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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1976
Page
12
The Cincinnati Reds clinched their second straight World Series title with a 7-2 victory over the New York Yankees, completing a four-game sweep. Sparky Anderson praised the team as a future dynasty while bench heroics and bullpen work sealed the win.
Cincinnati manager Sparky Anderson praised his team after the Reds defeated the New York Yankees 7-2 to clinch their second consecutive World Series title. Johnny Bench delivered a two run homer in the fourth and a three run shot in the ninth, finishing with a .533 series batting average and earning MVP honors. Will McEnaney contributed a key relief outing, while Joe Morgan and George Foster pages produced crucial hits. The Reds, compared to the Dodgers and Yankees of the 1950s, asserted themselves as a premier club, though critics note their overall World Series record remains 2-4 in title showings.
Thurman Munson faced a four game World Series sweep by Cincinnati as Sparky Anderson calmly called him an outstanding hitter who would hit .300 in the Reds league but warned not to embarrass anyone. Munson hit .526 in the series with one RBI and a run scored in his only four games. He lamented the belittling remark and the season’s sting.
Julius Erving known as Dr. J signs a six year 3 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, becoming the highest paid player in pro basketball history. The Nets receive 3 million in the sale, and Erving joins George McGinnis to form a premier front court, with Gene Shue planning to start him against the Spurs.
Silas and attorney Larry Fleisher filed papers with arbitrator Peter Sitz arguing Silas is a free agent due to Celtics noncompliance with the contract. Celtics officials including Jeff Cohen and team owner Irv Levin met with Silas and Fleisher as talks continued at a New York hotel. Silas seeks a raise from $175,000 to about $300,000 per year, with several teams already showing interest.
In the Reds clubhouse Joe Morgan touts the squad’s pace and power as the World Series pressure mounts. Johnny Bench shares a calm, prolific approach while Sparky embraces a dynasty view, praising Howsam’s loyalty and the club’s five championships in seven years. He argues Reds of 1976 would challenge Ruth Cobb and Wagner with Griffey and Concepcion leading the charge.
Mt Anthony junior high football all stars defeated Brattleboro 20 0 with David Long scoring two touchdowns and Chris Main adding one. Pete Porter connected with T J Greene for a two point conversion after MAU broke a 0 0 halftime tie. Brattleboro visits Bennington October 30 at 10 am for MAU rematch.
Mt Anthony freshmen improved to 4-2-2 with a 6-1 victory over Cambridge Central. Jeff Waldrop scored twice and assisted another as David Tilgner, Steven Riddle, Alex Shine, and Harrington added goals. Players Tatro, Philputt, Tilgner, and Waldrop stood out. next games host Wilmington and Berkshire School at Mt Anthony.
Mt Anthony junior varsity soccer wrapped up the year with two victories, topping Drury 4-1 and Cambridge Central 4-1. Rick Houle scored twice against Drury, while John Whitney netted twice against Cambridge, assisted by Don Taylor and Pete Levin. The JVs finished 9-1 with 54 goals for and seven against. Houle led scorers with nine. Coach Rick Haynes led the squad.
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