Mets win pennant in stunning NL finale at Shea
New York fans saw the Mets beat the Reds 7 2 to clinch the National League pennant and reach the World Series. Tom Seaver, Ed Kranepool, and Yogi Berra led a season described as miraculous as the Mets rose from last to first amid dramatic playoff crowds at New York's Shea Stadium.
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New York Mets
Tom Seaver
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Cincinnati Reds
Ed Kranepool
Yogi Berra
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Berra
New York Yankees
Joe McCarthy
Chicago Cubs
Yankees
Tug McGraw
Shea Stadium
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Mets Earn Second Pennant In Five Years
The Mets clinched the pennant after a 6-2 lead built on a five inning rally led by Cleon Jones. Mets fans angrily clashed with security at Shea Stadium as unruly fans mobbed near the Reds dugout, forcing evacuations of about 25 people including two crying girls.
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Monroe and Jefferson prepare for balanced Badger clash
Monroe and Jefferson, both fall opponents in the Badger Conference, meet at 7 45 p m Friday at Jefferson High School. The Cheesemakers and Eagles rely on balanced offenses with substantial passing and running yards. Monroe quarterback Steve Sutter has 525 passing yards on 84 attempts with 6 TDs and 8 interceptions. He also has 200 rushing yards but a negative net due to 20 sacks. Jefferson quarterback Tom Heitz leads a pass heavy attack featuring ends Jeff Renz and Jeff End, with Tim Garity and Tom Strauss complementing the ground game. Monroe aims to rebound from a 2 1 1 season mark while Jefferson sits 3 1 in league play after a loss to Monona Grove. Both teams have injuries and roster moves ahead of the game.
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Jefferson
MHS
Steve Sutter
Alex McKeown
Tim Dearth
Sutter
Tom Heitz
Jim Knoblauch
Eagles
Jeff Renz
Jeff End
Heitz
Tim Garity
Tom Strauss
Mike French
Monona Grove
Cheesemakers
Wis
Rapids Assumption
Sun Prairie
Assumption
Wisconsin
Dick Halvorson
Joe Motz
Paul Marty
Bob Silvis
Dennis Holyoke
Silvis
Dearth
Gempeler
Eric Corbins
Assumption and Pacelli Face Big WisAA Showdown
Wisconsin Rapids Assumption meets Stevens Point Pacelli in a crucial WisAA showdown this weekend that could decide a playoff berth and the Central Wisconsin Catholic Conference title. Pacelli swept the pair of games last year while Assumption sits 6 0 and Pacelli 5 0.
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Short passes hurt Packers in NFC clash at Milwaukee
The Packers face Kansas City with opponents relying on short passes as Green Bay allows about 61 percent completion. Len Dawson leads KC’s attack after a string of wins, while Tarkenton and Snead showed success with short throws against Green Bay. Wisconsin coach Jardine plans more passing against Ohio State despite strong rushing last week.
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Los Angeles
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Madison
John Jardine
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Albany harriers sweep tri meet defeating Beloit and Janesville
Albany cross country team beat Beloit Memorial and Janesville Craig in a triangular meet at Janesville. Russell Hill led Albany with a 14 22 time and Tom Schmieder was Albany’s top finisher in 14 22 as the Comets plan to run in Platteville and Delavan Darien tournaments.
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Janesville
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Beloit
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Russell Hill
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Tom Schmieder
Ron Keegan
Hill
Steve Palmer
Joe Kopp
Runans
Dan Blumer
Mike Bandi
Hattie's takes six in Green County Ladies Pool League
Hattie's defeated Center Tap 6-3 Tuesday night in the Green County Ladies Pool League second round. Village Tap, Flynn's No 2, and Friendly Inn also won 5-4. Readouts include Audrey Leuzinger and LuAnn Lynch of Flynn's No 2, Joan Bidlingmaier and Karen Anderson of Village Tap, and Jan Baertschi and Ann Elmer of Center Tap. Next Tuesday’s schedule lists Hattie's at Friendly Inn and other matchups.
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Green County
Village Tap
Turner Hall
Flynn
Friendly Inn
Audrey Leuzinger
LuAnn Lynch
Joan Bidlingmaier
Karen Anderson
Jan Baertschi
Ann Elmer
Hattie
Trucks Inc. Posts Third Best Women’s Bowl Season Series
Maurice Wedig i Jacobs leads Trucks Inc. with a 2449 team series in the Major League at Eagles Club Lanes. The effort marks the third best in women’s bowling this season and appears on the Best Marks list as Trucks Inc.’s fourth series, while their 2522 stands as the best.
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Hipmoure Trucks Inc tops standings in bowling leagues
Four women's leagues report high scores and strong series led by Ey Jacob with 527. Notable marks include Sue Collins 478 in Early Risers, Lil Schindler 504 in Keglerette, Don Prien 567 in K C Cadiz, and Tom's Silo Service posting 2509 pins as teams juggle standings across Eagles Lanes, Our Place, Baumgartners Bar, and other local clubs.
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Ey Jacob
Bette Elmer
Lil Schindler
K. C. Cadiz
Maurice Wedig
Ngaia
Don Prien
Sam Regula
Cadiz
Tom's Silo
Sue Collins
Ruth E. Putnam
Donna Kundert
Joanne Hare
Dorothy Legler
Julie Jordahl
Ginny Hahn
Judy Stokes
Kundert
Mona Shippy
Bonnie McHees
Carol Cherrey
Eagles
Our Place
Baumgartners
Huberettes
Ivie
Shirley Feldt
Putnam
Feldt and Robertson
Helen Burkhard
Lynda Mauerman
Schindler
Oaktron
Hiland Homes
Pepsi Cola
Don's Standard
Swiss Colony
Ges — Jacobs
Elmer
Donna J. Ritschard
Severson
Monroe Cheese Corp
Frito Lay
Idle Hour Mansion
First National Bank
Bienema Cadillac & Olds
Trucks Inc
K.C
Bob Krupke
Ted Falk
Gene Findlay
Regula
Falk
V.fw
Roy's Sanitary Dairy
Clark John Deere
American Auto Center
Phillipson Ford
Twin Grove Lumber
North Central Gas
Tom's Silo Service
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John Brodie
Blackhawk Valley
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Rockford Speedway
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Eli Crogan
Warhawks
Bob Stone
Elmer Polk
Hugh Snatzig
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Appleton
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Hipmoure Trucks Inc
Radke Studio
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Mueller’s
JoAnn McGuire
Connieles
Judy Trout
Ellen Ballard
Collins
Les
McGuire
Trout
Cody Murray
Fretner
JCES
Alley Cats
Ev Jacobs
Betty Ritchard
Jan Severson
Marian Kerr
Burkhard Electric CO
11Th St
Jess Fuller
Crandall, Inc
Monroe, Wis
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Gempler’s Tire & Service Centers
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