Orioles Favored In World Series Showdown
Orioles ride 16 game win streak and strong bullpen to 5 1 favorite status behind Dave McNally as they face Cincinnati in game three of the best of seven. Brooks Robinson shines with clutch defense and a tie breaking homer while Reds rely on a powerful lineup and strong starting rotation.
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Muhammad Ali Prepares for Quarry Bout in Miami Beach
Muhammad Ali wraps up Miami Beach training for the October 26 showdown with Jerry Quarry. He weighs 215 and a half, says he can dance away from Quarry, reflects on Jack Johnson and past defeats, and trains with dawn runs before moving on to Atlanta for final tuneups.
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Cowboys Brace for Garrison Injury in Minnesota Game
Dallas running back Walt Garrison will likely miss the Minnesota game with a sprained knee, a team spokesman said Monday. Tackle Tony Liscio has a sore back and quarterback Craig Morton a bruised knee but are expected to be ready for Sunday.
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Wichita State To Receive National Athletic Aid
Seven national college sports organizations led by the NCAA pledged to aid Wichita State University after a fatal Oct. 2 plane crash that killed 30 people including 13 football players the head coach and athletic director. Dick Reidenbaugh said external support is needed to keep the athletic program alive. The groups committed funds and to solicit additional donations.
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Knicks Aim To Defend NBA Title On Opener
The New York Knicks open the 1971 NBA season at Madison Square Garden against the Boston Celtics as coach Red Holzman brings back the title-winning lineup including De Busschere Bradley Reed Frazier Barnett Riordan Stallworth and Russell. Celtics star John Havlicek and rookie Dave Cowens highlight the visitors.
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October in Sports It Ends With October Ends
NEA writer ruminates on October as a bridge between summer and winter sports. He contrasts crisp fall days, football under leaves, and World Series glow with the coming ice and cold. The piece notes sport’s fever amid racism and politics, ending with Jack O’Lantern imagery.
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Ohio State Clings To Top in AP Poll Shake-Up
No. 1 Ohio State holds 731 points after a 29-0 win over Michigan State as Texas and Notre Dame trail by small margins. Texas slides to second after a 1-9 rout of Oklahoma while Notre Dame earns its first first place vote with a 51-10 victory over Army. Southern California falls to 11th after loss to Stanford. Mississippi rises into the top five with a 31-21 triumph over Georgia.
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Danny Lester To Sub For Injured Speyrer
Austin AP Danny Lester will replace the injured Charles Cotton Speyrer at Texas. Speyrer, a Port Arthur senior, broke his left arm and is out for the season after a sideline tackle by Oklahoma safety John Shelley. Coach Darrell Royal praised Speyrer’s all around value including blocking and pass catching.
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NBA Exhibition Results and Upcoming Regular Season Start
The Associated Press reports Phoenix defeated Portland 124 114. Scheduled games include Boston at New York and San Diego at Chicago. Upcoming ABA regular season begins Wednesday with Indiana 114 Kentucky 111 and Virginia 112 Memphis 104.
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Colorado Open yields four one stroke champions in four years
Evergreen Colorado report notes the Colorado Open at Hiwan course has seen a different winner by one stroke each year for four straight seasons. The event draws strong local players and highlights tight scoring in mountain conditions.
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