Rain delays loom as NL playoffs open between Reds and Phillies
Cincinnati ace Don Gullett faces Steve Carlton of Philadelphia as rain threatens to wipe out the first NL playoff game. A 100 percent forecast pushes the opening game to Sunday with potential back-to-back games, favoring a rested Phillies if it continues.
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Middies edge Fairfield in GMC opener 28 to 14
Middletown defeats Fairfield 28 14 in their first Greater Miami Conference game as they rally from a 14 7 halftime deficit. Louis Mack scores the go ahead touchdown in the third quarter, and Eric Gresham seals it with a 63 yard interception return late in the fourth.
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Spy stories pepper Dallas clash as Ford visits
Dallas hosts the Oklahoma Texas Shootout amid spy accusations between Texas and Oklahoma coaches. Royal accuses Oklahoma of spying and offers to fund lie detector tests, while Switzer denies the charge as Dallas braces for President Ford at the Texas State Fair alongside a full night of college football and top rankings in action across the country.
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Reds name ceremonial pitchers for NLCS games
The Cincinnati Reds announced ceremonial first pitch duties for the NL championship series. Mrs. Eppa Rixey, widow of the club’s winningest pitcher, will throw out the first pitch for Game 3. If a fourth game is needed, Mayor Bobbie Sterne will do the honors. if a fifth game occurs, Paul Sommerkamp, the long time Reds public address announcer, will throw.
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Cincinnati Reds photo moved to safer spot in saloon
Helena AP report says The Group Therapy Room proprietor Kirwin moved an autographed Cincinnati Reds photo to a safer wall spot after a theft attempt last year. He recalls a customer tackling the thief and notes strong Reds support. The thief was fined.
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Rose wears Eagles helmet in Reds clubhouse visit
Cincinnati's Pete Rose baffled teammates by donning a Philadelphia Eagles football helmet borrowed from Bill Bergey in the Reds clubhouse before National League workouts. Bergey, an ex Bengals linebacker, teased Rose about the fit as fans’ tomatoes, apples and bottles flew outside.
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Yankees and Royals surprise lineups spark AL series opener
Elliot Maddox started for the Yankees as he returns from knee surgery to play right field, while Amos Otis anchors the Royals lineup at leadoff. Catfish Hunter pitched for New York in a matchup against Kansas City as both teams chased a World Series berth.
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Brooks Three-Touchdown Night Drives Hornets Past Fenwick
Monroe High halfback Terry Brooks rushed 14 times for 141 yards and three touchdowns in a 46 to 30 win over Fenwick in the Mid Miami League. Brooks fumbled late, but the Hornets held Fenwick to 91 rushing yards and two deflected passes in the end zone.
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Finalists at Piccadilly contend with special rules irritations
Hale Irwin of the United States and David Graham of Australia face irritations over special rules such as preferred lie and spike marks as they compete for the $42 500 first prize in the Piccadilly match play final in Virginia Water England.
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Vandalism Threatens Raven Stadium Games in Youngstown
Youngstown administrators warned they may cancel all public high school football games if vandalism continues after a weekend of rock throwing and property damage on the north side. Four youths were arrested and sent to juvenile authorities.
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