Birds Take Commanding 2-0 Lead in World Series
The Orioles pushed to a 2-0 series lead in the 1971 World Series after an 11-3 win over the Pirates in Pittsburgh. Jim Palmer pitched eight innings as Brooks Robinson and Frank Robinson had three hits each, and Baltimore built on momentum from last season while the Pirates regroup for Game 3. Danny Murtaugh’s club faces a tough uphill climb as Baltimore aims for a swift title repeat.
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NBA Season Opens Tonight With Maravich Sidelined
Pistol Pete Maravich will miss the Hawks' first game of the 26th NBA season due to infectious mononucleosis. Herm Gilliam starts in place against the Royals in Cincinnati. Buffalo debuts Hazzard and Elmore Smith as part of a trade for Walt Hazzard and Jerry Chambers.
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Maryland and Clemson Stars Named ACC Defensive Players of the Week
Maryland returner Larry Marshall earned ACC defensive player of the week after a 39 yard punt return and an decisive interception in a 23 13 loss to Syracuse. Clemson linebacker Larry Hefner, 235 pounds, led a stifling defense in a 3 0 win over Duke in Norfolk earning game outstanding honors with 13 tackles five assists and two interceptions defended by strong line play.
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Barber and McDowell at Frye Invitational Golf Tourney
Pro golfer Barber and Indians pitcher Sam McDowell will appear as featured guests at this weekend's Carl TM Frye Invitational Golf Tournament held at Shenandoah Valley Golf Club.
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Oklahoma Rises to No 2 in AP Poll Behind Nebraska
Oklahoma jumps from eighth to second with a 48 27 win over Texas fueling the AP top 25. Nebraska leads with 40 first place votes and 1 056 points while Michigan moves to third and Texas slips to tenth. Alabama climbs to fourth after a 42 0 win over Vanderbilt. Notre Dame and Georgia round out the top ten.
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Allegheny CC Courser Shine in Local Invitational Race
Allegheny Community College won the Allegheny Invitational Cross Country Meet in Butler Pennsylvania marking their 47th straight win over three years. Tim McMullen of Allegheny set a course record with 21 minutes 47.2 seconds. The field included Penn State Berks, Catonsville, Butler, Essex, and Penn State Butler campuses with notable finishes from Kenney Brannon Don Ganse and former Handley runners. Allegheny heads to Hagerstown Junior College next weekend for another meet.
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Redskins rally and sideline leaders spark win over Oilers
Washington players show heart as Sonny Jurgensen cheers and coaches guide Bill Kilmer. A broken arm veteran and a coach driven by effort push a tense game, with Burman and Pettibone fixing snaps on the sidelines and George Allen delivering pep talks after misplays.
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Cowboys Hold On To Beat New York In 196x Clash
Dallas survives 20-13 over the Giants in a turnover plagued game as Landry moves back Duane Thomas and benches Walt Garrison. Staubach connects with Billy Truax for a late first half TD and Morton finds Bullet Bob Hayes for a 48 yard score. Giants threaten late with Tarkenton TD to Clifton McNeil.
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