Calm Virdon earns AP Manager of the Year for Astros
Houston manager Bill Virdon is named National League Manager of the Year after guiding the Astros to their first division title in 19 years. The team nearly blew the division, force a one game playoff and then pushed the Phillies to a five game NLCS, with Virdon praising his players in a low key style.
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Bench Seeks New Position as Reds Face Trade Talk
Johnny Bench, after 13 years as catcher, asks to move to another position or be traded. Reds president Dick Wagner notes the club hopes to keep him. Bench plans a 2 PM news conference to state his preference. The vote for National League Manager of the Year honors Ned Virdon, who earned a wide margin over Dallas Green.
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Detroit at Montreal Montreal at Toronto Buffalo at Winnipeg
A score update shows Detroit facing Montreal, and Montreal meeting Toronto, with Buffalo set against Winnipeg, while Los Angeles hosts Winnipeg in later action. The scoreboard lists matchups and venue pairs across the day.
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Memories of '76 Bother Carlen
South Carolina coach Jim Carlen compares Clemson to 1976, noting young players, turnovers and injuries. He cites Homer Jordan’s progression, Perry Tuttle as top receiver, and Clemson’s strong defense led by Steve Durham and Jeff Davis. Carolina faces injury questions ahead of the rivalry.
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Pacers Hold Free Throw Marathon at USC Aiken
USC Aiken men's basketball team will host a free throw shooting marathon at the Student Activities Center on Saturday at 8. Players and cheerleaders will seek pledges this week, with each squad member attempting 1 000 free throws. Proceeds fund the team's trip to Quincy Ill on Dec 26 for the Quincy Invitational Tournament.
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Highland Park Couples Tie In Monthly Golf Tournament
The Highland Park Country Club Women’s Golf Association held its monthly couples event on Sunday. The winning foursome consisted of Donna Petersen, Stu Petersen, Helen Davis and Curtis Davis. Libby Kight, Joe Thompson, Phyllis Carlisle and Mitch Carlisle tied for second with Marion Acton, Charlie Acton, Theresa Huffman and Paul Huffman. The association will host the Central Savannah River Area round robin on Friday with a 10 a.m. shotgun start.
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