Saints Blow Opening, Bengals Soar Behind Curtis and Joiner
Cincinnati routed New Orleans 28 0 on opening day as Isaac Curtis caught two touchdowns and Charlie Joiner added a 14 yard score. Paul Brown praised his defense while Archie Manning lamented boos from an announced crowd of 52531. Curtis’s 60 yard effort slipped away on a deep pass and DeRatt was targeted often as the Saints struggled.
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Reds End Record Year With 108th Victory
Cincinnati Reds rally from a 5-3 deficit to beat the Atlanta Braves 7-6 at Riverfront, securing a record 108th win as Sparky Anderson shifts focus to the Pirates and postseason prep. Joe Morgan and Pete Rose highlighted lineup moves, while notes on pitching plans and clubhouse changes set the stage for the playoffs.
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Indians turn around in late season win over Red Sox
Robby says he is unhappy with the year but pleased with the late surge after Cleveland defeated the American League East champion Boston Red Sox 11 to 4. He notes the club has talent and a positive attitude and expects the Indians to be contenders next year.
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Major League Baseball Leaders Across Leagues
National League leaders include Madiock Chi batting .354 with 425 at bats and T Simmons SIL at .332 . Rose Cin 112 runs and Cash Phi 111. H rbi leaders include LU zimski Phi 121 and Bench Cin 110. Pitching highlights feature Seaver NY 22-9 with 2.38 ERA and Gullett Cin 12-4 at 1.66 strikeouts. American League cap notes Carew Min .361 and Lynn Bsn 33 home runs. G Scott Mil 36 HR and Rivers Cal 13 triples. Stolen bases top Lopes LA 77 and Rivers Cal 70.
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No-hitter caps AL finale as A's, Yastrzemski feud stir pennant race
Oakland A's finish season with a 5-0 win as Blue and three relievers combine to a historic no hitter. In Boston, a rumored rift between Carl Yastrzemski and manager Darrell Johnson surfaces amid a pennant race, Johnson denying any feud and citing rest for Yastrzemski.
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Twins and Brewers fire managers in early 1975 shakeup
The Twins dismiss Del Crandall and Brewers manager not named here also loses job as MLB mutates after a rough season. Among others named are Quilici, McKeon, and Yogi Berra, while Jim Marshall and Danny Ozark secure new contracts. Long, uncertain offseason looms.
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