Tigers Lose to White Sox in Tight AL Lead Fight
Hank Allen hit a three run homer as Detroit fell 4-0 to Chicago. Frank Bertaina shut out the Tigers, snapping their four game lead. Washington's 4-0 win over Minnesota tightened the race with Boston, Baltimore, and Minnesota in pursuit.
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Baltimore
Red Sox Lose to Orioles as Spoilers Spark Rally
The Orioles defeated the Red Sox 5-2 as Hank Allen scored the first run for Boston after a McMullen double, Frank Howard drove in two and Jim Palmer or other Orioles pitched a five hit game. Baltimore built a 2-0 lead behind Blair and Etchebarren and held on despite Boston’s late threats.
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Washyski
Chisox blank Twins as Peters earns 16th win
Chicago White Sox topped the Minnesota Twins 4-0 led by pitcher Gary Peters in his 16th victory. The win, aided by Ken Berry’s homer and a two-run burst in the sixth, moved the Sox within a half game of the AL lead, with Detroit and Baltimore elsewhere and Carew, Oliva, and Colavito among the notable Twins threats.
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Ken Kerry
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White Sox
Minnesota
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Baltimore
Detroit
Washington
Jim Merritt
Sox
Rich Rollins
Rocky Colavito
Colavito
Tom McC
Carew
Tony Oliva
Bob Allison
Oliva
Phillies Defeat Dodgers 6-1 Behind Locks Callison HRs
Philadelphia pitcher Larry Jackson beat Los Angeles for the fourth time this season as the Phillies routed the Dodgers 6-1. Don Lock and Johnny Callison each hit their 14th home runs, with Claude Osteen suffering the loss after an infield error in the first inning opened the door for three runs. Weaving in multiple singles, Tony Gonzalez and Rick Joseph drove in five more runs to seal the win.
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Don Lock
Johnny Callison
Larry Jackson
Los Angeles
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Claude Osteen
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Osteen
Tony Taylor
Cookie Rojas
Tony Gonzalez
Rick Joseph
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Roberto Clemente
Angeles
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A.miller
Cards Win To Clinch Tie For NL Crown
The Cardinals beat the Reds 3-2 to clinch a tie for the National League pennant, as Cincinnati fell short while San Francisco or San Diego still contended for second place.
Cubs Edge Braves 5-3 in Comeback Rally
The Cubs rallied to beat the Braves 5-3 as Bob Hendricks Briles earned the victory. A three run fourth inning spurred Chicago after Atlanta led 1-0 on a Be laced game, with Jim Maloney starting for St. Louis and Ernie Banks driving in a run for the Reds in a different game context.
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Pirates Edge Giants On Clemente Ninth Inning Homer
Roberto Clemente delivered a ninth inning homer to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 5-4 win over the San Francisco Giants. Clemente hit his 23rd homer off reliever Frank Linzy after San Francisco tied the game at 4-4 in the top of the ninth. Al McBean earned the win after the Pirates rallied from an early 3-0 deficit.
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Astros Rally Past Mets in Rough Mets Loss
New York Mets led 3-2 until the eighth inning as Cleveland and Houston both surged. Bobby Knoop homered for the Angels and Jim Weaver keyed a late rally for the Astros, with clutch hits and a later bullpen hold sealing the winners.
Eagles Roll Past Redskins 35 24 Behind Snead Passes
Phil adelphia quarterback Norm Snead threw two first half TD passes to Gary Ballman and scored on a Snead run as the Eagles defeated Washington 35 24. Tom Woodeshick added two second half TDs helping secure the victory before 60 709 fans.
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Norm Snead
Gary Ballman
Philadelphia Eagles
Washington
Tom Woodeshick
Eagles
Snead
Ben Hawkins
Baker
Phil
Rams Rally Past Saints In NFL Opener 27 13
Los Angeles Rams overcome an opening kickoff return for a touchdown by New Orleans rookie John Gilliam to beat the Saints 27 13 in the NFL opener. Roman Gabriel spearheaded the comeback with a late first half TD run and a third frame TD plunge as LA pulled away.
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Charlie Durkee
Roman Gabriel
Gabriel
Bernie Casey
Casey
Tom McNeil
Dick Bass
Los Angeles
Durkee La-Bass
Gossett
Ja-Josephson
Gabrie
Steelers Club Bears thump Bears 41 to 13 in opener
Pittsburgh routs Chicago 41 13 as Bill Asbury scores twice and runs 72 yards. Gale Sayers struggles in worst pro day. Steelers total 194 rushing yards and stingy defense limit Bears to six first downs amid 53,363 crowd.
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Assel Gale Sayers
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Chir. Taylor
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Nelson
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Giants Rally Past St Louis In NFL Opener 37 20
In St Louis, Fran Tarkenton threw three late TD passes as the New York Giants roared from behind to defeat the Cardinals 37 20. Green Bay and Detroit also produced key moments, with Bart Starr facing interceptions and Tarkenton exploiting gaps late to seal the win. Bill Triplett scored the Giants first two TDs, including a one yard plunge in the third period.
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Don Chandler
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Ron Kramer
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Ones
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Scott Eaton
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Tarkenton
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Jim Hart
Jackie Smith
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Bakken
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Ny-Schoiner
Murdock Iy Ape Raut
Hartt Bakker
Oilers Rally Past Bills for 20-3 Upset in Buffalo
Houston Oilers stunned the Buffalo Bills 20-3 ending a 13-game drought. Zeke Moore sparked the win with two return plays setting up a touchdown and field goal. Jacky Lee’s 4 yard pass to Charley Frazier and a late field goal sealed the victory before 41,384 fans.
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Wittenoin
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Baltimore Outlasts Falcons in high scoring NFL clash
Baltimore Colts beat the Atlanta Falcons 38 to 31 after building a 24 point first half lead. John Unitas set a personal game record with precise passes and two touchdowns in the opening surge before Atlanta surged back, aided by a late Falcons rally and key interceptions as Mike Coimus sealed the win with one final interception. Attendance 56,715.
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Aetorr
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All Johnson
Raiders Roll Past Patriots 35-7 In AFL Action
Oakland uses Daryle Lamonica’s three touchdown passes and a rushing score to power a 35-7 AFL victory over Boston. Lamonica, the QB from Buffalo, also set up another score while guiding a strong defensive effort in a game marked by several scoring plays and late miscues.
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Cowboys Top Browns in Cleveland 21-14 Victory
Dallas Cowboys beat the Cleveland Browns 21-14 before 81,039 at Cleveland Municipal Stadium. Howley returned a 28 yard interception for a second half score as Dallas built a 21-7 lead. Browns’ Ryan connected with Collins for a 12 yard TD after Dallas muffed a punt snap.
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49ers Rally Nip Vikings In Week One Thriller
Rookie Doug Cunningham and veteran Kermit Alexander sparked a San Francisco first half surge to build a commanding lead, then the 49ers barely held off a three touchdown fourth quarter comeback by Minnesota to win 27 21 in Minneapolis Stirring late Vikings drives ended with Vanderkelen incomplete passes as time expired with Minnesota at the 16.
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Kermit Alexander
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