A's Win World Series Clinch Sixth Title Triumph
Oakland defeats New York 5-2 in Game Seven to claim the 1975 World Series as Reggie Jackson hits a two run homer and Sal Bando lauds the team. Finley faces internal strife and Jackson faced a life threatening letter while FBI protection stood watch. Manager Dick Williams announces retirement after the win.
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Chanute Harriers qualify for 4A state cross country meet
Chanute High School earned a state meet berth by finishing fourth at the Wich ita Regional, joining 11 other 4A teams in Salina. Senior Jay Wright led the Comets in seventh with 10 34 as Kevin Gormley stepped up in his regional debut, with others fraying through illness and injuries.
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Williams Leaves A's For Yankees Manager Job
Dick Williams quit as Oakland manager and said he would love to manage the New York Yankees. He noted no talks with the Yankees and no contact from them. The Yankees seek a strong leader after Ralph Houk’s departure as Mets rise as a rival. Williams has led three teams to the World Series, including Boston in 1967.
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Fort Scott Greyhounds Rout Dodge City 61 23 in Jayhawk clash
Fort Scott Hochman led the Greyhounds to a 61 23 victory over Dodge City after a 17 14 halftime deficit. The win keeps Fort Scott atop the Jayhawk Conference standings as Coffeyville extends a 35 game conference skid. Cowley County topped Coffeyville 25 20 and Hutchinson moved into a share of second with Pratt.
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Comet Linemen Propel Drive to Second Place in League
The Comets push to 5-2 overall and 6-1 league as interior lines dominate Parsons. Offense gains 235 rushing yards while defense holds Parsons to 90. Marty Domres earns first start and Baltimore TD pass with a 1-yard score. Jim O Brien adds two field goals for Detroit and George Hunt blocks three Colts attempts.
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Ball Beats Heard In Wills Masters Golf Tourney
Australian Ted Ball fired 72 and 68 to win by two strokes over American Jerry Heard at the Wills Masters in Melbourne.
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Sooners and LSU Highlight A Weekend Of Upsets
A normal weekend featured a court subpoena for Colorado coach Eddie Crowder amid Oklahoma’s 34-7 win over Colorado. LSU rallied past Kentucky 28-21 after a prankish UFO incident. Ohio State, Alabama, Michigan and others dominated their games in a chaotic slate of late-season college football action.
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Bengals edge Chiefs 14 6 in defensive NFL win
Cincinnati halts Kansas City 14 6 as Ron Carpenter anchors a fierce Bengals rush with three sacks on Len Dawson. Bob Trumpy and Isaac Curtis combine on a key second quarter touchdown for a 7 3 halftime lead.
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Pro Football Sunday Scores and Manila Open Tennis Result
National NFL games featured the Bengals losing to the Chiefs 7-6 as Ken Riley led a fourth quarter stand and Boobie Clark capped a key drive. In Manila Australia’s Ross Case captured the Manila Open with a 6 1 60 victory over Geoff Masters. Chris Evert won a $110000 women’s tennis title by defeating Nancy Richey Gunter 6-3 6-3 in Boca Raton.
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Emporia State pulls 15 9 win to stay unbeaten in GPAC
Emporia State remains unbeaten in the Great Plains Athletic Conference after a 15 to 9 victory over Fort Hays State. Friends University and St Mary of the Plains lead the Kansas Conference at 5-0, with St Mary beating Kansas Wesleyan 48 to 7 and Friends edging Sterling 35 to 34. Bethel blanked Tabor 16 to 0 and McPherson beat Southwestern 17 to 14.
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