Demolition of The House That Ruth Built Begins
The Press Telegram reports the teardown of The House That Ruth Built in New York begins amid nostalgia. Mayor Lindsay presides as Mrs Ruth and Mrs Gehrig receive bases and a home plate in a ceremony marking the $27 million renovation plan to modernize the stadium.
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Lions Have Last Laugh on Cosell Prank Revealed
Detroit Lions players recount a shaving cream prank on sports broadcaster Howard Cosell during a visit. Mike Lucci describes Cosell’s red face as Erroll Mann played the joke while Greg Landry watched and the team warned him not to retaliate.
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Mets Rally Amid Adversity As Banner Honors Heroes
Mets stars Bud Harrelson Clean Jones and John Milner miss games on the disabled list but fans celebrate resilience with a large welcome home banner. Two supporters crafted the banner decorated with player names and slogans and even held crutches as a symbol of the team's trials and perseverance. The scene at the park emphasized loyalty to a chronically injury plagued Mets squad and its enduring appeal to New York fans.
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Mets Rally Past Pirates In 13th For Crucial Win
Mets overcome a 3 3 tie and a near homer by Richie Zisk as Dave Augustine’s hit deflects to Jones who makes the play at the wall and Pittsburgh is run down. The Mets extend their lead in the division with a 4 3 win in the 13th inning.
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Pirates angry gripes after third place finish
Pittsburgh players led by Gene Clines vented anger and disappointment after a 4 3 loss to the Padres ended their bid for a NL East pennant. Willie Stargell and Richie Zisk voiced frustration as Randy Jones hurled five hits, sending Pittsburgh to a season ending setback before a sparse Three Rivers crowd.
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Comeback Courage From Notre Dame To Ram Nation
A tribute to John Ralston and a note of admiration for his resilience as he aids others. Pepper Rodgers commends his comeback, and the Rams coaching staff express pride in his courage, linking sports leadership to integrity amid tough times.
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Aaron Aims for Big 714 Run Tees Up Another Strong Season
Hank Aaron plans a restful winter to start 1974 strong. He needs one home run to tie Babe Ruth at 714 and hopes to match last season’s .301 average 40 homers and 96 RBIs at age 40. Braves begin 1974 with three games at San Francisco then Atlanta.
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Reds and A's Named Favorites In Playoffs
Reno dispatch notes the Cincinnati Reds favored 8-5 over the New York Mets and the Oakland Athletics favored 6-5 over the Baltimore Orioles as the league playoffs begin Saturday.
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Paavo Nurmi Dies at 76 Former Olympic Champion
Finnish running great Paavo Nurmi, famed as the “Flying Finn” with seven Olympic golds and 10 medals, died at his home at 76 after years of illness. He dominated sprints and middle distance in the 1920 and 1924 Games, set many world marks, and later built a business empire. Funeral plans in Finland may extend two weeks with possible state honors. he is survived by his son.
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Lions Triumph With Razzle Dazzle On Monday Night
Detroit Lions upset Atlanta Falcons 81 to 6 behind Larry Walton and Ron Jessie on reverse plays and Mel Farr’s score. Walton raced 57 yards for a first quarter touchdown and Jessie added a five yard score late, as Detroit posted its first win of the season.
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McKay and Rodgers clash over game changing penalties
Fulton Kuykendall would be the first recruit for the beleaguered backers. Craig Fertig reports McKay praised his defense after a 7 7 tie with Oklahoma but six offsides penalties killed them. The Trojans adjusted linemen and warned players not to anticipate the snap while pondering tie-breaker ideas and a possible sudden death rule. Pro player of the week Rimgard Cowan and varsity player Tommy Nathan noted.
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Sooner coach defends tie with USC after rough game
Norman Oklahoma Barry Switzer disputes claims Oklahoma and USC settled for a 7-7 draw. He says neither team attempted a tie and they did not play recklessly, insisting both teams aimed to win by prudent percentages rather to throw the game.
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