Orioles Fall Short of a Dynasty in World Series Loss
The Baltimore Orioles saw their hoped for dynasty fade as the Pittsburgh Pirates upset them four games to three in a dramatic World Series. The series featured strong pitching by Bruce Kison and Nelson Briles, key managerial moves by Danny Murtaugh, and a pivotal fourth game turnaround.
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Chiefs Rally Past Steelers in 38-16 Clash
Kansas City overcame an early 9-0 Steelers lead to win 38-16. Len Dawson connected on three TD passes two to Otis Taylor with 51 and 82 yard lofted strikes. Otis Taylor, Elmo Wright and Ed Podolak contributed key scores as Dawson shook off a sore arm with a dominant second quarter.
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Miami's artificial turf melts in the sun
The Miami Orange Bowl surface of Poly-Turf deteriorates in heat causing slips and affecting play. In a 41-3 loss to Miami, Patriots quarterback Jim Plunkett called the field slick. Dolphin players say the field is unplayable and worn after a year of use.
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Williams Named AL Manager of the Year for A's
Dick Williams, 57, of the Oakland Athletics, named AL Manager of the Year by AP after guiding the A's to a 101-60 record and a 16-game Western Division lead. He won 107 votes. Bob Lemon second, Earl Weaver third, followed by Chuck Tanner and Billy Martin. Weaver’s Orioles have won three pennants in a row. Williams praised the voting timing and called the honor wonderful while reflecting on his prior Boston dismissal.
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Big Eight logjam breaks as Sooners, Huskers lead top five
The United Press International top five remains led by Oklahoma and Nebraska after key Big Eight wins. Oklahoma crushed Colorado 45-17, Nebraska routed Kansas 55-0, and the two likely decide the league and national title on Thanksgiving in Norman. Michigan and Alabama hold Nos. 3 and 4, Auburn rises to No.5 after Colorado’s loss as Notre Dame falls to No.7 with Georgia and Penn State also strong.
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