Robertson powers Pirates into playoff tie against Giants
Pittsburgh defeats San Francisco 9 to 4 at Candlestick Park behind Bob Robertson's three homers and 5 RBIs. Pirates reliever Bob Miller tamped down the Giants with four innings of scoreless relief as Dock Ellis gave up an early lead. The series moves to Pittsburgh for Game 3 with the Pirates deadlocked 1-1 in the best-of-five playoff.
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Ken Rappoport
Associated Press
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Candlestick Park
Fox
Charlie Fox
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pirates
San Francisco Giants
Bob Robertson
Pittsburgh
Robertson
Bob Miller
Giants
Miller
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Dock Ellis
Frank Duffy
Ken Henderson
Tito, Fuentes
Willie May
Dave Giusti
Mays
Gene Clines
Canderstick Park
Chris Speier
Tito Fuentes
Calif
Speier
Pop
Manny Sanguillen
Rams Boss Bears With Unorthodox Plays For First Pro Thro Victory
Rams coach Tom Prothro secures his NFL debut win as Los Angeles defeats Chicago 17-3 behind a stout defense holding the Bears to 113 yards and 9 completions. Key big plays include end arounds and a run-from-punt formation, while Willie Ellison fuels the offense with 95 rushing yards. Chicago visits New Orleans next.
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Dan Berger
Associated Press
LOS Angeles
Tom Prothro
Los Angeles Rams
Chicago
Chip Hilton
Prothro
Bears
Deacon Jones
Coy Bacon
Lance Rentzel
Roman Gabriel
Willie Ellison
National Football Conference
Tommy
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New Orleans
Saints
Morris Redskins dominate double cross country meet
The Morris Redskins swept the varsity and frosh soph divisions against Newark and Sandwich. Kevin Egeland won the 2.8 mile race in 14 21, with Chedister second in 14 25. Morris improved to 7 6 and 5 3 respectively.
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Morris Redskins
Bob Pinkstaff
Harriers
Newark
Sandwich
Kevin Egeland
Morris
Chedister
Finland
John Purdue
Jeff Lovell
Phil Wigtis
Doug Holman
Christopherson
Jim McNulty
Dave Holman
Redskins
Mike Ader
Jock Moore
Ader
Moore
Gooder
Scott Santa Cruz
Tim Kindelspire
Slack
Hourne
Brian Wooldridge
Mike Vacca
Greg Chrisensen
Orioles Take 5 3 Win In Opening AL Playoff Clash
Baltimore pitcher Mike Cuellar led a four-man 20 win group as the Orioles topped Oakland 5 3 in the opening game of the best of five AL series. Frank Robinson and Mark Belanger delivered rallies in the seventh inning to overcome Vida Blue. Umpire calls drew A’s ire as Dick Williams complained of questionable strikes. Dave McNally earned the win with Eddie Watt closing.
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Robertson
Fox
Pittsburgh
Danny Murtaugh
Murtaugh
Associated Press
Baltimore
Baltimore Orioles
Oakland A’s
Orioles
A’s
Jim
Catfish
Hunter
Vida Blue
West Coast
Mike Cuellar
Weaver
Blue
Frank Robinson
Mark Belanger
Brooks
Oakland
Dick Williams
Curt Morton
Morton
Brooks Robinson
Hank Soar
Soar
Williams
Dave McNally
Eddie Watt
Duke Upsets Stanford In Tight Classic At Home
Duke coach Mike McGee guides the unbeaten Blue Devils to a 9-3 upset of 10th ranked Stanford. Ernie Jackson returns a 54 yard interception for a TD as Stanford suffers its first loss after three wins. The Top Ten list mostly remains intact with Nebraska Michigan Texas Notre Dame and others winning.
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Outland Award
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John Ralson
Ernie Jackson
Indians
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Utah State
Michigan
Navy
Texas
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Ohio State
California
Washington
Illinois
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Rice
Arkansas
Texas Christian
North Carolina
North Carolina State
Jerry Tagge
Billy Taylor
Tom Harmon
Wolverines
Ron Johnson
Carthage and North Park Stay Undefeated in CCIW
Carthage College edged Illinois Wesleyan 22-19 after Tom Holt scored the decisive three yard run. North Park beat Augustana 23-12 behind Gary Duesenberg’s touchdown pass and Harvey King’s 64 yard clincher. Other results included Millikin 24 Wheaton 19 and Carroll 14 North Central 2. Western Illinois 45 Wisconsin-Milwaukee 14 and Eastern Illinois 43 Illinois-Chicago 21. Wichita State 26 Southern 24. Illinois Benedictine fell 21-14 at Kalamazoo. Eureka 21 Lakeland 21. Monmouth 42-0 over Lawrence. Knox 34-22 over Coe.
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Terry Beasley
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Kentucky
Cliff Branch
Ohio State
Colorado
Kansas State
Johnny Musso
Alabama
Mississippi
Oklahoma
Southern California
Greg Pruitt
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Air Force
Alberto Vitiello
State
Associated Press
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North Park
Tom Holt
Carthage
Illinois Wesleyan
Redmen
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Gary Duesenberg
Harvey King
Millikin
Wheaton
Carroll
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Southern Illinois
Western
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Eastern
Illinois-Chicago
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Kalamazoo
Principia
Rose Hulmon
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Eureka
Lakeland
Monmouth
Lawrence
Knox
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Petraglia Still Leads PBA Money Standings After Victory
Brooklyn southpaw Johnny Petraglia continues to lead the PBA money standings despite a recent stump. Don Johnson of Akron, Ohio, is in second place.
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Johnny Petraglia
Professional Bowlers Association
PBA
Don Johnson
Akron
Ohio
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