Orioles edge Angels 9-8 to take 2-0 playoff lead
Baltimore scored nine in the first three innings then survived a late Angels rally to win 9-8 and take a commanding 2-0 lead in the AL series. Stanhouse worked the ninth to close the jam as Cal again faced attrition with Ryan and Clear sidelined by injuries and arm issues.
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Full Pack fuels Orioles win in ALCS over California
Don Stanhouse hurled in jeopardy to preserve a 9 8 victory as Baltimore beat California to take a 2 0 lead in the American League championship series. Stanhouse walked two and allowed two hits in the ninth while Elrod Hendricks and Earl Weaver voiced confidence in him amid tight moments. Shortstop Kiko Garcia tied a playoff record with nine assists as Mike Flanagan dominated early. See full page 13.
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Tim) Stoddard
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Ken Singleton
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John Lowenstein
Reds Favored to Rally After Two Early Defeats
In Pittsburgh, the Reds face a daunting 2-0 deficit in the best-of-five series against the Pirates at Three Rivers Stadium. Manager John McNamara says comeback is possible despite a .208 team batting average and two extra inning losses. Pirates skipper Chuck Tanner notes three straight wins in Pittsburgh would be needed, while Bert Blyleven starts for Pittsburgh and Mike LaCoss for Cincinnati in a pivotal game three.
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Star Pickers Slip Toward Lead in Week Five Picks
The Star Pickers race tightens as Dagwood Grove and Buckeye Potts struggle in Week Five with Potts two games ahead but fading. Rut h ie Rutherford closes on the lead with a 19 of 25 week, while George Melville White clings to a share of first as Larry Sullivan and Kenny Morrison maintain mixed form. Potts dismisses the challenge, and Grove vows to overtake by season end.
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Handley Osbourn Park clash in Battle of Unbeatens
Handley hosts Osbourn Park in a Northwestern District showdown between two undefeated teams. Osbourn Park coach Bob Bailess warned his squad faces strong personnel, while Handley coach Ron Lindon stressed the significance of the homecoming game and the 4-0 Handley record.
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Jefferson Postponed Home Football Game Tonight
James Wood high school postpones Saturday night game with Jefferson to tomorrow at 8 p.m. due to weather. The Yellow Jackets face a stout Handley defense while Lindon Ha discusses plans to stop Osbourn Park’s varied defenses and grind out ground yardage.
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Steve Rice
Ted Carpenter
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