Jabbar Knocks Benson In Season Opener
Kareem Abdul Jabbar floored Kent Benson with a first quarter punch in the NBA opener. Benson suffered a puffed eye and stitches, while the Bucks won 117 112. Winslow Winters led Milwaukee with 26 points, English and Johnson 21 each. Other openers included Knicks, Bulls, Pistons and Suns wins.
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Alex English
Marques Johnson
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New York
Kansas City
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Kings Vachon shines as Islanders tie nil nil
Rogie Vachon stopped 41 shots for the Los Angeles Kings in a 0-0 tie with the New York Islanders at Nassau Coliseum. Vachon earned his second shutout of the season as Glenn Resch also blanked the Kings, while Vancouver beat Detroit 3-2 in the other NHL game.
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Walt Frazier
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United Press International
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Los Angeles
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Bruins rely on Cashman to spark scoring in opener
Boston Bruins coach Don Cherry plans to use Wayne Cashman on a regular shift and the power play to address scoring woes as the team opens the regular season 0-2-1 and sits last in the Adams Division. Cashman, 33, returns from a three game suspension for a pre season fight and will skate with Jean Ratelle and Bobby Schma ntz.
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UPI
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Bobby Schmantz
Reggies records set in 1977 World Series
Reggie Jackson lofted records in the 1977 World Series including most home runs in a game and in the series, most total bases, and most runs. He tied Babe Ruth’s single game mark for three homers and four runs in the series, while Enos Slaughter’s older totals are also noted.
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New York
UPI
Reggie Jackson
Babe Ruth
St. Louis
St. Louiis
Enos Slaughter
Cashman Returns as Captain Boosts Bruins Prospects
Box scores praise his work in the corners and playmaking for high scorers Phil Esposito and Ken Hodge. The veteran winger, known for feeding top scorers and now captain, helped the team post a 17-2-2 record with his return after a missed stretch.
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Ken Hodge
New York
Cherry
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Celtics Johnson trade dispute ends with picks kept
NBA Commissioner Larry OBrien ruled Johnson be returned to the Rockets while Boston keeps the second round draft picks from the Johnson deal. He found the Celtics erred by not seeing no-cut terms but denied their bid to reclaim the two draft selections.
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Reggie Jackson Dominates World Series To Drive Yankees Title
Reggie Jackson, facing Dodger pitching, hit three homers to tie Babe Ruth's World Series record and power the New York Yankees to the 1977 championship. Martinez Jackson, his father, notes the same kid who once shunned his tailor shop remains driven and humble, proud of his MVP performance and the ring he earned in 1974.
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UPI
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Martinez Jackson
Reggie
Oakland A’s
Yankees
Pop
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Hockey, Basketball and Football Transactions Across Leagues
Buffalo sent goalie Bob Sauve to Hershey of the AHL. Cincinnati signed goalie Michel Dion to a one year contract. Indiana acquired guard John Neumann from Buffalo for future considerations. Chicago acquired guard Glenn Hansen from New Orleans for a fourth round pick next year. Washington signed free agent fullback Eddie Moss.
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