Spitball Clash, Rose Ejected. Giants Power Past Reds
Cincinnati's Pete Rose argued with umpire Andy Olsen over a spitball claim, was ejected, as San Francisco beat Cincinnati 7-4 to reclaim first in the NL West. Willie McCovey hit his 42nd homer and Willie Mays drove in a run to fuel the Giants' late surge. Ralph Garr delivered a clutch pinch single in the 10th for Atlanta in a 2-1 win over Los Angeles, while Henry Aaron and Rico Carty sparked Atlanta's seventh-inning rally. The Mets blasted Ferguson Jenkins as Tom Seaver tossed five shutout innings in a 7-? victory, and other NL results included Houston, Montreal, St. Louis wins as baseball's National League chaos continued.
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Beloved Mets Breakouts Rally to Lead East Fight
New York owner Mrs. Joan Payson burst into a press conference to celebrate the Mets 7 1 win over Chicago and move within a half game of the Cubs in the NL East pennant race. Donn Clendenon and Tom Seaver supplied key blasts as the club, once the league joke, shows growing belief. Bud Harrelson notes a shift from fear to confidence as Shea Stadium fills with ecstatic fans.
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Bottom In Sight For Plummeting Ryan
Frank Ryan, a former Browns quarterback and seven year club member, was waived as Cleveland cut to 44. The 33 year old, once NFL champion signal caller, leaves with 11 club records and three Pro Bowls but saw limited action last season behind Bill Nelson. The Browns also waived Charley Harraway as Washington claimed him, with other roster shifts noted.
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Hadley wins Ottawa Tennis finals in three sets
Ottawa Recreation Commission results show Hadley defeating Reynolds in the men singles final 2-6 6-2 6-1. Hadley also wins in doubles with Johnson, and in senior 35 Johnson defeats Willhite to capture the title. Ronald Evans and David Mudrick provide strong showings through multiple rounds.
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Jets practice on Rikers Island fascinates inmates
New York Jets conducted a 45 minute workout on Rikers Island with 600 inmates watching as Namath stayed at Shea for knee therapy. Prisoners praised Broadway Joe and discussed Jets prospects, noting Namath’s Not Unitas status and predicting Jets dominance inside the 20 yard line.
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Forest Park Tennis Club Fall Open Tournament
The Forest Park Tennis Club announces its Fall Open at Forest Park courts, with men's singles and senior 35 on Saturday starting at 9 a.m. Sunday features mixed doubles, women's singles, and men's doubles.
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Major Stars Lead Wins and Homer in MLB Rout Notes
Jim Wynn drove in four runs with his 30th homer and a sacrifice fly as Houston routed San Diego 9-2. Phil Niekro limited Los Angeles to six hits in Atlanta's 2-1 ten inning win, becoming the first Braves pitcher to win 250 games since the move to Atlanta.
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