Blass Completes Comeback In Seven Game World Series
In Baltimore, the Pirates clinched the title 2-1 in Game 7 as Steve Blass pitched a stellar game and Roberto Clemente homered. Manager Danny Murtaugh weighed retirement plans amid the triumph and debate over MVP honors.
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Eagles Win Ends Monroeville Football Drought
Monroeville 18 St Paul 0 marked a landmark victory in the Eagles 12 year history. A string of injuries and weather had hampered earlier seasons, making this win the standout moment and a potential step toward the Firelands Conference title.
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Knicks Edge Cavaliers In Overtime 121 120
The Knicks edged the Cleveland Cavaliers 121 120 in overtime. Walt Wesley top scored for the Cavs with 34 as Dave Debusschere led New York in the extra period with seven points and the deciding 20 footer. Cleveland drop to 1-2 after a second straight OT loss.
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Browns Find Something Extra to Beat Bengals
The Cleveland Browns rallied in the final two minutes to defeat the Cincinnati Bengals 27 24 at Riverfront Stadium. Bo Scott scored the winning TD with 39 seconds remaining after breaking through the Bengal defense.
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Manning Tosses For One and Runs For Two in Saints Win
Archie Manning starred as New Orleans upset Dallas 24-14 with two rushing TDs and a 29 yard pass to Tony Baker. The Saints built a 17-0 lead, with Dallas rallying before Manning sealed the victory in the final minute. Other NFL results followed including Washington 20 St Louis 0 and Minnesota 24 Green Bay 13.
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Bengals Rally For Victory Over Browns In Week Four Clash
Cincinnati dashed Cleveland 27 to 24 as Leroy Kelly led the Browns with 24 yards on 11 carries while Essex Johnson fueled the Bengals with 98 yards and two scores. The win tightened Cincinnati’s grip on first in the UFC Central Division amid a rough 1-4 start.
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Shelby JV Beats Norwalk In Low-Scoring I-Club Battle
Shelby reserves defeated Norwalk 24-6 despite Norwalk leading stats. Mitch Leak’s 45 yard fumble return for a TD spurred Shelby. George Townsend had 19 tackles and 64 rushing yards, Jim Fresch added 11 tackles and 55 rushing yards. Joe Turnley broke his thumb and will miss the season. Bucyrus visits next, Trucker record 2-2.
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Ohio State and rivals post decisive grid results across divisions
Ohio State defeated Indiana 27 to 7 while Bowling Green triumphed 46 33 over Kent State. Other scores include Miami 0 at Ohio University 3 and Toledo 35 Western Michigan 24 with a mix of regional results across colleges from Case Western Reserve 14 Wash Jeff 6 to Wittenberg 56 Findlay 7.
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Nite Life leads undefeated stretch in Norwalk flag action
The Nite Life beat Bellevue Eagles 27 18 to remain unblemished in the Norwalk Flag Football League. Ken Nickoli and Mike Goodman each scored twice with Nickoli adding a two point conversion. Bellevue replies via Tom Close two TDs and Randy Ladd scoring once.
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