Oakland A's Aim For 3rd Straight World Series Win
Oakland poised to take a 3-0 lead in the 1972 World Series at Oakland Coliseum after two straight wins in Cincinnati. Vida Blue and manager Dick Williams boost confidence as John Odom faces Cincinnati with a 2.58 ERA in the postseason. Sparky Anderson hopes Reds keep series alive.
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Finley and Kuhn clash over Oakland pay raises
Oakland owner Charles Finley disputed baseball rules after saying players on the A’s received retroactive salary increases. Commissioner Bowie Kuhn stated the matter was under review and would stay in status quo during the World Series against the Reds.
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The Pack Are Back In Contention Says Green Bay
The Green Bay Packers appear to be returning as a contending NFL team as reports suggest The Pack is Back after a period of doubt. Detroit notes the renewed competitiveness and potential impact on division standings.
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James Wood Girls Fall to Stonewall in Basketball Losses
Stonewall Jackson of Mount Jackson defeated James Wood junior varsity 25 11 and the James Wood varsity 48 37. Kay Davis led Stonewall with 18 and Jill Richards scored six for Wood as Stonewall led 33 25 after three quarters.
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Clarke Sophomores Roll Over Indians
Clarke County sophomores improved to 4-1 with a 49-0 defeat of Berkeley Spring. The game opened 24-0 after one period and a 37-0 halftime lead. Star lineman William Jackson suffered a broken leg in the setback. Coach Bobby Orndorff praised the total team effort and warned against any letdown before the upcoming game with Warren County.
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Miller wins Old Westbury pro member event title
Sharon Miller of Battle Creek Michigan shot 72 to win the fifth annual Old Westbury Golf and Country Club pro member 18 hole event and earned 445 dollars. Sue Roberts of Columbus Ohio finished runner up with 73 and 375 dollars. Mary Mills of Gulfport Mississippi posted 78 on her own ball while her team including Norma Rosenblatt Henry Rothman and Fred Gelberg posted a net 55.
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Packers Rally Past Lions In Last-Second Comeback
In a dramatic upset Green Bay overcame Detroit 18 17 after trailing 17 0. Quarterback Scott Hunter led the charge with the offense featuring MacArthur and John carries as Dan Devine and Tommy Prothro face college to pro coaching myths. Elementary cross country race at Clearbrook Park draws 83 boys and 15 girls with top honors to Nelson Gordon and Nesselrodt.
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Colts Fire Don McCafferty Sparks Coaching Shakeup
Baltimore Colts face upheaval as GM Joe Thomas replaces head coach Don McCafferty with John Sandusky amid a 1-4 start. Bill Curry defends McCafferty as unjustly blamed, noting injuries and key absences, while Marty Domres may see more playing time and Johnny Unitas faces the upheaval.
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