World Series memories from Pee Wee Reese and Dodgers
MILTON NICHMAN recalls Pee Wee Reese reflecting on seven World Series with the Dodgers and Yankees, the 1955 triumph, and the influence of Leo Durocher, Walter Alston, and Jackie Robinson. Reese speaks about iconic moments, team dynamics, and lessons learned from sports and life in Louisville.
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New Orleans Group Seeks Ownership of Oakland A's
A New Orleans investors group aims to buy the Oakland A s for 12 million with A s owner Finley willing to sell. They need about 2 million more for a down payment while Pelicans owner A Ray Smith seeks 250 shares at 90 thousand each and down payments of 16 thousand. officials say a top-level meeting could rally funds and land a big league team in New Orleans. The Pelicans will not return to the Superdome next year and Hyatt Corp shows interest in partial ownership of a New Orleans major league team.
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Coody misjudges sprinkler but leads Texas Open
Arles Coody shot 63 to lead the Texas Open at Oak Hills after a 7 under par performance. He eight birdies included a 40 foot putt but bogeyed No 17 due to misjudging a sprinkler. George Archer birdied six to stand second with 64 as field seeks top 70 after Friday's round.
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Nebraska Victory Predicted Over Iowa State Saturday
Nebraska fans expect a 20 to 10 Husker win at Lincoln as J M Hipp and Rick Berns pace the ground game while the defense holds Iowa State. The Huskers may pass more than in recent games, aiming for a stronger all around performance.
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Frogs, Firing Up, Coach Bites Head Off Frog
Eau Gallie High School football coach Larry Canaday says he used frog biting as a rare motivational stunt in the past. He stopped the days after a recent incident and notes the Commodores have won nine games last year but lost three of four this season.
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Sabre win hinges on Pronovost reunion with French Connection
Buffalo Sabres beat the New York Islanders 3-2 as Marcel Pronovost reunites Ren Robert with Rick Martin and Gil Perreault on the famed line. Robert scored twice on power plays, while Denis Potvin countered for the Islanders. Other NHL results include Atlanta, Boston, Toronto, Detroit, and Philadelphia wins or ties.
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Alabama back in Dixie faces Tennessee after upset win
Alabama's Bear Bryant-led Tide, ranked high, travels to face Tennessee as the Volunteers, coached by Johnny Majors, seek to rebound from a loss to Georgia Tech. Bryant eyed a 10th SEC title while the top 10 slate features Michigan, Texas, Colorado, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Southern Cal, Nebraska and Penn State in key matchups.
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Dodgers Favored In Game Three Of 1977 World Series
STATELINE Nev UPI Harrah's Reno Tahoe Racebook Thursday installed the Los Angeles Dodgers as 10 17 favorites to win the third game of the 1977 World Series.
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Albion, York qualify for state cross country titles
Albion's entire squad earned state berths with a third place in B-4 district at O'Neill, 48 points to Wise, while York won 8-3 district at Seward with 23 points led by Pete Dennis at 12 30.5. Scotus 6th, Lakeview 8th. several runners advanced including Yompson, Triplett, Portenier, Urmer, Rolofson. Scots coach Frank Spencers notes first season without dominant low win loss record but strong returnees.
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