A's reach World Series after AL playoff win over Tigers
Oakland clinched the AL pennant with a 2-1 victory over Detroit as Vida Blue relieved to shut down the Tigers. Reggie Jackson left the game on crutches with a hamstring pull, casting doubt on his Series availability. Ken Holtzman and Jim Hunter set for the first two World Series games against Cincinnati in Cincinnati.
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Tenace
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Catfish” Hunter
Anderson
Gary Nolan
Jack Billingham
First crane arrives at Aransas winter refuge Texas
The first whooping crane of North America s last flock arrives at the Aransas Wildlife Refuge in southern Texas. Officials expect at least four more birds this winter. last year 56 cranes were recorded, this year biologists estimate about 60 in the flock.
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World Series set as Reds meet A's in 1972 opener
Cincinnati Reds and Oakland A's prepare for the 1972 World Series with both clubs aiming to end droughts. Sparky Anderson hails his lineup's balance, while Dick Williams calls Oakland the best in the league. Key players include Pete Rose and Bert Campaneris as managers map pitching rotations and travel plans for the series spanning Cincinnati and Oakland.
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Redskins may use Jurgensen Sunday
Washington coach George Allen quashed public disclosure of the lineup with Sonny Jurgensen set to start Sunday against St. Louis. He barred reporters from Thursday and Friday practices and enforced secrecy to protect tactical details amid lineup changes after a recent upset.
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Bowling league results feature Slow Rollers keeps sweeping
In Thursday action Slow Rollers swept Four Spares 4 0 while Brighton Four beat Polka Dots 3 1 and Bowling Bags defeated Merry Maids 3 0. Helen Wilson led with a 540 series and 223 game as Anna Russell posted 534.
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Demon freshmen fall to Muscatine in 36 16 defeat
Washington’s 9th graders suffered their first loss of the year, 36 to 16 at Muscatine. Muscatine used a strong passing game to pull ahead, leading 12-0 at halftime and 20-8 after three quarters. Washington rallied briefly with a 68 yard kickoff return by Mike Roth and a two point conversion, but Muscatine sealed the win with two late touchdowns.
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Tom Marie
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Big Reds Face Washington Demons With Injured Lineup
Washington's Demons travel to Centerville for a tough game aimed at slowing the Big Red mascot on horseback after scores. Coach John Davis says his team seeks rest for the horse this week as several key players, including Steve Green with a back injury from last Friday, linger.
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Demons Aim to Challenge Big Reds in Missoula Tilt
Montana high school football preview from Missoula notes Ken Wolfe pushing voter registration totals, injuries to Terry Roth and Ron Mullikin, and Demons preparing to face a Washington club. Coach Davis praises team spirit as Big Reds seek balance on offense and strong line play with Stu Sylvain at quarterback and multiple receivers.
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Jeff Libe
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