Mets Triumph Caps Miracle Season Rise From 9th to 1st
New York fans celebrate as the Mets complete a stunning ascent from ninth place to first and win the World Series. Players like Ron Swoboda and Donn Clendenon hail the miracle run and credit improbable turns, including Clendenon’s three homers and Al Weis’s clutch homer in Shea Stadium. Owner William Shea reflects on the unprecedented victory.
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Favorite's position shocks Notre Dame coach
Notre Dame coach Ara Parseghian says Notre Dame is not invincible and admits uncertainty about beating Southern California. USC holds a 4-0-1 start and ND sits 3-1 after a 45-0 win. both teams are ranked with ND at 10th and USC third, while Ohio State leads.
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Clendenon Says He Is Not A Polished Hitter
Donn Clendenon admits flaws yet remains a dangerous Mets slugger. He hit .357 with three homers and four RBIs in the World Series, including a two run shot off Dave McNally to spark a Mets rally. He said he plans to honor his two year contract.
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Simpson May Play Against Oakland as Bills Tap Momentum
O J Simpson could return for the Bills against the Oakland Raiders despite a doctors order to rest him for headaches. Wayne Patrick ran 131 yards against Boston last week as Buffalo eyes ending Oakland’s 12 game regular season unbeaten run while the Raiders sit 14 point favorites. Cincinnati is favored over Denver, Kansas City over Boston, and New York over Houston on Monday night as Oakland remains the NFL’s only unbeaten at 4 0 1. The Jets seek a stronger rushing attack with Namath against San Diego.
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Red Wings fire coach Gadsby during season
DETROIT UPI Bruce A Norris said the plan failed as the Detroit Red Wings fired coach Bill Gadsby a hour before the Minnesota North Stars game. General Manager Sid Abel took over behind the bench and will lead the team until a permanent successor is named.
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Packers Face Rams as Lombardi Era Clashes With Bengtson Start
Green Bay 3-1 meets 4-0 Los Angeles Rams in a key NFL showdown at Lambeau Field and County Stadium. Bart Starr passes for 234 yards with Carroll Dale catching two TDs as the Packers seek a signature win over the undefeated Rams while Chicago, San Francisco, and Detroit mix results across the league.
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Seattle Pilots fate to be decided at AL owners meeting
Seattle Pilots face an owner meeting in Chicago with decisions on relocation or remaining in Seattle. Club president Deve Soriano says he is not optimistic about staying, amid lease and stadium construction provisions tied to the franchise awarded in 1967. Joe Bronin will hear Seattle’s case as city county and state delegation heads to Chicago.
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