Durocher Wins Again as Mets Edge Cubs in Rainy Showdown
In a dramatic Shea Stadium night, the Mets beat the Cubs 3 2 to pull even in the loss column as Leo Durocher orchestrates another late turning point. Koosman denies intentional HBP of Santo while Agee returns to the lineup after being knocked down.
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Major League standings and schedule across league tonight
Baseball slate features Kansas City at Oakland Nash and Stoutlemyre clash Detroit while Minnesota meets California Murphy leads. Multiple night games include Boston Cleveland Seattle Oakland Chicago New York Washington Baltimore and more with a mixed set of 2 to 3 pm, 7:35 pm and night starts.
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Milam Leaves Marshall Football Team
Lorain’s John Milam quit the Thundering Herd squad amid pre season drills for the season opener September 20 at Morehead State. Sophomores Shoebridge and Harris contend for starting quarterback while Carter Hurst Repsey fill backfield roles. roster drops to 42 as Milam departs. Coach Tolley to continue drills with a closed scrimmage set for Saturday at Fairfield Stadium.
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Browns trim roster as Eppie Barney exits
Browns cut to 44 players pending league rules after trading wide receiver Eppie Barney to the Chicago Bears for an undisclosed draft choice. Barney had replaced Gary Collins last season due to a shoulder injury, while Dave Jones and Fair Hooker vie for backups behind Paul Warfield and Collins as Cleveland prepares for the Minnesota Vikings defensive line.
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Mets edge Cubs as Agee drives winner in tense game
Tommie Agee homered and scored on a grounder in the sixth to lift the Mets 3-2 over Leo Durocher’s Cubs. A controversial safe call at the plate sparked a heated dispute with Randy Hundley and umpire Dave David. Reds sweep Giants in a doubleheader as Granger shines, lifting Cincinnati into first in the West.
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Panters, Pirates, and Dodgers win in extra innings and homers
In a night of baseball, Johnny Bench hits his 23rd homer as Cincinnati wins in the opener. Bob Tolan drives in the eventual winning run in the 15th of the nightcap. Jose Martinez belts a grand slam for the Pirates in a five-run ninth. Ted Sizemore and Bill Singer spark the Dodgers to break a losing streak. Curt Blefary and Tom Griffin lead the Astros to victory, while Nate Colbert accounts for both Padres runs with homers.
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Jose Martinez
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Ted Sizemore
Bill Singer
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Jim Grant
Chuck Taylor
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Philies
Curt Blefary
Astros
Tom Griffin
Nate Colbert
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al Fitzmorris
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Lou Piniella
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Bob Oliver
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Jim Perry
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Elyria Catholic Football FilmShown Narration
Elyria Catholic will screen a film of the Panthers big win over Clearview at 7:30 in the health room. Coach Wayne Diederich will narrate and discuss Elyria Catholic's program and preview the upcoming battle with Midview.
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Amherst honors top players in 1968 season awards
Amherst highlights its 110 per cent club with ten players for outstanding effort and the elite dozen for the full season. Standouts include Ron Yacobozzi at tackle and Tim Solack at halfback with 79 yards rushing in 18 carries, plus Ken Kelleher for defensive excellence and a string of key plays in a 32 0 victory over Brookside. Also noted are Ken Yacobozzi Steve Polansky Dennis Pastron George Ashton Bob Muska Dennis Orosz and Dennis Trace. John Pogan of Elyria scored an eagle on the par 5 fourth at Indian Hollow Lake Golf Club and posted 439 for the round.
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Steve Polansky
Dennis Pastron
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Bob Muska
Dennis Orosz
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Indian Hollow Lake Golf Club
Bernice Pogan
Scott Drives Red Sox to Late-Inning Win Over Indians
Scott delivered the tying and winning runs with an eighth inning single as Boston edged Cleveland 5-4. A disputed two-base error on Jose Cardenal altered the fifth inning, with the scorer reversing a call after the game.
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Pioneers share honors in weekly football awards
Tony Goldbolt and John Husband tied as Top Offensive Player of the Week in the Chronicle Telegram for the Toledo Bowsher game. Walt Maxwell earned Top Defensive Player honors with five tackles, a blocked punt recovery, and a steal. Goldbolt ran 11 yards on 15 carries for 7.4 average while Husband gained 108 yards on 17 carries for 6.4.
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Kuhn declares MLB playoff format and schedule
Baseball Commissioner Bowie Kuhn announced the playoff plan if divisions end in ties. If two teams tie a one game playoff decides the division, with byes and additional games for larger ties. Division winners meet in a best of five starting October 4 or 5, with the World Series starting October 11 and all games televised.
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Elyria Pioneers Film Session Highlights Bowsher Win
A large crowd at the Pioneer Club meeting viewed Elyria High School’s 20-0 victory over Toledo Bowsher. Coach Bill Barton discussed issues in pass protection and ball security, noting progress after Monday practice and predicting a tough game versus Cleveland West Tech Friday night.
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Elyria Bowling Center Holds 6-2 Lead in Sunday Softball Final
Elyria Bowling Center leads Bolero Club 6-2 after five innings when rain halted Elyria Sunday Softball League action. Harrah drove in two in the first, Archer contributed a two-run double later, Gibbs added a RBI single, and Bolero answered with runs in the third and fourth. The game resumes Saturday at Oakwood Field at 6.
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