Aaron Misses 714 as Braves Fall in Final 1973 Game
Hank Aaron failed to reach Babe Ruth's 714 home runs in the last game of the 1973 season at Atlanta Stadium. He homered for his 40th of the year and 713rd career, then lined out in his final at bat. The crowd gave a three minute ovation as Aaron expressed disappointment but looked ahead to winter rest and plans, including wedding arrangements and a World Series appearance.
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Browns defense powers 12-10 comeback over Giants
In Cleveland a 76,065 crowd saw the Browns beat New York 12-10 as the defense shut down the Giants to 123 total yards. Cockroft hit four field goals, including the winner with 2:24 left. Bob Babich anchored a relentless frontline while Tom Darden and Walt Sumner made key plays. Browns move to 2-1, next host Cincinnati as Pittsburgh leads AFC Central.
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Giants offense stunk in 12 10 loss to Browns
Cleveland nearly shut down New York as the Browns rallied to beat the Giants 12 10. Don Cockroft kicked four field goals in the second half and Tom Darden’s interception ignited the turnaround. Browns coach Nick Skorich praised his defense while Giants coach Alex Webster faulted the offense for stalling.
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Mets Clinch Tie Bid With Cubs to Reach NL Title
Mets pitcher Jerry Koosman delivered a 9-2 win over the Cubs after a 1-0 loss in the opener, sending New York into today's makeup doubleheader needing one victory to clinch the NL Eastern Division and set up a series with the Reds. Seaver slated to start game one, Stone for game two, as Pirates and Cardinals also remained in the race with wins.
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Szabo Eyes Second Team Role At Ohio State
Lorain Countians Tom Szabo Kurt Schumacher and Mark Straka see regular action for Ohio State Buckeyes with Szabo hoping to rise to the second unit next week after a 37 3 win over Texas Christian. Schumacher started at right tackle and Straka handles long snaps as second team center. Szabo notes a late rise and baseball prospects while Straka recalls moving from tight end to center amid rain soaked punts.
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National and American league results show teams like New York Chicago Montreal and Pittsburgh winning and losing in rain hit games. Standings include St Louis Philadelphia Cincinnati San Francisco Houston and others with several postponed or rescheduled games and notable performances by Seaver Stargell Aaron Bonds and Pappas.
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