Orioles face sixth World Series game with Palmer set to start
Orioles trail Pittsburgh 3 2 in the best of seven as Game Six looms. Earl Weaver will start Jim Palmer against Bob Moose while avoiding lineup details. A dressing room chalkboard cheer recalls the Mets series as the team seeks a swift rebound.
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Clemente Defends Image Leader Role With Pirates
Roberto Clemente, 37, of the Pittsburgh Pirates, discusses being misunderstood and his leadership both on and off the field at Memorial Stadium. He cites his 1971 World Series pace, a .341 season average, and his 2,882 career hits while praising teammates like Jose Hernandez and the club’s 100 percent effort culture.
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Rubber Band Orioles Hope for Comeback Glory
Orioles fans rally as team trails Pirates 3-2 in the 1971 World Series. Quotes from fans and officials express faith the Orioles will rebound, while Pirates players and managers analyze pitching and home-field advantages.
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Lakers Dominate Pistons in Sharman Debut Victory
Los Angeles tops Detroit 132 to 103 as seven Lakers reach double figures led by Wilt Chamberlain with 26, Jerry West 25, and Jim McMillian 21. Bob Lanier scores 25 for the Pistons but Detroit fails to mount a second-half challenge after Dave Bing's retina surgery sidelines him.
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Love Sparks Bulls Past Bullets For 106 82 Victory
Bob Love scored 31 points and sparked a 9-0 run early as the Chicago Bulls defeated the Baltimore Bullets 106-82 for their first win of the NBA season. Jerry Sloan and Bobby Weiss each added 19 points, while Earl Monroe was held to 10 points and Wes Unseld led Baltimore with 19.
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Barry's 21 Points Lead Nets Past Condors in Opener
New York Nets beat the Pittsburgh Condors 115-107 to start the ABA season. Rick Barry led with 21 points, helped by 16 from Bill Melchionni and Joe DePre. Nets led by 35-34 early in the second quarter and extended the margin to 25 points. Condors rookie Jim O'Brien and George Thompson each scored 17. John Brisker missed most of the game with a bruised ankle and hand but hoped to play in Denver tonight.
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Vikings Lose Tingelhoff for Green Bay Game
Minnesota Vikings center Mick Tingelhoff will miss Sunday's NFL game at Green Bay due to a right calf strain from practice. Coach Bud Grant said rookie Godfrey Zambrecher will join the active squad, while Gary Cuozzo will start at quarterback in place of Norm Snead.
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Doc Prothro Rites Scheduled in Memphis
Funeral services are set for Dr. James Thompson Prothro 78 a dentist and former Phillies manager from 1939 to 1942 in Memphis Tennessee He was father of James Tommy Prothro Jr head coach of the Los Angeles Rams NFL The elder Prothro died at his home Thursday night
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Pacers Open Season With 115 104 Victory Over Rockets
Indiana led early and never trailed in a 115 104 win over Denver as Freddie Lewis scored 23, Mel Daniels 21, and Rick Mount 20 for the Pacers. Six players reached double figures while Art Becker led Denver with 20.
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Arrington To Start At Quarterback For Eagles Week Clash
Philadelphia coach Ed Khayat said Rick Arrington will start at quarterback against the Raiders in Oakland replacing Pete Liske. Arrington will make his second start this season as the 0-4 Eagles add tight end Kent Kramer to the taxi squad after Vikings waived him.
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Lorenzen To Make Races After Injury Recovery
Chicago AP reports Fred Lorenzen will return for the remaining three major NASCAR races of the season after injuring a foot in a practice crash prior to the Darlington 500 NASCAR Classic in South Carolina on September 5.
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Williams Wins Freshman Soccer Clash 4 0 Over Trinity
Williams College defeated visiting Trinity 4 to 0 in a freshman soccer game on Friday. The victory showcases Williams offense with multiple scorers contributing to the shutout.
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Mullins Scores 28 As Warriors Roll Past Celtics
Golden State surged past Boston 97-75 as Jeff Mullins scored 28 points. The Warriors opened a 43-37 halftime edge and built a 56-37 advantage after Boston went 0-for-13 to start the third period. Jim Barnett 18 and Cazzie Russell 15 led GS while Jo Jo White scored 22 for Boston.
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Waterford shuts out Keveny 5-0 in soccer clash
Waterford High dominates Keveny Academy 5-0 in a non league soccer match. Scorers include Mike Longdo Dave Hilton Terry Carmel with goals. Ed Burniche and Curt Lewandoski also contributed. Goalie Dick Dwyer made nine saves while Gary Whitman stopped 12 shots.
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Miami Tops Navy in Orange Bowl Showing
Miami built a quick 24-0 lead and defeated Navy 31-16 at the Orange Bowl. Tom Sullivan rushed 129 yards on 11 carries, and Chuck Foreman added 75 yards on 15 attempts as Miami improved to 3-2 while Navy fell to 1-5. Fred Stuvek connected for a 3-yard score and a 56-yard pass to set up another TD.
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Braves Rally Past Dars In Overtime
In Cleveland the Buffalo Braves erased an 18 point first quarter deficit to beat the Cavaliers 111-109 in overtime. Walt Hazzard scored 35 points, 27 in the second half, and coach John McCarthy earned a victory in his NBA debut.
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Red Baron Drops Leaflets Over Air Force Cadets
Army helicopters from Fort Watson released leaflets over the Air Force Academy in Colorado. The operation labeled Red Baron aimed to dampen Cadets' spirits before the football game with Army, with gunner blanks fired during the flyover.
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Eagles Move List: Fred Hill Waived. Kent Kramer Activated
The Philadelphia Eagles placed tight end Fred Hill on the move list Friday and activated Kent Kramer the veteran tight end acquired a week earlier from the Minnesota Vikings as a free agent.
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Rensselaer Harriers Defeat Taconic Hills In Cross Country
Rensselaer High boys win 20 to 38 in Patroon Conference action as Joe Haag of Taconic Hills leads with 12:56 over 2.5 miles. Bill Baton finishes second for Rensselaer followed by Jim Yonkers, Brian Stewart, Keith Chambers, and Jerry Carney driving the Rams to victory. Taconic Hills suffers its third league loss.
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Lineups for sixth game in Baltimore Pittsburgh series
Probable nine for the sixth game feature Cash, Hebner, Clemente, Stargell, Oliver, Robertson, Sanguillen, Hernandez, Moose on paper. Opponents include Palmers, Belanger, Hendricks, B Robinson, F Robinson, Blair or Rettenmund as possible, with Buford and Johnson also named.
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