Perez weigh in on Mets pitching strength and Series difficulty.
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Mets Clinch NL East With 6-4 Win Over Cubs
The New York Mets clinched the National League East in Chicago with a 6-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs. The Cubs had led the division by eight games earlier but could not hold the margin as the Mets sealed the title.
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A's plan for pinch hitters in playoffs amid DH era
Oakland manager Dick Williams assures pitchers will hit in World Series as the A's and Orioles push through AL playoffs under the new designated hitter rule. Jim Hunter notes pitchers have practiced hitting. players recall bunting drills and post season parties.
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Middletown High Faces Ventilation, Safety Upgrades
At Barnitz Stadium Middletown High seeks a working exhaust fan and better air flow after a Friday incident left the locker room stifling and a player collapsing. Booster projects include a new water line to Elmo Lingrel Field. officials consider moving stadium use to Lingrel for improved facilities and safety.
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Orioles to make room for Davis in World Series lineup
The Orioles may insert Tommy Davis as top designated hitter and possibly play first base if Boog Powell’s shoulder limits him. Davis hit .305 with 89 RBIs this season while Powell dealt with a lingering shoulder issue during the late stretch as prep began for the playoff opener against the Oakland Athletics.
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Durocher Resigns as Astros Manager After Disappointing Season
Leo Durocher, 67, quits as Houston Astros manager after a drop from second to fourth in the National League West. General Manager Spec Richardson replaces him with Preston Gomez. Durocher hints at retirement and reflects on a career spanning nearly 50 years.
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Hayes says being No 1 means we'll work harder
Ohio State moved to No 1 in the AP poll after a 37 3 win over Texas Christian. Woody Hayes said the ranking brings pressure and will push the team to improve, noting USC dropped from the top after its tie with Oklahoma.
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League Leaders in National and American League Baseball
Baseball leaders lists show Rose and Stargell headlining NL categories with 338 and 119 RBIs, Bonds and Morgan top runs, and Seaver and Carlton leading strikeouts. AL leaders include Carew hitting .350 with 203 hits, and R Jackson with 117 RBIs and 32 home runs, plus Harper and North stealing bases.
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Rosewall tops Fletcher in Osaka first round
In Osaka Japan top seed Ken Rosewall of Australia defeated Ian Fletcher 6 7 6 0 6 2 to advance in the $25 000 Osaka Tennis Tournament. Attendance hits 30 million in MLB in 1973 for the first time. Wilt Chamberlain sues Lakers over contract option clause and NBA monopoly claims. Oilers acquire Bill Thomas off waivers from the Cowboys in Houston.
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