Pitching Should Decide NL Playoff Series Between Reds and Pirates
In the NL playoffs at Three Rivers Stadium, Pittsburgh relies on a blossoming pitching staff led by Dock Ellis and Dave Giusti, while Cincinnati counters with Gary Nolan and Tony Perez. Johnny Bench tops the Reds in homers and RBIs as both teams boast strong bullpens and solid hitting, with Merritt returning for possible second game action and Clemente aiming for playoff readiness.
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Colts fall to Chiefs in 44 24 drubbing at Memorial Stadium
Baltimore fans watched a poor first half as the Chiefs exploded to a 31-7 lead, then 41-10, before finishing 44-24. Lenny Dawson threw for four touchdowns, Jan Stenerud kicked three field goals, and Johnny Robinson returned a fumble for a score as John Unitas endured a brutal night with limited time and yardage.
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Buckeyes Lead AP College Football Poll After Opening Win
Ohio State tops the Associated Press poll with 25 of 42 first place votes after a 56-13 win over Texas A&M. Texas and Stanford hold top spots with Stanford staying third as Notre Dame moves to fourth following a 48-0 rout of Purdue. Colorado climbs to tenth after routing Penn State, while Air Force moves to tenth with a 37-14 win over Missouri.
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Suns Edge Royals In 119 106 Exhibition Win
In Topeka Arizona coach Cotton Fitzsimmons guided the Phoenix Suns to a 119 106 victory over the Cincinnati Royals. Connie Hawkins led Phoenix with 28 69 points while Dick Van Arsdale contributed 41 23 37 26 32 points. Tom Van Arsdale paced the Royals with 24 points and Johnny Green added 21.
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Massillon hangs on to AAA lead in AP high school poll
In Ohio AP weekly ratings Mighty Massillon retains Class AAA top spot over Upper Arlington. New Lexington climbs to AA lead after beating Wintersville. Cory Rawson moves to No. 1 in Class A after Newark Catholic falters. Castalia Margaretta, Steubenville Catholic and others show close three-way races across classes.
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Cats explode in 82 to 6 romp
Franklin dashes past Springboro 82 to 6 as Cory Rawson, Dave Julian, and Steve Creech each score three touchdowns. Wildcat jayvees improve to 5- for the season with other scorers Phillip Reynolds Tim Gutshall Jeff Gross and John Jesse adding one touchdown apiece.
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Falcons Raise Streak To 31 In Narrow JV Victory
Fenwick High junior varsity football team extended its winning streak to 31 with a 14 12 win at Hamilton Badin. Ray Conti scored on a Dick Martin pass for the decisive conversion. A 65 yard TD pass from Martin to Dave McLaughlin added insurance as Badin rallied twice in the final quarter but converted neither.
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Exhibition Hockey Scores From New York Boston Oakland and Montreal
New York defeated Boston 4 to 0 in an exhibition hockey game. Pittsburgh beat Oakland 5 to 1. Philadelphia won over Montreal 3 to 1. No other games on the schedule.
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National League West standings and upcoming games
NL West results and schedule with team records for Cincinnati San Francisco Los Angeles Houston Atlanta San Diego. Monday results New York 6 Chicago 3 and Houston 3 San Francisco 0. Today's games list matchups including Pappas Koosman Renko Short all at Philadelphia and more.
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Santo Threat Rocks Cubs In New York Game
The Chicago Sun Times reports Ron Santo was benched in New York amid an anonymous life threat, with detectives guarding the Cubs and Santo returning to Chicago after feeling unwell. Tommie Agee also sat out for the Mets as Fearful tension surrounded Shea Stadium.
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Bengals Wallet Theft Reported After Detroit Game Loss
Four Bengals players reported unlocked lockers at Tiger Stadium were robbed of wallets containing multiple credit cards and $185 in cash. The theft occurred after Cincinnati’s 38-3 defeat to Detroit on Sunday, with players cited as Wyche, Trumpore, and Essex Johnson among those questioned.
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