Reds Can Clinch West Title With Victory Over Padres
The Cincinnati Reds host the San Diego Padres at Riverfront Stadium in a key 8:05 p.m. matchup as a win clinches the Western Division. Pitcher Pat Zachry faces Tom Griffin. the Reds lead 96-55 and chase their fifth West crown in seven years.
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Faust seeks Riverfront Stadium move to boost Middletown Moeller game
Ed Skeeter Payne of Middletown High recalls past shared teams with Gerry Faust and recounts Faust’s proposal to relocate a Middletown Moeller game to Riverfront Stadium for a $10,000 gain. Payne favors free season tickets and ID-based admission but balks over turf advantages. Faust presses on but backs off citing turf and perceived home-field edge.
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Pirates fall to Mets on Mazzilli homer in ninth
The Pirates squander a 4-3 lead as Mets rookie Lee Mazzilli belted a two out, two run homer in Shea Stadium ninth to hand Pittsburgh a 5-4 defeat. Willie Stargell voiced frustration as Pittsburgh slipped five games back in the NL East with 13 games left.
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Stingers Offer 15 Minute Film To Local Groups
The Cincinnati Stingers announce a promotional 15 minute film featuring last season highlights and season outlook. Commentary comes from coach Terry Slater, personnel director Jerry Rafter and Rick Dudley with narration by Andy MacWilliams. Fenwick Boosters meet tonight at 7 30 p m to hear Falcon coaches discuss future plans.
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Baseball Standings and Tue Schedule Summary
National League East standings show Philadelphia atop the division with 59 wins and 60 losses, followed by Pittsburgh New York Chicago St Louis Montreal. West lead Cincinnati at 96 55 with Los Angeles Houston San Francisco San Diego Atlanta in pursuit. Monday’s top result New York 5 Pittsburgh 4. American League standings list New York 92 56, Baltimore 68 60, Cleveland 76 73, Boston 74 76, Detroit 67 82, Milwaukee 64 85, Oakland 81 69, Minnesota 77 75, California 70 82, Texas 68 83, Chicago 63 88. Monday’s results Boston 12 Detroit 6 Milwaukee 4 New York 2 California 1 Texas 0.
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Buckeyes Favor Run Over Pass in Hayes Era
Ohio State has completed two passes for 32 yards this season and ranks 371.5 rushing yards to 23 passing. Coach Woody Hayes says a balanced attack is fine, seeks only enough passing to earn respect, while noting defensive backfield injuries and focus on stopping opponents through the air.
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Trumpy Leaves Radio Show Over Bengals Policy
Cincinnati Bengals tight end Bob Trumpy quits hosting a Cincinnati radio show after the team bans active players from hosting programs. He planned 10 shows on WCKY before Monday night NFL games but will remain as a guest on some broadcasts.
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Kuhn Presses for Baseball Antitrust Exemption Debate
Baseball Commissioner Bowie Kuhn has lobbied Congress regarding the sports antitrust exemption. He met with Rep. John Wydler and testified before a House committee considering whether professional baseball should lose special immunity. Stakeholders warn that losing immunity could invite costly legal challenges and alter the sport’s governance.
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Michigan Dominates AP College Football Rankings
Top ranked Michigan widened its lead in the AP ratings after a 514 win over Stanford. Michigan collected 47 first place votes and 1,156 of 1,200 points, while Ohio State trailed with 998 points and three first place votes. Pitt Oklahoma UCLA held middle spots as Nebraska rose, Missouri dropped, and Illinois entered the rankings after a big Illinois win.
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