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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1976

Page

5

Upsets Hit Top College Football Teams Saturday

Upsets spread through the top ranks as No. 1 Nebraska was tied, and No. 4 Alabama, No. 5 Texas, and No. 9 USC fell to surprises. LSU edged Alabama 10-7, Boston College stunned Texas 14-13, and Missouri crushed USC 42-26. Michigan, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Penn State, and Pittsburgh also won decisively in a chaotic opening weekend.

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Major League Standings And Results Summary

National League East leads Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. New York, Chicago, St. Louis, Montreal follow. West tops by Cincinnati and Los Angeles with Houston, San Diego, San Francisco, Atlanta trailing. Saturday results include wins for New York, St. Louis, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and San Francisco. Sunday scores show St. Louis over New York and Philadelphia blanking Chicago. Upcoming games list multiple doubleheaders and night starts with numerous pitching matchups.

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Pirates Hopeful after Expos Win as Phillies Move Ahead

The Pittsburgh Pirates won 6 to 1 over the Montreal Expos for their 15th win in 17 games, closing to four games behind the Philadelphia Phillies in the NL East. The Phillies routed the Chicago Cubs 8 to 0, keeping Pittsburgh's title bid on edge.

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Pirates snap 1-1 tie with rally in sixth inning

Richie Zisk's single and Dave Parker's triple sparked a four-run sixth as the Pirates broke a 1-1 tie and beat the Phillies. Bruce Kison won in six, Kent Tekulve saved for the ninth time as Philadelphia limped along with three wins in 16 games. John Oates drove in two for a Phillies club led by Christenson's six-hitter through seven.

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