Yankees Draw First Blood in Series Opener 77– Dodgers 43
New York tops Los Angeles 4 3 in 12 innings for the Yankees 100th World Series win. Don Gullett and Sparky Lyle shut down the Dodgers while Paul Blair Willie Randolph and Thurman Munson fueled the rally. Randolph belts two extra base hits including a 12th inning run scoring single.
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Yankee Bullpen and Gullett Hold Off Dodgers in Game One
Lefty Don Gullett hurled 13 innings as the Yankees clung to a 3-2 lead over the Dodgers in the World Series opener. The bullpen was summoned as the crowd roared and pressure mounted in a tense stretch run at Yankee Stadium.
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Sparky Etches Win For Yankees In 12th Inning Thriller
In a packed stadium, Sparky Lyle leads New York to a 12th inning 3 2 victory over the Dodgers. Lyle fans 11 in a row after a tense 1st game with Dusty Baker, Rafael Landestoy, and Lee Lacy contributing the key hits. Eastern Michigan quarterback Steve Raklovits and Miami defensive tackle Mike Rosenberger earn MAC Football Players of the Week honors after a 31 14 win over Ohio.
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Trail Blazers facing daunting task to repeat as champions
The Portland Trail Blazers aim to repeat as NBA champions but face a tough road with questions about Bill Walton health. Laker additions raise the challenge from Los Angeles, Phoenix, Golden State, and Seattle shaping the Western Conference. The roster resilience hinges on Walton and the supporting cast including Maurice Lucas, Lionel Hollins, Dave Twardzik, and Bob Gross.
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Athens Soccer Club extends perfect run with 5-1 win
Athens improved to 42-1 by routing Lancaster 5-1 on Tuesday. Mikhail Ergood and Joel Ergood each scored twice, Eric Neason added a goal, while Mikhail Ergood and Dave McComb each added two assists. Previously Athens beat Delaware 63 last Saturday as Mikhail scored four and McComb two.
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Elks Golf Champs crown Talbert at Elm Course
Tom Talbert of The Plains shot 76 to win the 1977 Athens Elks club championship with Randy Guthrie and Bob McIntosh close behind at 80. Gene McDonald captured the Calaway trophy with a net 71 as Guthrie and McIntosh shared the Elks two man title.
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NHL Opens New Season With Same Problems
The 1977-78 NHL season begins with Montreal Canadiens aiming for a third straight title as they host the Minnesota North Stars. New coaches debut across several teams as the league adopts a new playoff format with top two teams in each division plus wild cards.
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