A's complete three straight World Series title win
Dodgers fall 3-2 as Oakland clinches the 1974 World Series in five games. Sal Bando and Joe Rudi star with Rudi’s homer sealing the win. Rollie Fingers saves, Hunter nails the final out as Oakland becomes first to win three straight since the Yankees.
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Oakland A's show casual atmosphere fuels wins
In-depth look by Bob McCray argues the Oakland Athletics thrive on a relaxed team culture with no rigid rules. It credits manager Alvin Dark and staff for letting players express themselves while focus remains on performance. The piece discusses publicity, ego, and athletics as entertainment, noting players seek recognition through press and public reaction.
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Reggie Jackson
Alvin Dark
JHS Runners Edge Bears In Prep Meet at Allegheny
Corry junior high cross country edged Union City 23 to 34 in a race held after a Bears invitation. Brent Henderson led in 12:29 for 1.5 miles, with Bruce Babcock third and Mike Shantz fourth as Corry moved to 2-1-1 with three of the top four.
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VC Geer
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Players Dinner Time Set Back At Corry Area High
Beaver club president Dave Upperman announced that the 1974 Corry Area High School players and parents dinner is moved from 4 30 p m to 5 00 p m The meal will be in the CAHS cafeteria Tonight's game with Grove City Eagles is cancelled but the dinner proceeds in honor of the players.
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Sweden Bans 6 Jets Whalers Players for Refusal to Pay
Six Swedish members of the World Hockey Association teams the Winnipeg Jets and New England Whalers are barred for life from playing or coaching in Sweden after refusing to pay their SC Swedish clubs a $15,000 compensation.
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Fingers Named Fingers Named Oakland World Series MVP
Rollie Fingers and his mustache would be perfect as a villain in a 1930s serial. In the 1974 World Series for the Oakland A’s he starred, earning MVP honors by winning one game, saving two, and appearing in all four Oakland wins over the Dodgers. He did not pitch in the Dodgers’ lone victory.
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Bothell Seizes Key Honors By One Pin In Bowlin
Dan Bothell posted a 613 series narrowly edging Ron Harrington by one pin to claim the Bowlin Aire American B League team honors for the evening. Jack Magee reached 604 as the only other 600-plus set, with Carlton Brumagin posting a 255 in Cutting. Lois Hinsdale led the women rollers with a 531 as a bustling night featured multiple scores and local standings.
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Ron Harrington
Jack Magee
Carlton Brumagin
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Corry Narrowly Loses to Franklin at Home in Pickup Clash
Debbie Conner drives during a fast break for the CAHS gas dribblers but is stopped by an opponent. Corry suffers a two point upset defeat last night in Franklin, keeping the score tight and the outcome in doubt.
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Cahs Gas
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Franklin
Corry Girls Upset by Fourth Quarter Disaster
Corry Area High School led Franklin 50 30 after three quarters but collapsed in the final period, outscored 29 7 as Brinker Kollar and Phipps combined for most offense. JV reserves won 29 14 behind Theresa Zaphris and Donna Volpe to raise their record to 6 7.
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Bob Prince Hospitalized in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Pirates broadcaster Bob Prince was listed in satisfactory condition after hospitalization for exhaustion and a heart problem. A St. Clair Hospital spokesman praised his irrepressible spirit, noted he cannot receive flowers or phone calls, and reported he is in the coronary care unit receiving 24 hour care after admission on Wednesday.
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Hurt Jazz Beaten In NBA Debut By The Associated Press
The New Orleans Jazz opened the NBA season with an 89 to 74 loss to the New York Knicks. Pete Maravich led New York with 15 points as injuries hampered the Jazz, while Scott Wedman and Earl Monroe starred for the Knicks in a rebuilding year. Seattle lost to Phoenix 114 97 as Bill Russell took blame for early struggles.
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