A's Bando Delivers Key 7th Inning Homer To Beat Royals
Sal Bando homered in the seventh to lift Oakland 1-0 over Kansas City as Torrez shut out the Royals. The win trims KC’s West lead to 2^1/2 games. Oakland has five games left while Kansas City has four.
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Richard Earns 19th Victory In Three-Hitter
J R Richard pitched a three hitter to a 1-0 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers, raising his record to 19-15 and arguing he deserves a 20th win. Cesar Cedeno reached on a two base error and scored on Bob Watson's RBI single for Houston's lone run. Steve Garvey moved within two hits of 200 for the third straight year. Burt Hooton took the loss.
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Ali weighs retirement as Norton vows own victory sighs
Muhammad Ali, winner and still heavyweight champion, contemplates retirement or a final bout with George Foreman. Don King pushes for an All Foreman rematch with potential $10 million purse and international promotion while Ken Norton disputes the decision and calls the bout a robbery.
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Tackle Wins MAC Offensive Player of the Week
Ball State tackle Tim Young, a Chicago native, becomes the MAC weekly offensive award winner the first lineman to earn the honor. He credits team play and his 90 percent blocking grade as key to the success. Toledo’s Aaron Bibins earned Defensive Player of the Week after tallying 29 tackles in a 27 14 loss to Ball State.
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Orioles give Earl Weaver pay raise and rehire for 1977
Orioles confirm Earl Weaver will return as manager for the 1977 season with a raise and potential multi year security. Weaver discusses an overwhelming offer and deferred payment clause while the team posts an 88 70 record to finish second in the AL East. Weaver has 812 wins 547 losses for a 597 winning percentage in his Orioles era.
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