Raiders rally to beat Browns 34 20 in TV clash
Oakland defeated Cleveland 34 20 as the Browns squandered a 14 point and 20 point lead. A fourth quarter burst by the Raiders included a 13 yard pass to Chester and a game changing interception by George Atkinson. Don Cockroft struggled with multiple field goal attempts.
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Powell Battles Pain In Orioles Postseason Win Over A's
Boog Powell played through wrist injuries to hit two home runs and drive in three as the Orioles defeated Oakland 5-1 to take a 2-0 lead in the AL playoff series. Powell endured pain after re injuring his wrist sliding in game No. 1. Brooks Robinson and Ellie Hendricks also homered for Baltimore.
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Pirates face Giants as Marichal starts in pivotal NL series
Pittsburgh manager Danny Murtaugh may pivot from Dock Ellis due to elbow concerns. Nelson Briles starts against Juan Marichal while Steve Blass could work in game four as Murtaugh protects Ellis for a potential fifth game. Giants lean on Marichal despite a sore hip.
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Tatum silences former fans sets Raider rally
Raiders rookie defensive back Jack Tatum intercepted Bill Nelson late in the first half and returned 67 yards to spark a comeback. Oakland then scored 24 points in the final 11 minutes to beat Cleveland 44 20, handing the Browns their first loss of the season before 84 285 in Cleveland.
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Elyria Earns Poll Hike After Marion Drubbing
Elyria High crushed Marion 55 to 6 and climbs from 18th to 12th in the AP poll led by Canton McKinley at 10th. Massillon slips to third after a 7-6 loss to Niles McKinley while Warren Harding tops the Class AAA rankings. Other teams and points listed include Columbus Eastmont 28 Elyria 23 Warren Western Reserve 23 and more. Findlay tied for 20th. Napoleon leads Class AA.
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Elyria awards Messaros and Miles weekly honors
Seniors Bob Messaros and Les Miles were Elyria's offensive and defensive players of the week after their roles in a 55-6 win over Marion. Messaros, a 212 pound tackle, helped Elyria’s 398 rushing yards while Miles, a 200 pound defensive guard, made three early tackles as the outcome stayed in doubt.
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Indians to Trade for Alex Johnson From Angels
Cleveland negotiates to acquire Alex Johnson the 1970 AL batting champion from California in exchange for Vada Pinson and a pitcher. trade hinges on Dick Walsh rejoining the Angels and involves Mike Paul as the likely pitcher. Johnson, suspended for alleged effort issues, had earlier posted a .329 season with 14 homers in 1970. Pinson batted .264 with 11 homers in 1971 and has grumbled about salary terms.
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