Tiant Shuts Reds In A Houdini-Like World Series Comeback
Luis Tiant labored through a tense Riverfront Stadium start to beat Cincinnati 5-4 and even the World Series at 2-2. TheBoston ace overcame a shaky outing and an early Reds surge to pull Boston into a deadlock, while Darrell Johnson praised Tiant’s resilience and pushed Reggie Cleveland to the mound in Game 5.
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Tiant Delivers Long Climb To Win Game For Red Sox
Tiant pitched 9 innings allowing 5 hits and 2 runs as Boston holds on for a 5 4 win over Cincinnati in a dramatic World Series game. Griffey and Bench provided early offense for the Reds while Evans Yastrzemski Burleson fueled a fourth inning rally that put Boston ahead. The victory forces a sixth game in Boston with the series tied and the Red Sox seeking momentum.
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Two Pitchers Seek Free Agency After Renewal Clause
In New York, Andy Messersmith of the Dodgers and Dave McNally of the Expos file a grievance with the MLBPA to become free agents after their contracts were renewed unilaterally for 1975. The case hinges on renewal language rather than a contract violation, with Marvin Miller stating no agreement remains after the year.
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Frazier Signs Five Year Knicks Contract Near Two Million
Walt Frazier of the New York Knicks signs a five year NBA deal for just under two million dollars totaling roughly 350 000 to 400 000 per year. He says the financial security helps and expects to play at least five more seasons. He notes the contract could raise his profile and attract more opposition as a higher paid player.
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Wilt Chamberlain to discuss Knicks contract in Encino chat
Wilt Chamberlain and Knicks President Michael Burke will meet Friday in Encino to discuss a return to the NBA. Goldberg said Wilt seeks freedom to choose, and Burke will travel to negotiate. O'Brien expects Knicks Lakers dispute to be resolved as Chamberlain contemplates options.
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Webster Top Cash Winner Leads Million Dollar season
Ben Webster tops six others as North American racing’s top money winner with 1 862 891 dollars from 221 victories. Competing closely are William Gilmour 1 652 571 and Carmine Abbatiello 1 561 157 as the USTA notes a record season total.
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Rotation Based World Series Umpires Draw Fire
Critics question a rotation system that assigns World Series umpires from all MLB crews regardless of experience. The argument centers on a key Armbrister Fisk collision influencing who is champion while Boston fans rail at calls. Umpires’ union and baseball owners defend the rotation as ensuring impartiality and broad participation regardless of individual skill.
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Baseball Urges Umpire Quality After Series Call
The article discusses the Armbrister Fisk collision in Cincinnati and the ensuing debate over Larry Barnett's call. It notes baseball's claim that the call was a judgment and correct, while critics argue it affected the World Series outcome and questions whether top umpires were used to ensure player and manager decisions determined results.
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