Mays hits 600th homer as Giants top Padres in West race
Willie Mays pinch hits for the Giants and belted a 7th inning homer off Mike Corkins to spark a 4-2 victory over the Padres. Don McMahon notched the win as San Francisco clings to a slim lead over Atlanta with the Dodgers and Reds in pursuit. In other action, Phil Niekro won his 21st as the Braves beat the Astros, and Tom Seaver pitched a five-hitter to power the Mets past the Cardinals 3-1.
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Golden Bears Hold No 1 In AP Class AA Poll
Upper Arlington's Golden Bears stay atop the AP Class AA football poll with 135 points after a 14-12 win over Cincinnati Elder. Massillon rises to second, Canton McKinley drops to third. Newark exits top 10 after losing to Toledo Waite. Marion Harding enters the top 10. Elyria's Pioneers remain sixth with 13 straight wins.
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Pioneers of the Week Honor Crowns Two Stars and a Defenders Pow
The Chronicle Telegram names Tony Godbolt and John Husband Offensive Players of the Week for the second time in five seasons, with Louis Love named Defensive Player of the Week. Godbolt’s 94 yards against Toledo Start included a 73 yard score and a key punt return setup. Husband ran for 113 yards, praised by Start’s coach as the toughest fullback faced. Love had nine tackles as a standout defender amid a veteran defensive group.
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Barton outlines tough stretch for Admiral King
Elyria coach Bill Barton previews Friday’s game against Admiral King citing a strong running attack led by Tunner and Larry Barnes. He notes a 28-8 win over Toledo Start and discusses rankings with AP updates showing state teams like Marion Catholic and Portsmouth Notre Dame in close contention. A separate item reports labor dispute cancels a Santa Anita Oak trees meeting after 20 days.
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Twins clinch West title as they face Orioles in playoffs
The Minnesota Twins beat Kansas City 4-3 to secure the American League pennant playoff with Baltimore. Harmon Killebrew hit a 47th homer to lead the attack, while Bob Allison and Cesar Tovar contributed key hits. The Orioles clinched the Eastern Division earlier and await the best-of-five series opener on October 4 in Baltimore.
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Tony Oliva
Bob Miller
Bob Oliver
al Worthington
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Major League standings and upcoming games with pitchers
Baseball schedule shows results from Monday including Seattle at California 4-? and Boston 4 New York 3. Probable pitchers listed for several games such as Odom vs Bath and McGlothlin vs Pattin. Also notes Don McCune and Jim Stefani chip to 1969 ABC Classic doubles champions with a 18-55 finish.
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Polansky wins Tuff Award at Amherst
Amherst’s Steve Polan sky, a 205 pound senior linebacker, earned the Tuff Award after 20 solo tackles and four assists. He helped Amherst gain 63 rushing yards in a 14-0 loss to Oberlin. Tim Solack totaled 49 yards and was named Back of the Week. Dean Tipton was Lineman of the Week for the second straight game. Dennis Trace joined the 110 Per Cent Club.
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Barnes Leads Admiral King On Friday Night Test
King's Larry Barnes tops area scoring with eight touchdowns in three games as Admiral King visits Elyria High to face a high scoring Pioneers squad. Henry Neal adds pace with four touchdowns while Edison’s Alex Ross trails with four scores in the previous weekend.
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LaGrange Wins Parma Major Slow Pitch Title
LaGrange Screw Products clinches the Parma Major Slow Pitch crown by taking two straight from Gene's Sohio. In game one LaGrange erased an 8-6 deficit with a late rally and 9-8 win, aided by three-hit days from Cliff Bartlome and Sito and a home run by Steve Loya. Game two featured four late runs in the fifth as Youngblood and Bartlome led a 6-1 victory.
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Elyria Catholic leads scoring as high school football Week recap
The report highlights Elyria Catholic players Dan Hrnehar and Tony Godbolt among top scorers with Hrnehar scoring four times against Midview and Godbolt contributing despite a scoreless opener. Other standouts include Mills of Firelands Buckeye and Earl Weldon, Kevin Flaherty, and Money Games with multiple touchdowns and points.
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