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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1977

Page

14

Dodgers explode with four homers to even World Series

Dodgers overpower Yankees 6 1 as four homers, three off Catfish Hunter, spark a one game to one tie in the 1977 World Series. Reggie Smith and Ron Cey pace the attack while Dusty Baker and Steve Garvey also homer. Hunter returns from 32 days sidelined with an urological issue.

Dodgers Reggie Smith Ron Cey Steve Garvey Dusty Baker Red Sox Bobby Doerr Vern Stephens Ted Williams Dodger Tom Lasorda Grand Canyon Martin Yankee Hunter Smith Cey Death Valley

Dodgers Wear Down Yankees in World Series Clash

Steve Yeager hit a hanging curve that cleared left field as the Dodgers’ Nos. 8 hitter drove in runs and Reggie Smith belted a three run homer. Smith, with 16 homers, silenced Yankee starter Hunter who logged 29 in the regular season. Hooton pitched nine innings for New York as the Yankees struggled to mount offense with Jackson Chambliss and Nettles each collecting a hit and Mickey Rivers still hitless in 10 at bats.

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Arkansas Favored In Big Weekend Shootout

Arkansas faces Texas and other top programs in a National program preview. The piece highlights Ark as a strong contender, notes former coaches Darrell Royal and Frank Broyles, and previews matchups including Wisconsin Michigan and Notre Dame Army with scores and stakes.

Darrell Texas Arkansas Fayetteville Ark Frank Lou Holtz New York Jets Fred Oregon Southern California USC South Bend Trojans Southern Cal Notre Dame Army East Rutherford N.J Irish Oklahoma Missouri Sooners Red River

Dodgers Should Share World Series Purses With Dr Jobe

The 1977 Dodgers may award a full share of the winners’ purse to Dr. Frank Jobe, the surgeon who rebuilt Tommy John’s elbow. Jobe’s operation in 1974 saved John’s career, turning a feared injury into a championship run with the Dodgers as they face the Yankees in the World Series.

Los Angeles Dodgers Frank Jobe Cincinnati Reds Tommy John Tommy Los Angeles John Jobe Dodgers Montreal Expos Seson Dodger Philadephia New York Yankees Dr. Jobe

Montreal Opens Year With Victory Over North Stars

The Montreal Canadiens beat the Minnesota North Stars 7 to 3 to kick off the NHL season. Guy Lafleur scored twice as Montreal built a late lead, with Pierre Mondou, Doug Risebrough, Pierre Jarry, Doug Jarvis, and Guy Lapointe also contributing. Highlanders and other games followed with Esposito tallying for the Rangers in a 6 3 win over Vancouver. Pronovost and Malone helped the Penguins to a 4 2 win over St Louis. Dionne and Hicke led Los Angeles to a 2 0 shutout over Cleveland.

Associated Press Montreal Canadiens Guy Lafleur Canadiens Minnesota North Stars Minnesota Nick Beverley Montreal Ken Dryden Doug Risebrough Lafleur Pierre Mondou North Stars Pierre Jarry Doug Jarvis Guy Lapointe NHL Roland Eriksson Yvan Cournoyer New York Vancouver Don Murdoch Penguins Blues Jean Pronovost Pittsburgh St. Louis Greg Malone Brian Spencer Garry Unger Rick Bourbonnais Kings Barons Ernie Hicke Marcel Dionne Rogie Vachon Los Angeles Cleveland

Dodgers- Yankees World Series clash ends with fan chaos

Dodgers' 6 1 victory at Yankee Stadium triggers crowd trouble as fans rush the field and throw objects. Reggie Smith suffers a head injury. nine arrested for criminal trespass. ABC cuts away to Commissioner Kuhn amid tense scenes.

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