Mets Get Help From Upstairs In Thrilling 13 Inning Win
The Mets beat the Pirates 4-3 in 13 innings lifting them to second place in the NL East with just over a week left. Wayne Garrett and teammates credit fate, while the chase for the division tightens with the Pirates leading and the Expos and Cardinals nearby.
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Giants stay in NL West race with 7 5 win over Reds
San Francisco beat Cincinnati 7 5 as Ron Bryant earned the win and Elias Sosa closed out his 17th save. The Giants collected 12 hits including a six run third inning led by Chris Speier's bases loaded triple. Bryant improved to 23 11 and Sosa's saves push toward Hoyt Wilhelm's team record.
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Longhorns ready for Orange Bowl clash with Miami foes
Texas aims for a sixth straight Southwest Conference title with 29 returning lettermen led by Roosevelt Leaks as it faces a revamped Miami squad in the Orange Bowl. Miami seeks to snap a losing streak after last season’s opener loss to Texas. Florida’s Dietzel brings South Carolina to Houston to meet Houston in a Friday night affair.
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Congress Inn Wins Women’s Softball Crown at Goldman Park
Congress Inn defeated Ed’s Tropical Fish 14 to 8 at Goldman Park to clinch the Women’s Softball League title. It marked the team’s 15th win with one loss, under coach Bill Staton, as they secured second place in the Hamilton standings. Notable players included Elaine Stephenson, Bobbi Payne, Monica Andre, and Pam Staton among others.
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Mason cross-country edges Monroe 24 33 in tight finish
Mason High runner Mike Woid finished two seconds ahead of Monroe's Tom Riggs to lift the Comets to a 24 33 win at Monroe. Woid completed the two mile course in 10 45 with Riggs and Hornet Jim Adams close behind.
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Springboro Cross Country Delivers 21 36 Win Over Carlisle
Springboro High wins 21 to 36 at Carlisle as Dennis Hall leads in 11 11 with Rick Centers and Mike Flynn close behind. Carlisle's Dave Hartsell finishes fourth in 11 42.
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Man and woman seek smooth imported Canadian whisky
Advertisers promise imported Canadian whisky to every man and every woman, appealing to a universal taste for refined spirits. The phrasing suggests a broad lifestyle appeal and market reach for the product.
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Franklin's Freshmen Roll Past Wilmington 28 0
The Franklin Freshman football team defeated Wilmington 28 to 0 yesterday. Marty Rodefer scored on a 50 yard run and a short TD. Dave Setser and Jeff Noble added one TD each for the Wildcats second straight win.
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Manchester Drives Past Princeton for 30-6 Victory
Jack Gordon Jr. scored two touchdowns to lead Manchester Middle School to a 30-6 win over Princeton in Glendale. Bob Dwyer and Gregg Grimes added touchdowns as Manchester earned its first victory of the season. Princeton scored in the second quarter.
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Willie Mays Announces Retirement After Season
New York AP Willie Mays, at 42, says he will end his active playing career after this season. He cites age and nagging injuries, noting a .211 batting mark this year while reflecting on a career built from Birmingham to the Negro Leagues and the Giants and Mets.
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