Cubs finish second in NL as Jenkins stars at Shea
Ferguson Jenkins pitched a two hitter through six innings and the Cubs defeated the Mets 4 1 at Shea Stadium to secure second place in the NL East. Randy Hundley and Joe Pepitone delivered key hits while Ken Singleton doubled twice. Oscar Gamble provided the Phillies late heroics in Connie Mack Stadium’s final game as Philadelphia beat Montreal 2 1 in 10 innings. Gamble’s single advanced Philadelphia into fifth, one half game ahead of Montreal as the Expos finished last. The Mack Stadium 61 year history ended with a 1 2. Cincinnati beat Atlanta 4 1 Houston edged San Francisco 5 4 Pittsburgh topped St Louis 9 5 and Los Angeles beat San Diego 7 4.
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Vermilion Opens Two Man Best Ball Tourney Set
Vermilion announces the first annual Open Two Man Best Ball for Oct 18 at Vermilion Country Club. Entry is limited to 80 teams at 30 dollars per team. contact Tour Director Bob Missall at 233 7522. Prizes total 1600 in merchandise with 200 per team to first place in AA A and B classes.
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Northfield Racing Results and Odds Card Summary
Racing card from Northfield shows multiple races with top finishers and payouts. Highland Pointer and other horses posted times and payoffs, with exact wagering figures for doubles and perfectas. Detroit baseball notes mention Billy Martin named Tigers manager.
Alex Johnson Wins AL Batting Title With Sitout Finale
California outfielder Alex Johnson clinched the American League batting crown by sitting out the last eight innings of a 5-4 season finale victory over the Chicago White Sox. He finished his first AL season with a .3289 average, narrowly edging Boston's Carl Yastrzemski, who ended at .3286 after a 1-for-4 night. Johnson, 27, acquired from Cincinnati, had sparked controversy but drew a standing ovation as he left after a fifth-inning tap.
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1970s league leaders Home Runs headline
In season finales, Baltimore edged Washington 3-2 to stretch a club record winning streak to 11. Minnesota defeated Kansas City 4-0 while Detroit beat Cleveland 1-0. Angels leadoff batter Johnson, in a 23rd hit bid, was pulled after a fifth inning grounder.
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Kapp Signs with Boston Patriots in Surprise Move
The Boston Patriots announced they signed former Minnesota Viking quarterback Joe Kapp to a contract. Terms were not disclosed. Kapp, who led the Vikings to the NFL championship, had sought a five year 1.25 million deal, while the Viking contingent reported.
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