Pirates Clinch NL East In Wild Final Day Stunner
The Pittsburgh Pirates clinched the NL East as Steve Swisher’s misplay and a wild ninth inning ended with Manny Sanguillen’s infield single in the 10th. Ramón Hernandez got the win. Ken Frailing took the loss. Other games saw Hank Aaron reach 733 career home runs and Phil Niekro win his 20th.
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al Oliver
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St Paul Foe Pirates Eye Fireland Title Clash
St Paul seeks a Fireland Conference crown as leader St Paul Black River Pirates clash Friday night. Coach Terry Forbes cites reviving offense with Tim Hartong Ken Morgan Rod Rogers and Don Wilson contributing. Junior Jim Young directs plays with receivers Jeff Nixon Chris Scheck Brian Smith and defensive tackles Tim Simmons and Walt Rollin bolstering the effort.
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Chris Scheck
Brian Smith
Tim Simmons
Walt Rollin
Shelby Norwalk Lead Early Computer Football Ratings
Shelby 4-0 tops Class A Region 6 with 28.5 points, Norwalk second at 24. Willard and Edison sit mid to lower in the regional rankings. St. Paul leads Class A Region 9 at 7.5 points, with Black River eighth at 8.5. multiple districts list changes in scoring method this season.
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Hamilton Township
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Genoa
Mansfield
Utica
Jackson
Steubenville Catholic
Ironton
Tie New Lexington
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Loveland
Hamilton Badin
Springfield Shawnee
Willard and Bucyrus Ready for NOL Showdown Friday
Willard Crimson Flashes travel to Bucyrus as both teams push for a third win of the season in a Northern Ohio League matchup. Willard relies on a strong ground game and a solid passing attack led by Roger Winemiller, while Bucyrus eyes upset potential behind its balanced offense. Regional rankings and nearby games also noted.
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