Foul Ball Sparks World Series Controversy at Three Rivers
Roberto Clemente's third inning drive near the foul pole at Three Rivers Stadium prompts debate over fair or foul as the ball bounces off the concrete facade. Umpire John Rice ruled foul amid conflicting replays while Pirates players and Don Leppert argued for a home run.
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Pirates Nip O's 4-3 as Kison Shines in Game Five
In a 4-3 World Series win at Three Rivers, Bruce Kison pitched 6 1/3 innings of one-hit relief to snap Baltimore’s 3-0 lead. Milt May delivered the decisive pinch hit, driving in Robertson as Willie Stargell and Al Oliver supplied early runs.
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Whippets Seek Revenge In High School Football Showdown
Shelby faces a determined Whippets led by coach Bill Wilkins as they clash after Shelby’s prior loss record. Key players include Don Brown at quarterback and Scott Kullman Jim Caprara on defense with Scott Twitchell and Phil White earning weekly honors.
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Lipon Fired as Indians Manager After Poor Season
Cleveland Indians president Gabe Paul told Johnny Lipon he would not be rehired after a 60–102 season that left the team last in the American League East. Lipon, 49, said he would consider an internal role and would inform Paul of his decision. Lipon expressed disappointment that he did not produce a winner for Cleveland.
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High School Football Friday Night Scores in Northern Ohio
Northern Ohio leagues feature multiple games across the NORTHERN OHIO LEAGUE and Firelands and Buckeye Conference. Key matchups include Shelby at Norwalk Bellevue Upper Sandusky at Galion Tiffin Columbian at Bucyrus St Paul Monroeville Edison Western Reserve Black River New London South Central Mapleton Marion Harding at Sandusky Elyria at Fremont Ross Admiral King at Mansfield Senior Findlay at Lorain and more on Thursday and Saturday night schedules.
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Barons Fall as Swords Top Cleveland 3-2
The winless Cleveland Barons suffered a 3-2 loss to the Cincinnati Swords on Wednesday night. Randy Ball scored twice for Cincinnati in the second and third periods to lift the Swords.
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