Reds Aim for third NL title as Nolan faces Candelaria
Cincinnati Reds seek a third National League title this decade against the Pirates in Pittsburgh. Gary Nolan vs John Candelaria headlines a pivotal game with Cincinnati leading 2-0 after dominant wins in Cincinnati. Reds hitters boast a .348 clip and 10 steals as Pirates struggle with a .203 team average and short pitching outings. Bench and Rose voice confidence in a club chasing its first World Series since 1940.
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Staubach Torpedoes Lions at Pontiac Stadium
Dallas Cowboys, led by Roger Staubach, defeated the Detroit Lions 36 to 10 at Pontiac Stadium in a nationally televised game. Staubach’s offense turned a 10-9 Lions lead into a decisive Dallas win as Jethro Pugh anchored a strong Dallas defense. The Cowboys improve to 3-0. Lions fall to 2-1 with Chicago upcoming.
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Ohio State Tops AP Poll After 41 20 Victory Over UCLA
Ohio State surged to No 1 in the AP college football ratings with 47 first place votes and 1 178 of 1 240 points after routing UCLA 41 20. Oklahoma dropped to second behind the Buckeyes following the weekend results.
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Handley Guards End Three Game Slide With Win Over Warren County
Handley defeated Warren County 51-47 to snap a three game skid as Bev Seldon added 12 second half points and Judy Bell provided steadying defense. Seldon and Bell fueled an 11-0 third quarter run while Handley’s bench contributed key steals and rebounding to secure the season high 51 points. Sloane led Handley with 18, while Strother totaled 17 for Warren County as Handley improves to 3-6 ahead of a matchup with George Mason.
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A's gamble hinges on Holtzman as series ties hang
The Oakland A's pin postseason hopes on Ken Holtzman with two days rest to face the Boston Red Sox after losing the first two games. Alvin Dark defends the move choosing Holtzman over Dick Bosman, while Boston plans for the rain and a possible clock to Boston. Sal Bando says the A's can win three straight.
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Clemson Basketball Placed on Three-Year NCAA Probation
The NCAA imposed a three-year probation on Clemson University basketball for about 50 rule violations including illegal recruiting. The action bars postseason play and TV appearances while allowing ACC championship participation. Former coach Tates Locke is referenced as the former head coach amid the findings.
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