Giants clinch NL West title in dramatic final day
San Francisco wins 5-1 over San Diego to finish one game ahead of the Dodgers and earn a postseason date with Pittsburgh. Marichal pitched evenly, Dave Kingman homered, and Willie Mays added key hits as the Giants snap a title drought dating to 1962.
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A's 1970s Outfield and Pitching Lineup Preview
Joe Rudi is solid defensively though not fast and has an average arm. Rick Monday faces bench duty as Angel Mangual hits near .300 and thrives with runners on not. Reggie Jackson headlines a deep outfield while Dave Duncan and Gene Tenace duel for catching supremacy. The rotation features Wido Blue Catfish Hunter and Chuck Dobson with Rollie Fingers guiding the bullpen. Mudcat Grant discusses late-season form after a Pirates trade return.
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Eagles seek win as Pecos faces Marfa test tonight
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NFL Standings with Sunday Game Schedule
NFL standings summary lists Sundays games with times in EDT. Matches include Atlanta at Detroit 2 p m and Baltimore at New England 1 p m among others. A Monday game Oakland at Cleveland 9 p m is the only telecast.
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