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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1976
Page
11
The 1976 World Series players express frustration after Wednesday's rainout leaves the Reds and Yankees waiting. Dave Concepcion complains about postponement, while Billy Martin notes the team faces a fourth game in a row if play resumes. The start time may shift due to the Carter Ford presidential debate.
The Reds lead 3-0 in the World Series against the Yankees after three straight wins and need one more victory to clinch. Weather forecasts call for low 40s, 20 to 30 mph winds, and partial clouds for Thursday night game.
The Reds push to end the World Series in four as the Yankees seek a dramatic comeback. Cincinnati pitcher Gary Nolan faces Ed Figueroa while Sparky Anderson laments a late finish, insisting his club can be among baseball's greats.
New York Nets reach an in principle sale of Julius Erving to the Philadelphia 76ers. Deputy Commissioner Simon Gourdine notes remaining details and timetable as the deal aims to finalize before the NBA season opens. The trade would make Erving the NBA's highest paid player with a six year 3 million cash plus 600 000 per season contract. The move involves Nets owner Roy Boe and 76ers owner F Eugene Dixon amid salary and roster implications. Earl Lawson of the Cincinnati Post is elected president of the Baseball Writers Association of America for 1977.
John Wathan, a Royals catcher, reflected on his playoff experiences and the Reds and Yankees series. He discussed his season stats, injury-free plans, and hopes to stay in Kansas City while coaching and refereeing basketball in the off season. His family, including wife and unborn child, plans to remain in the area for winter activities.
In Warsaw on Wednesday Poland defeated the U S amateur squad 6 5 in an exhibition. Highlights included Jerzy Rybicki topping Adolph Watts in the top bout and Leszek Kosedowski stopping Lionel Valencia in the 125 pound clash while Jabo Tate halted Andrzej Biepaleki in the third round.
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