Carew Wins AL MVP In Close Upie Balloting
Rod Carew of the Minnesota Twins earned the American League MVP honor with a 273 to 217 vote margin over Al Cowens of Kansas City. Carew, 32, batted .388 to match the era’s high mark since Ted Williams, and becomes the 16th non pennant winner to claim the award. Other first place votes spread among Ken Singleton, Jim Rice, Graig Nettles, Sparky Lyle, Thurman Munson, Reggie Jackson, Carlton Fisk, Larry Hisle, and Carl Yastrzemski.
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Rod Carew Wins Batting Title in Historic Season
Carew edged into the lead with a .411 average into July, then slumped to the .370s before finishing strong. He won the batting title, the Twins star noting joy despite a third place AL West finish and acknowledging peers with standout seasons. Only Cobb Wagner Musial and Hornsby have more batting titles.
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Michigan Ohio State in war for roses showdown at Ann Arbor
UPI reports the Big Ten title and Rose Bowl berth hinge on the Michigan versus Ohio State clash at Ann Arbor. Buckeyes favored 13-10 in a tight, dramatic rivalry with likely close scoring and high stakes for the Rose Bowl representative.
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Islanders and Black Hawks play to 1-1 tie in NHL action
The New York Islanders and Chicago Black Hawks battled to a 1-1 draw as Billy Smith and Tony Esposito each stopped 30 of 31 shots. Mike Bossy opened scoring for the Isles and Ivan Boldirev equalized for Chicago in the third period amid other NHL and WHA results.
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Bowdoin finishes season 4 4 after strong 1977 campaign
Bowdoin College ends 1977 with a 4-4 record under coach Jim Lentz and secures its third straight Colby Bates Bowdoin Conference crown after a 15-14 victory over Colby. Freshman Tom Sciolla led ground gains with 524 yards on 118 carries, while Rip Kinkel gained 343 yards and Jay Pensavalle added 256 rushing yards and 550 passing yards. Rich Newman led receiving with 392 yards on 25 catches. Peter Geannelis averaged 32.5 yards per punt on 41 kicks.
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UVM to Scrimmage at Mt. Anthony Gym
The University of Vermont Catamounts will hold an intra squad scrimmage at Mt Anthony gym on November 22 at 7 30 p m The team will play three such games across the state to boost local support for UVM basketball Fans have awaited head coach Peter Salzbergs recognition of the Mt Anthony program as interest grows
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Pro Hockey and Football Signings Across Leagues
Oscar Zamora chosen as Houston's top free agent draft pick. Detroit trades Durbano and Hanson to Birmingham for Tim Sheehy and Vaclav Nedomansky. Ernie Wakely moved to Houston from Cincinnati for future considerations. St Louis signs Tom Sundberg. Philadelphia inks kicker Ove Johansson on three one year deals. Wade Bosarge signed by New Orleans. Ed Marinaro joins Seattle as running back. Oakland signs Jado Hasanbegovic from Yugoslavia and reaches terms with Eugene Duchateaux and Roman Rosul, both ex Connecticut Bicentennials players.
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Holtz rebuilds Arkansas into an 8 1 grid club
Arkansas coach Lou Holtz, 40, has transformed the 5 5 1 1976 Razorbacks into an 8 1 1977 team ranked seventh nationally after a 26 20 win over Texas A M. He credits improved coaching, hard work, and Adversity as turning points and downplays personal credit while praising assistants and players.
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Top baseball names to attend Boston writers dinner
In Boston, top baseball figures will join writers for the Boston Baseball Writers 39th annual dinner on January 26. More than 800 guests are expected at the Sheraton-Boston Hotel grand ballroom for the event.
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