Kessinger Delivers In 10th Inning Cubs Rally Past Reds
Cubs snap an 11 game skid by defeating the Cincinnati Reds 4 to 3 in 10 innings at Wrigley Field. Don Kessinger lined a decisive two out single to plate Randy Hundley, as Bob Locker notches the win. The rain soaked game featured mud field conditions and notable plays by Pete Rose and Billy Williams.
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Raiders favored to win AFC West after 1972 season
Oakland eyes a sixth division title in seven years with most starters back including Lamonica and Stabler at quarterback, Biletnikoff as top receiver, and a strengthened defense with Bubba Smith. Ray Guy and rookies Sweeney and Wylie add depth as the Raiders aim high after a playoff exit on Franco Harris’s late game TD.
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Russians Claim They Invented Baseball in Russia
News roundup asserts that ancient Russian lapta, predecessor of baseball, was played in Russia and other regions. It describes lapta rules, field dimensions, bat and ball details, and explains how runs are scored in a typical 60 minute game.
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Tarkenton Berry duel for Vikings QB job in Berkeley
The Minnesota Vikings renew the battle for No 1 quarterback in Berkeley against the Oakland Raiders. Francis Tarkenton and Bob Berry split early action with Tarkenton edging on a 70-yard drive and a late 19-yard TD pass.
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Robinson Sparks Phillies Win With Two Homers
Philadelphia star Phili Robinson relaxed at the plate and drove in three runs with two homers to lift the Phillies to a 6-3 NL victory over the San Diego Padres. Dodgers beat Mets 5-4 as Joe Ferguson broke a tie in the sixth. Angels beat Brewers 6-3 after Chris Short’s bases-loaded walk forced in the decisive run in the Angel seventh.
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Baseball slate and standings update across leagues
American League action notes include Siebert and Timmerman matchups while N Detroit N New York and others play, with Saturday games listed. National League standings show St Louis Pittsburgh Chicago Montreal Philadelphia New York in tight race as West leaders Los Angeles and Cincinnati apply pressure. Friday schedule highlights include Los Angeles at Philadelphia and Mets at San Francisco.
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Major League Leaders in BATTING and PITCHING
Major League season leaders listed with rates and totals across American and National leagues. Key figures include Carew Murcer and Rose for batting, Seaver and Carlton top pitchers, with Jackson Bonds Stargell Stargell among the home run and RBI leaders. Also notes North Harper and Morgan in steals and other stat leaders.
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Aaron at a Glance 1973 Baseball Note
Aaron at a glance shows 32 home runs in 1973 with 34 games remaining. It notes Babe Ruth's career record of 714 and Aaron's magic number 9 as the Braves were idle Thursday. The short update emphasizes Aaron's pace and milestone chase for fans.
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