Orioles End Ghosts of ’69 with World Series Title
The Baltimore Orioles defeated the Cincinnati Reds 9 to 3 to win the World Series four games to one. Frank Robinson led the attack as the Orioles shrugged off last year’s Mets heartbreak and claimed their second title in five years. Merv Rettenmund hit .322 this season and contributed a homer in the clincher as Cuellar stabilized after a rough start.
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Orioles World Series Celebration Rocks Baltimore Streets
A downtown carillon played There s a Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight and Take Me Out to the Ball Game as thousands of Orioles fans flooded the Baltimore Block. Police directed traffic while revelers sang waved pennants and wore orange and black amid rain delay.
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Grid Picks Field Goal Will Be Difference
Norwalk and Bucyrus clash in a key NOL showdown with Bucyrus favored to win by a field goal. The Redmen rely on Rick Wilson’s kicking and a sharp passing game while Norwalk counters with stingy defense and hopes to upset the No.2 state-ranked team.
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Joe Louis Starts Closed Circuit Boxing Promotion
Former heavyweight champion Joe Louis leaves Denver Veterans Administration Hospital to launch his closed circuit boxing promotion career. He teams with Bill Daniels and the International Boxing League to bring the Cassius Clay Jerry Quarry fight to Denver on October 26. Louis has improved after treatment for an emotional disorder and plans weekend hospital visits and golf as part of his therapy.
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Flyers Set to Face Edison in Key FC Clash at Whitney Field
St Paul Flyers prepare for Edison in a crucial Firelands Conference game at Whitney Field. Edison coach Jim Boyden notes injuries and uncertain lineup while Edison aims to prove their improvements despite a 2-3 season mark.
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Buckeyes Doleful Rematch Versus Minnesota
Ohio State eyes a revanche at Ohio Stadium after last year’s 34 7 win over Minnesota. Minnesota piled up 433 yards and 48 passes with 25 first downs, while OSU’s defense improved after Lou McCullough warned of a tough test. Ohio State seeks 4 0 start as Minnesota enters 2 2.
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Brooks Robinson Dominates as Orioles Clinch World Series
In Baltimore Brooks Robinson earned the World Series MVP as the Orioles complete a championship triumph. He stayed composed after being called out on strikes in the eighth inning and called the win the greatest thing that ever happened to him. The team avenged last year’s loss to the Mets and celebrated the comeback victory.
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Corrales Finally Gets World Series Chance for Reds
Sparky Anderson ensured Pat Corrales, back up catcher, played in the World Series. Corrales batted for Hal McRae in the ninth to ground out to Brooks Robinson, while discussions praise his late-season contribution and impact on Wayne Simpson and Johnny Bench. Robinson’s performance—nine hits, five runs, six RBIs—dominates series praise with Anderson calling him MVP.
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