Tolan running the Pirates push-button Reds
Cincinnati Reds show late power and speed to beat Pittsburgh 3-1 at Riverfront Stadium. Bobby Tolan lashed a homer and added two singles with three runs scored, while Don Gullett and Jim Merritt held the Pirates in check as Cincinnati built a two game lead in the best of five pennant playoff.
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Orioles Poised to Clinch AL Title After Twin Wins
Orioles go 2-0 up in the AL race by routing the Twins 11-3 and 10-6. Palmer to start Game Three against either Blyleven or Kaat. Orioles pile on late with a seven-run ninth inning. Harmon Killebrew and Cesar Tovar homered for Minnesota but McNally steadied, Rettenmund threw out Stan Williams at the plate to avert a tying run.
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Lions top Cloverdale in 32 0 Pop Warner win
Ukiah Lions remain unbeaten through five straight victories as they beat Cloverdale 32 0 on Saturday. Gary Bowman threw two touchdowns to Ji Cimila and Tim Heath added a 73 yard punt return score. Petaluma beat College View while Sonoma blanked Willits and Santa Rosa defeated Fort Bragg. Sebastopol idle.
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Ukiah Wildcats Narrowly Fall to Montgomery 13-6
Ukiah Varsity football loses a close homecoming thriller 13-6 as Montgomery pulls ahead in the final seconds. Penalties and bad breaks plague Ukiah while strong punting by Montgomery keeps the Wildcats in a rough game throughout. Jayvees rally to a 14-13 win over Montgomery in a behind-by-one-point finish. Willits outlast Calistoga in a separate weekend matchup.
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Fort Bragg stays unbeaten with late rally at St Vincent’s
In a late game finish Fort Bragg held off a depleted St Vincent’s Varsity 21 to 8 to remain undefeated as California high school football action produced tight results across the league. Clear Lake edged Tomales 7 to 6 while Healdsburg overwhelmed Piner 20 to 6 and Cloverdale beat Justin 29 to 20.
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Broncos Defeat Chiefs in Data-Driven Upset to Lead West
Denver’s defense led by Rich Jackson and Pete Duranko pressured Len Dawson seven times, totaling 76 yards in sacks and forcing three interceptions. Bobby Howfield kicked four field goals, three in the fourth, as the Broncos beat Kansas City 26-13 to seize first in the AFC West.
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Packers rally halts Vikings in 13 10 upset
Green Bay used a stiff defense and a 101 yard kickoff return by Dave Hampton to topple the previously unbeaten Minnesota Vikings 13 10. Lions and Cardinals win, Falcons edge 49ers, Saints beat Giants, Washington tops Eagles. Gossett misses late field goal for 49ers.
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Top ranked Ohio State aims at Rose Bowl path in clash
Ohio State seeks a first step toward a Rose Bowl bid by visiting Michigan State as Texas defends a long winning streak against Oklahoma in the Big D battle. Notre Dame crushes Michigan State 29 0 while Nebraska rolls past Minnesota 35 10 and Ole Miss beats Alabama 48 23.
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