Athletics win AL pennant to meet Reds in World Series
The Oakland A's clinched the American League pennant with a 2-1 win over the Detroit Tigers in five games and earn a World Series matchup against the Cincinnati Reds starting Saturday in Cincinnati. Larry Paladino reports.
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A's clinch berth and set World Series showdown
Oakland fans erupt as Ken Holtzman pledges to fix the World Series for the A's. John Odom and Vida Blue anchor a two hitter, Bert Campaneris returns, Reggie Jackson likely out with a hamstring strain, and George Hendrick drives the winning run after a Jackson steal and Tenace single.
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Billie Jean King Leads Field in Virginia Slims Quarterfinals
Wimbledon champion Billie Jean King tops the Virginia Slims championship field in Boca Raton as quarterfinals approach. Top seeds Rosemary Casals Margaret Court and Nancy Gunter exit after first-round losses, while Chris Evert and Wendy Overton advance to meet next opponents.
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Netherlands
Sooners Favored Over Longhorns In Red River Classic
Oklahoma holds the No. 2 ranking and is favored to beat Texas in the 67th Red River Classic at the Cotton Bowl. The game headlines a slate where top ten teams face each other, including LSU vs Auburn and USC vs California, with Tim Welch predicting a real battle despite the hype. About 71,938 fans are expected for the daytime game and 67,500 for the night showdown.
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GHS opens district race against Clovis Wildcats
The Goddard Rockets start 4A district play at Clovis facing the Wildcats. Coach Rex Henington’s 11 has a 2-4 record, while their 14-1 overall mark stands strong though fullback Bob Garvey is out with a shoulder separation. Joe Allen praises the line and blocking as key to potential success.
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Bowling Notes Highlight 181 Average and High Scores
Mary Alexander led the Thursday Morning Housewives League with 544 pins for a 181 average at Red Rooster Lanes. Alley Cats topped with 1 780 as the best team count. Marilyn Sardinoff paced four games at 711 (87 high). Barbara Chenoweth and Ruth Quattlebaum totaled 1 528. Teena Perkins 520 with 211 high at Roosterettes. Ballard's 2 830 at Red Rooser.
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Cunningham shines in ABA debut for Carolina Cougars
Billy Cunningham scored 28 points and grabbed 17 rebounds leading the Carolina Cougars to a 123-115 win over the Virginia Squires as the ABA opened its sixth season. Indiana beat Memphis 109-105 and Utah beat Denver 115-104 with no NBA games on the slate. Jim Eakins topped the Squires with 30 points.
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