Orioles Qualify For World Series
Baltimore earns a spot in the World Series by sweeping Minnesota 6-1, completing a three game AL Championship Series victory behind Jim Palmer’s 12 strikeouts and Frank Robinson’s leadership as they prepare to face Cincinnati’s Reds. Brooks Robinson adds seven hits in the series as Baltimore’s defense commits errors only to Minnesota’s two. The Orioles seek revenge on the Reds after last year’s Mets setback.
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Isaac Leads NASCAR after Wilkes 400 win at North Wilkesboro
Bobby Isaac extended his NASCAR Grand National lead by eight points after winning the Wilkes 400 at North Wilkesboro. He holds 3421 points with rivals James Hylton and Bobby Allison close behind as the National 500 Superspeedway Classic at Charlotte looms. Dodge leads manufacturers while Tiny Lund dominates the Grand American Challenge Series, and Hamilton remains top money winner with 127,660 dollars.
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Ennis Keeps First Place In Texas High School Poll
In Class AAAA Odessa Permian leads with 13 of 15 first place votes as Wichita Falls remains top in the division. Ennis holds AAA ranking with eight first place votes while Brenham and Jasper split single votes. Iowa Park leads Class AA, Floy dada and Refugio spread votes in A. Sonora and Albany each pick up one in Class A.
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Bonefish Thrill on Andros Island Flats Adventure
A Bahama airboat journey to Andros Island Jousters bonefish flats features Massa Evans and guides from Winchester Adventures. They witness thousands of bonefish gathered near turtle grass, stalk and hook several as massed barracudas circle nearby in a living ecology lesson.
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Reds Sweep Pirates to Reach World Series
Cincinnati wins 3-2 as Ty Cline slides home on a fourth inning single by Pete Rose. Sparky Anderson, youngest manager in the majors, vows aggressive play as Gary Nolan named the Game 1 starter for the World Series against Baltimore.
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Reds Favored To Win Title in World Series Opener
LAS VEGAS AP Two Nevada oddsmakers rate the Cincinnati Reds 6-5 favorites to win the first game against the Baltimore Orioles in Saturdays World Series opener. They project a toss-up series with Cincinnati having home games in the first, fifth, and potential seventh games, while North Swanson of Reno cites a tight series with Cincinnati benefiting from early and late home games.
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Ali Frazier Fight Vote Tops Boxing Poll
New York Boxing Illustrated conducts a fan poll on whether Muhammad Ali should face Joe Frazier. Early results show strong support for a bout, with mail ballots arriving from across the United States and abroad. Ballots postmarked by midnight October 15 determine public scheduling influence.
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Archery Season Starts for Edwards Plateau Counties
Archery season for deer and turkey in eight Edwards Plateau counties Blanco Burnet Gillespie Llano Mason McCulloch San Saba and Travis begins October 15 and ends November 13 as set by statute while Kaufman County has no special season. Commissioners court did not approve the Edwards Hays Kendall and Menard counties special season.
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Penn State Drops Out of AP Rankings After Losses
Penn State falls from No. 4 to unranked after a 29-16 loss to Wisconsin and a prior 41-13 defeat by Colorado. Coach Joe Paterno says the team is not playing well and rankings should not drive football, noting a 1938 last losing season and a 25 year record of 171 wins and 65 losses.
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NBA Scores: Baltimore tops Atlanta 117 110
Monday results show Baltimore defeating Atlanta 117 to 110 and Philadelphia beating Boston 130 to 119. Buffalo defeated Detroit 113 to 103, with all games scheduled for the day.
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