Gibson Clobbers Houston In Ninth Inning Win
Bob Gibson, at age 35, pitched for St. Louis and earned his 12th win by defeating Don Wilson and the Houston Astros 3-2. Gibson added the game winning infield single with the bases loaded in the ninth, driving in the deciding run. Joe Torre drove in two Cardinal runs, while Lou Brock and Torre contributed key hits and steals to fuel the late rally. Wilson took the loss, dropping to 11-8 after a season with few previous defeats since July 18.
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Steelers eye improved offense to match strong defense
Steelers coach Chick Noll says the team must upgrade its offense to support a solid defense. With Terry Bradshaw and Terry Hanratty advancing, Pittsburgh aims for a winning season after a 5-9 year and past championships droughts. Rushing core and new faces vie for key roles as defense looks to stay dominant.
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U S volleyball team returns after Pan Am trip to Cuba
The United States volleyball team finished a 10 day visit in Cuba with a 3 1 loss to Cuba in the Pan American qualifier for Munich 1972. Players recalled friendly crowds and Cuban street scenes while noting propaganda and caution amid fear of hostility. Local observers described Havana as courteous during the stoppage.
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Baseball Standings and Results Across Leagues
The standings show the National League East led by Pittsburgh at 75 54 with Chicago and St. Louis pursuing. In the West San Francisco tops at 75 54, followed by Los Angeles and Atlanta. American League has Baltimore atop at 76 45, with Detroit and Boston close behind. Results include Chicago over Cincinnati and Pittsburgh over Atlanta, plus multiple interleague matchups and upcoming games through midweek.
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Six SWC Teams Kick Off Fall Practice
Six Southwest Conference teams opened fall practice with coaches assessing players for the new season. Texas A&M and Arkansas began earlier, Texas held drills at Memorial Stadium under construction, and Texas coach Darrell Royal led 99 Longhorns as 32 lettermen returned from last season. Dark clouds lifted after rain as Texas Tech, Baylor, SMU, TCU, and Rice also staged two-a-day workouts and roster news emerged including injuries and captains.
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Tigers erupt as McAuliffe lifts Detroit past Twins
Detroit second baseman Dick McAuliffe homered for three runs and added a double in a 4-2 victory over Minnesota. He owns 16 homers and 53 RBIs this season despite a low batting average, while Billy Martin praised his renewed aggression at the plate.
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Expos Win Streak Snaps Dodgers With 12 6 Victory
Montreal clinches an eight game winning streak as Boots Day and Rusty Staub power the offense. Staub belts a grand slam in the eighth and Day adds a two run homer while Don Sutton allows early three runs for Los Angeles.
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Exhibition Football Preview Shows NFL Matchups
The schedule lists exhibition games across the NFL with Cincinnati edging Pittsburgh 20 to 13. Others include Dallas at Houston, Oakland at Green Bay, New York Giants vs Philadelphia at Princeton, Chicago at Cleveland, Minnesota at Pittsburgh, Baltimore at Washington, Detroit at Miami, St. Louis at Cincinnati, New Orleans at San Diego, Denver at San Francisco, Buffalo at Atlanta, Los Angeles at New England, and New York Jets at Kansas City.
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Big-Headed Hero: Lanier's Helmet Size Surprises Team
Willie Lanier of the Kansas City Chiefs earned nickname for an oversized head in college. Morgan State helmets all proved too small, forcing him to borrow a size 7 from the Baltimore Colts.
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