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Reds Seek World Series Opponent From Tigers Or A's
Cincinnati edged the Pirates to clinch the NL pennant on a ninth inning rally as Johnny Bench hit a crucial homer and a grounder scored the final run after a misplayed slider. Sparky Anderson said he would face either Detroit or Oakland for the World Series. In Detroit, the A’s and Tigers prepare for a deciding fifth game with John Odom against Woody Fryman after a dramatic 10th inning prior.
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Gene Alley
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Joe Morgan
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John “Blue Moon” Odom
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Woody Fryman
Dick McAuliffe
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