Reds Ready for Playoff Clash With Pirates After Long Layoff
Sparky Anderson says the 1970 Reds are the best he has seen and will fight to finish the job in a short series against the Pirates. He cautions against fan backlash if they lose, and recalls the A’s seven game World Series defeat as motivation. The Reds enter the playoffs after a 162-game season setting a division record.
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Wildcats Face Edgewood In Key Mid- Miami Showdown
After beating Fenwick 14 13 last week to rise in the Mid- Miami League the Ken Hockman led Wildcats seek their first league title since 1965 as they travel to Edgewood. Edgewood sits 3-1 overall and 1-0 in league play facing its fifth straight conference foe.
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Local high school basketball slate features league leaders in action
In the Mid Miami League Monroe aims for a third straight win at home against Fenwick. Lebanon, unbeaten in four games, travels to Lakota. Madison visits Talawanda as both seek first league win. Other games include Bellbrook hosting Oakwood Trance, Valley View at Milton Union, Northridge at Carlisle, and Brookville at Dixie. FAVC leaders Blanchester hosting Mason as two undefeated teams clash.
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Morgan Says Speed Could Decide Issue In Reds Pirates Playoff
Cincinnati star Joe Morgan says speed and base running give the Reds an edge over the Pirates in the NL playoff. He notes Cincinnati’s 168 steals in 204 attempts this season and predicts close games will favor his club. The best of five opens in Cincinnati with Don Gullett and Jerry Reuss pitching.
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Red Sox seek seven wins in October against A's
Boston faces Oakland in a best of five series with Carl Yastrzemski moving to left field and Cecil Cooper at first. Darrell Johnson backs the defensive shift as Luis Tiant hones up after a lingering back issue for the opener at Fenway Park.
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Bench Faces Playoff Burden With Injured Groin
Johnny Bench carries a heavy load into the NL playoffs as he battles a groin injury feared to hinder his swing. The Reds open the series with Pittsburgh at Riverfront Stadium while Bench reassesses his readiness after two weeks of rest.
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TV and radio sports schedule highlights tonight and Sunday
Tonight features Fenwick at Monroe on WPFB AM at 7 30 and Franklin at Edgewood on WPBF FM at 7 30 Also baseball playoffs Oakland at Boston on channels 2 and 5 at 1 pm Pittsburgh at Cincinnati on WLW AM WHIO AM at 4 pm College football Miami at Purdue on WPBF FM at 2 30 Temple at WCKY AM 1 15 Michigan State at Notre Dame WSAI AM 2 pm Ohio State at UCLA on channels 12 and 22 at 9 pm Sunday Cincinnati on channels 2 and 5 WKRC AM at 4 pm Pro football Cincinnati at Houston on WLW AM WHIO AM 2 pm New Orleans at Atlanta on channels 7 and 9 at 1 pm Boston on WCLU AM at 1 pm
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Mets may have own Joe Frazier for manager role
Joe Frazier, longtime Mets minor league leader and Tidewater affiliate manager, emerged as the internal candidate to replace interim boss Roy McMillan. President Joe McDonald said the club prefers internal promotion, while Joe Torre denied being considered. Frazier, nearly 53, expressed interest but had no confirmation.
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Aging Middies Set to Host Fairfield in Homecoming Clash
Middies coach Jack Gordon cites an aging roster after a 3 1 record against top prepares. They host Fairfield tomorrow at Barnitz Stadium with 1 30 p m kickoff. Guard Greg Lanson out, Dave Rhea steps in at guard and Joe Merritt handles punting. Jackie Gordon may return at quarterback after practice review.
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