Pirates Win World Series Behind Blass and Clemente
Pirates claim the 1971 World Series 2 1 over the Orioles as Steve Blass delivers a four hitter and Roberto Clemente drives the offense with 12 hits and a decisive fourth inning homer. Nellie Briles and Bruce Kison provide strong relief as Danny Murtaugh steers a thin staff to title glory. President Nixon leads the congratulations as Pittsburgh ends an 11-year title drought.
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Hal Bock
Associated Press
Baltimore
Pittsburgh Pirates
Steve Blass
Pirates
Blass
Richard Nixon
Pirate
Danny Murtaugh
Murtaugh
Roberto Clemente
Nixon
Oriole
Earl Weaver
Dock Ellis
Nellie Briles
Bruce Kison
Orioles
Clemente
Pittsburgh
Mike Cuellar
Cincinnati
Willie Stargell
Jose Pagan
Birds
Ellie Hendricks
Mark Belanger
Cocker
Boog Powell
Frank Robinson
Merv Rettenmund
Seminole Indians Hold Off Pecos In Tight 17 13 District Opener
Seminole defeated Pecos 17-13 as Renne Williams intercepted a pass and Gary Don Ray scored twice for the Indians. Pecos trails 2-4 after a late comeback, with Kermit next up in Homecoming at Pecos.
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Seminole Indians
Pecos Eagles
Seminole
Pecos
Indians
Renne Williams
Steve Kirkwood
Eagles
Gary Don Ray
Donald Roberts
Bob Browder
Mike Hooper
Roberts
Football scores from the week across Texas and nearby
Seminole 17 Pecos 13 Fort Stockton 6 Ector 0 Kermit 41 Andrews 18 Fort Davis 42 Toyah 0 Marathon 45 San Elizario 18 Tornillo 40 Sierra Blanca 26 Odessa 26 San Angelo 22 Permian 35 Big Spring 8 PA Jefferson 41 Orange Strake 6 Lamesa 21 Sweetwater 7 Brownwood 15 Iowa Park 7 Silsbee 50 Livingston 0 McKinney 32 Lewisville 6 Ennis 41 Mexia 6 Brenham 35 Columbus 6 Cuero 34 SA East Cent 12 Reagan County 13 Ozona 0 Marfa 28 Fabens 8 Van Horn 33 Sanderson 24 Crane 42 McCamey 26 Carlsbad NM 21 Hobbs NM 21.
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Seminole
Pecos
Stockton
Ector
Kermit
Andrews
Davis
Toyah
Marathon
San Elizario
Tornillo
Sierra Blanca
Odessa
San Angelo
Odt
Permian
Big Spring
PA Jefferson
Orange Strake
Lamesa
Sweetwater
Brownwood
Iowa Park
Silsbee
Livingston
McKinney
Lewisville
Ennis
Mexia
Brenham
Columbus
Prothro Questions Value of Game Plans
Los Angeles Rams coach Tommy Prothro doubts the usefulness of game plans saying they can fail quickly and that when in trouble it is useless to recall what was meant to be done. He likens plans to draining a swamp when facing immediate danger.
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Los Angeles
Fort Davis Dominates Toyah In 42 0 District Victory
Fort Davis Indians routed Toyah Buffaloes 42 0 to tighten their hold on second in District 1-B. Fort Davis built a 24 0 lead with touchdowns by Prude Grande and Cauble late, and Henry sealed it with a 35 yard interception return. Toyah totaled 200 rushing yards as Fort Davis totaled 210 rushing and 100 passing. Toyah hosts Marathon next, while Marathon has a 35 game win streak.
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Pecos
Seminole
Indians
Jim Brammer
Eagles
Browder
Joe Flud
Ray
Roberts
Kirkwood
Fort Davis Indians
Toyah Buffaloes
Fort Davis
Toyah
Andy Prude
Martin Grande
John Henry
George Cauble
Ter
Ry Henry
Buffaloes
Pecos Junior High Eaglets
Marfa Junior High
Balmorhea
Robert Abila
Steve Salyer
Eaglets
Marva
Gene Waits
Eaglers
PJH
Kermit
Washington Redskins surge to fifth straight win in NFL action
The Redskins crushed the Cardinals 20-0 as Jack Pardee intercepted three passes and Billy Kilmer led the offense. Elsewhere, Archie Manning sparked the Saints upset of the Cowboys 24-14 with three touchdown passes and 69 rushing yards. Colts, Dolphins, Jets, Browns, Rams, Lions, 49ers, Vikings, Raiders, and Broncos earned wins or notable performances in a full NFL Sunday.
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Bruce Lowitt
Associated Press
Washington
New Orleans
George Allen
Washington Redskins
St. Louis Cardinals
Archie Manning
Dallas
Saints
Cowboys
Baltimore
New York Giants
New York Jets
Buffalo
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Miami
New England
San Francisco
Chicago
Detroit
Houston
Los Angeles
Atlanta
Minnesota
Green Bay
Oakland
Philadelphia
Denver
San Diego
Pittsburgh Steelers
Chiefs
Kansas City
Billy Kilmer
Kilmer
Charley Harraway
Curt Knight
Jack Pardee
Cardinals
Tom Landry
J. D. Roberts
Maning
Tony Baker
Ray Perkins
Giants
Rog Davis
Jets
Bills
Emerson Boozer
New York
Bo Scott
Browns
Bengals
Patriots
John Mazur
Bob Griese
Paul Warfield
Howart Twillery
Dolphins
Jim Plunkett
49Ers
John Brodie
Gene Washington
Lem Barney
Steve Owens
Lions
Oilers
Roman Gabriel
Jack Snow
Rams
Falcons
Vikings
Gary Cuozzo
NFL standings Wash Eastern Division highlights
National Conference standings show Washington in the Eastern Division with a 5-0 record and a .500 winning percentage, tallying 1,000 points for and 116 points against.
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Tony Franco
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Lee Osborn
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Jim Dayne
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Jose Candia
Tony Jares
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East Pecos Junior High
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