A's Capture 1972 World Series in 7-Game Classic
Oakland rally to a 3 2 win over Cincinnati in the final game as Rollie Fingers and Gene Tenace star closing out the Reds. Dick Williams elates as the A's celebrate at Riverfront Stadium with Tenace delivering key hits and Finley joining the champagne-soaked clubhouse victory.
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West's 35-point burst sinks Bulls in Lakers win
Jerry West poured 23 of his 35 points in the fourth period as the Los Angeles Lakers beat Chicago 104-99. He added nine rebounds and nine assists while Chet Walker and Clifford Ray led Chicago with 22 and 20 points. Bulls were hampered by five technical fouls and ejections of Sloan Motta and Johnson.
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Bullpups Beat Gallia 14 0 as Reserves Shine
Athens reserves shutout Gallipolis 14 to 0 at Butter Field with two fourth quarter TDs. Steve Green scored from the one to start the scoring. Jerry Cunningham added a one yard TD run and a PAT pass to Olsen. Athens improves to 2-0-2 and meets Meigs next Saturday.
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Schwartz Pulls Toledo Ahead With 42 Yard Pass
In a 1972 non-conference win at Dayton, Toledo tailback Joe Schwartz uncorked a 42 yard pass, setting up the Rockets’ winning TD. Schwartz, Toledo’s top scorer last season, returns to tailback as Toledo eyes a fourth straight MAC title while hosting Miami.
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