Giants clinch NL West with final-day 5 1 win over Padres
Charlie Fox in his first season as manager witnesses a champagne celebration as the San Francisco Giants edge the San Diego Padres 5 1 to seal the National League West title. Fox calls the moment wonderful after the dramatic finish and tense finish to the season.
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Giants win NL West in dramatic finish over Dodgers
The Giants finish one game ahead of the Dodgers as Los Angeles closes with a 2-1 win over Houston. Dodgers manager Walt Alston voices disappointment while New York advances to a best of five playoff against the Pirates starting Saturday in San Francisco after Pittsburgh beat Philadelphia 4-3.
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Giants Win First Title Since 1962 After Dramatic Finish
In a tense pennant race the San Francisco Giants clinched the title with a strong late surge. Juan Marichal pitched 18th win, Padres limited to five hits as Kingman supplied key offense in the final stretch to seal a dramatic season conclusion.
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Lillian Mettille Leads with 609 in Ladies League
Lillian Mettille posts a 609 in the Ladies Tuesday Nite Major League, opening with 164, then 210, finishing 235 to top the week. Earl Benson earns Top Dude with a 670 set in Morris Major League. Irene Rushing clocks 665 in Ladies Thursday Afternoon for season high.
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Horseshoes titles and league news from Gould Park and MLB games
Clint Sjurest of Elgin wins A Class at the Corn Festival horseshoe event with 128 points defeating Mel Utley of Chicago. Glenn Bower earns B Class title with 92 points. Martin Schmitka wins C Class with Gene Vidal as high qualifier. League details and contact provided. In MLB action Willie Mays and Marichal lead Giants past Padres. Dodgers top Astros with Sutton scoring the decisive run. Mets Seaver earns 20th win as Seaver sets strikeout record. Cubs Jenkins wins as they beat Montreal.
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Honor Roll Scores Listed in School Bulletin
The school bulletin publishes a sequence of honor roll totals 670 658 652 643 609 and 689, indicating student academic standings for the term.
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