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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1971
Page
18
The Pirates face the Orioles in Baltimore on Saturday as Pittsburgh seeks a comeback from down 0 2. After a string of pitching gems at Three Rivers Stadium, Briles added a two hit performance in the latest game helping push Pittsburgh toward a possible historic rally.
Briles, a 5 foot 11, 200 pound pitcher, shut down Baltimore after a first inning single by Brooks Robinson. He faced 29 hitters, two over the minimum, with two walks and two strikeouts as the Pirates built a 3-2 lead. Robinson also committed a ninth error for Baltimore in a third inning Pirates rally without a hit.
Nelson Briles delivered a two hit shutout for the Pirates in the World Series clincher against Baltimore after a January trade from St. Louis. The Californian relaxed under pressure, credited his success to throwing strikes, and reflected on a career marked by comebacks and a dream of acting while fans roared at a 51,377 crowd.
Frank Robinson insists the Orioles can still win the World Series after Pittsburgh took a 3-2 lead with a 4-0 win. He cites team struggle at the plate and credits Pirates pitcher Steve Blass for his performance as Baltimore vows to rebound with Jim Palmer starting Saturday in Baltimore.
Pittsburgh players praised pressure play and Bob Robertson after a 4-0 victory over Baltimore in game five. Robertson favored hitting over bunting while Murtaugh noted Dave McNally’s inconsistent command. Gene Clines credited lineup faith and Hernandez’s steady season, as Pittsburgh eyed the next game and a potential champagne celebration.
Phil Esposito scored twice and added three assists as Boston built a 2-0 lead and defeated Buffalo 6-2. Wayne Cashman had two goals, Ken Hodge four assists, with Bobby Orr and Johnny Bucyk also scoring. Gil Perreault and Mike Robitaille tallied for Buffalo.
Oakland coach John Madden said quarterback Daryle Lamonica is very questionable to start Sunday’s NFL game vs Philadelphia after a leg muscle pull at Denver. Lamonica treated with whirlpool therapy while Ken Stabler and George Blanda took most passing reps in practice.
The probable starting lineups for Saturday's sixth game list Baltimore with Buford Blair Powell Robinson Hendricks Belanger Palmer Cash Hebner Clemente Stargell Oliver Sanguillen Hernandez Moose and Pittsburgh with Robertson Sanguillen and Moose.
Bill Cunningham scored 41 points to lift the Philadelphia 76ers to a 105 94 victory over the Houston Rockets in Astrohall. Dave Wohl and Hal Greer added 18 points apiece, while Rudy Tomjanovich led Houston with 28 points as Lantz and Hayes contributed 16 and 15.
In Cologne in the World Professional Tennis Tournament second round Bob Lutz beat Roy Emerson 7-6 6-2 and Jeff Borowiak defeated Fred Stolle 6-4 6-3. Mark Cox beat Arthur Ashe 6-0 6-3. Ken Rosewall defeated Pasarell 6-2 6-3 and Tom Okker beat Torben Ulrich 6-3 6-4.
Jimmy Snyder, the Las Vegas oddsmaker, set a 9-5 Pittsburgh line after the Pirates won 3-1 to take a 3-2 lead in the World Series. He noted a Baltimore 3-2 line if Jim Palmer faces Pittsburgh in game six, or 13-10 Pittsburgh if Steve Blass starts.
Dallas Chaparrals waive 6 foot 6 forward Eugene Goo Kennedy from TCU to clear roster space for Jeff Condon, who was acquired from the New York Nets.
The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Phoenix Suns 110 to 97 opening the NBA season. Kareem Jabbar led with 31 points, Lew Alcindor tallied 19 in the first half while John McGlocklin and Oscar Robertson supplied key baskets. Connie Hawkins led Phoenix with 15 points in a strong second half effort.
In Edinburgh Scotland AP Virginia Wade of Britain defeated Judy Heldman of New York 6 4 6 3 in Thursdays second round. Wade advances to face France's Francisco Durr who defeated Winnie Shaw 6 1 6 1 in the women's singles semifinals. Bob Hewitt of South Africa beat John Drophy 6 4 6 1 in the men's third round.
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