Tigers and Cardinals Rival in World Series Preview
The piece pits Detroit and St. Louis as equal threats with the Cardinals’ speed defense and Gibson on the mound against the Tigers’ power and momentum. It weighs lineup strengths at every position, notes Slumps and returns, and ends predicting Detroit will win the World Series barring a late Cardinals resurgence.
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Panthers seek 5th victory in Avon cross country meet
Elyria Catholic aims for its fifth straight win at Avon after a tough meet at Lorain County Community College. Paul Schlather led EC with 10 56 and Don Nicol AFF led King with 10 49 as EC used depth to place multiple runners high.
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Purdue Tops In Both Grid Polls In Upset Over Notre Dame
Purdue repeated as the nation’s No. 1 college football team after a 27-22 upset of Notre Dame. Coach Jack Mollenkopf’s squad dominated with a stifling defense and strong line play as Leroy Keyes scored twice and contributed a reception, while Yunaska and Paraskevas anchored a standout defense. The Boilers earned 34 first place votes and 349 points, narrowly behind perfection, with Southern California second and Penn State third in the UPI coach poll, and AP tally confirming Purdue as No. 1 after the Notre Dame win.
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Reds Fire Mel Harder After 1968 Season
The Cincinnati Reds did not renew pitching coach Mel Harder’s contract for 1969. Harder was informed of his release after the Reds finished the season with a 2-0 win over San Francisco. Officials gave no reason, but poor pitching this season is believed to be the cause.
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Wellington Dukes suffer key injuries in Cloverleaf game
Wellington High star Dwight Rucker broke bones in both hands yet returned to score three touchdowns in a 19 yard grab. Co captain Mel Simmons sidelined by head stitches. Quarterback Worchester may play despite blurred vision. team sits 4-0 overall and 2-0 in Lakeland Conference. Midview athletes named by week awards.
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