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Robinson, Closter Star For SyraeuseSYRACUSE. N. Y, (UPD-Bill Robinson was the hitting star and Alan Closter scattered seven hits Wednesday night as the Syracuse Chiefs defeated the Omaha Royals. 5-1, to take a 2-0 lead in the Little World Series.The Royals jumped off to an early lead in the first inning. Singles by Steve McMillan. Luis Alcarez and Dennis Paepke put the Royals only tally on the scoreboard.Syracuse tied the score in the fourth' on a double by Robinson and a single by Ron Bladt.The Chiefs put the game away in the sixth with three unearned runs. Omaha right-fielder Ted Parks dropped Bobby Mitchell’s fly ball for a two base error to start the inning. After Mitchell advanced on a wild pitch, Robinson singled to drive in one run. Robinson was then sacrificed to second by Bladt. and scored on a single by Ossie Chavarria. Parks dropped Bobby Cox's fly for another two-base error with Chavarria scoring from first.The Chiefs wrapped up the scoring in the seventh on a triple by Mitchell and a double by Robinson.The series resumes in Syracuse Fridav with Thad Tillotsongoing for the Chiefs and Dan Oriley pitching for the Royals.HIGHEST PAIDSAO PAULO (UP!)—Pele. the world's greatest soccerplayer, may also be the world's highest paid athlete. According to the newspaper. 0 Estado of Sao Paulo. Pele earns $192,000 per year under the terms of a new contract with the team inaddition to his investmentearnings of about $50,000annually.FOR THE KIND OFSERVICEYour CarDeserves... BRING IT TODUTCHBERTGES CHEVROLET16 Lake Shr. Dr., W., Dunkirk
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Dunkirk Evening Observer
Dunkirk, New York, US
Thu, Sep 17, 1970
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