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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1977

Page

11

Dodgers Tie series in NLCS with Dusty Baker grand slam

Los Angeles beat Philadelphia 7 1 to even the National League championship series at one game each. Dusty Baker hit a grand slam offJim Lonborg after a Lonborg curve ball hung. The series heads to Philadelphia with Burt Hooton facing Larry Christenson Friday.

LOS Angeles Los Angeles Dodgers Philadelphia Phillies Jim Lonborg Dodgers Dusty Baker Baker Don Sutton Philadelphia Burt Hooton Larry Christenson Phillies Lonborg Dodger Danny Garvey Atlanta Brave

Royals Beat Yankees 7 2 as Gullett Injured

Kansas City improves to 14 games ahead in the AL playoffs with a 7 2 win over New York. Don Gullett leaves with a shoulder injury. Thurman Munson homers for the Yankees. Hal McRae and Freddie Patek spark the Royals with early runs and power from Al Cowens.

NEW York Kansas City Royals Royals New York Yankees Yankees Don Gullett Billy Martin Freddie Patek Hal McRae McRae Little Patek Gullet John Mayberry Dick Tidrow al Cowens Patek Thurman Munson Yanks Kansas City Whitey Herzog

Royals Manager Says Yankee Fans Crazy

Whitey Herzog described Yankee Stadium crowds as dangerous and crazy as the Royals prepared for the AL Championship series. He recalled missiles from the stands and signs targeting George Brett, citing past fan hostility and a July rainout that angered Kansas City.

Royals Yankee Will Grimsley Whitey Herzog Yankee Stadium Kansas City Royals Brett George Brett Herzog Yankees Billy Martin Ken Martin Fort Leonard Wood Billy Camp Carson Colo Denver Ralph Houk Don Larsen Ralph Terry Casey Stengel Kansas City

Cowens Leads Royals In Strong Playoff Push

Roy als star Dick Cowens moved into cleanup spot with 23 homers in 606 at bats, up from three homers last year, and Robyn Splittorff went 16 6 as a starter. He praised his confidence and aggressive mentality while Reggie Jackson and Graig Nettles faced Splittorff in a tense Yankee showdown.

Midwest Cowens Mayberry Mickey Rivers Royals Paul Splittorff Doug Bird Splittorff Yankees Reggie Jackson Graig Nettles Splittorff Nettles Jackson Ron Guidry Yanks Andy Hassler Andy Herzog Guidry

Browns QB Sipe Poised for Raiders Game Amid Warfield Injury

Cleveland quarterback Brian Sipe appears ready for the Oakland Raiders game after throwing in practice and reporting normal velocity despite a bruised right shoulder. Wide receiver Paul Warfield is doubtful with a sprained ankle after a hamstring issue. Cleveland also waived Eddie Payton and claimed Art Moore off waivers from New England to bolster the roster.

Berea Ohio Cleveland Browns Brian Sipe Oakland Raiders Paul Warfield Sipe Pittsburgh Dave Mays Raiders Warfield Browns Eddie Payton Chicago Bears Walter Payton Payton Jackson State Cleveland Art Moore New England Patriots Moore University of Tulsa San Francisco 49Ers Patriots

Borbon Denies Attack Charge In Cincinnati Disco Scene

Pedro Borbon Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher denies attacking two men after a downtown discotheque invitation to dance He was arrested at Cincinnati Airport charged with aggravated assault released on own recognizance pending a Hamilton County hearing set for 9 a m Friday Marshall Riddle of Avondale filed the charges

Cincinnati (Ap Pedro Borbon Cincinnati Reds Associated Press Greater Cincinnati Hamilton County Marshall Riddle Avondale

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