Tigers Rally Past A's In 10th For One-Game World Series Shot
Detroit sneaks a 4 3 win in Oakland on a 10th inning rally to move within one victory of the AL pennant. Freehan redeemed himself with a decisive grounder after a late error, as Kaline and Northrup delivered key hits to cap a dramatic comeback and set up a World Series date with Cincinnati.
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Reds win pennant in 4-3 finish over Pirates
Cincinnati rallies in the ninth as benches two-run homer ties Pittsburgh game and a wild pitch scores the winning run. George Foster pinch runs and scores after a passed ball in Riverfront Stadium bedlam. Bench drives in fourteenth homer, while Johnny Bench and Cesar Geronimo key late hits in dramatic National League pennant clincher.
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Hogs and Longhorns meet as rivals swap gifts and hype
Oklahoma coach Church Fairbanks sends rival Darrell Royal a Merle Haggard record in a publicized gesture as the Sooners and Longhorns prepare for a clash of unbeatens. Royal calls Oklahoma faster with a potent Wishbone offense and Octane.
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Tucumcari Mayor invites Albuquerque fans to watch Texas Oklahoma game
Tucumcari mayor King Aitkin urged discontented Albuquerque football fans to visit Tucumcari this weekend to watch the Texas Oklahoma game on television. He criticized Albuquerque media for shifting regionally televised coverage away from Albuquerque residents and noted Tucumcari’s cable access to Amarillo stations with ample motels and facilities for visitors.
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Reds Win World Series Clash Sparks Cincinnati Party
Cincinnati celebrated after the Reds rallied to defeat the Pirates 4-3 in NL playoffs, earning home games for the World Series. About 16,600 crowded Fountain Square and surrounding streets. five arrests reported for drunkenness, disorderly conduct, and ticket scalping as revelers spilled beer and beer bottles littered the area.
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Georgia Tech face mask penalty decision in college game
A play ends with a Georgia Tech defensive end swatting a Georgia passer, drawing a 15 yard penalty from the snap spot. Rule references note no striking the head with an open hand and penalties for fouls behind the neutral zone before a change of possession.
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Giusti shaken by loss as Reds win tense fifth game
Pittsburgh pitcher Dave Giusti sat bent over near his locker after a dramatic 4-3 fifth game loss to Cincinnati. Bob Moose wild pitched home the deciding run for the Reds, fueling Cincinnati to the World Series berth and ending Pittsburgh’s pennant bid.
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Pecos Eagles JV Travels to Ector for 7 PM Showdown
Pecos Eagle junior varsity heads to Odessa to face Ector JV at 7 p.m. Tonight the 3-1 JV A team and 1-1 B squad meet in a non split lineup. Key players include QB Roger Chavez, RBs Saul Florez and David Palomino, and linemen Wallace Perkins and Ismel Abila.
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Pressure for downtown Houston arena site row
Houston businessman Kenneth Schnitzer urges City Council to place a proposed sports arena at his Southwest Freeway complex. He cites downtown bankers backing appearances before the council and says he can assemble supporters, calling the downtown plan offensive and self-serving.
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Coach hopes Oilers rebound under Peterson’s guiding hand
Houston coach Bill Peterson remains optimistic about reversing a 34 0 television defeat to Oakland saying the Oilers still have a chance at the playoffs. He cites the need for a stronger defense and timely scoring after a costly first quarter turnover at the Oakland two yard line and a late second quarter touchdown by the Raiders.
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Tigers Tie Series With Dramatic 10th Inning Error
DETROIT AP A catcher’s bobble at second base led to a dramatic 10th inning rally as Gene Tenace dropped a potential double play ball. The Tigers scored four in the inning to win 4-2 and tie the AL playoff series at 2-2. Dick McAuliffe and Al Kaline opened the comeback with singles. Gates Brown walked loaded the bases. Tenace’s error allowed the winning run to reach second. Tenace acknowledged the miscue while Bando noted the throw could have been better.
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