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Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1973

Page

3

Seaver and Hunter Set for Third World Series Game

Mets ace Tom Seaver and Athletics star Jim Hunter prepare for Tuesdays third game in New York. After two chaotic games in Oakland, each team seeks order as injuries and roster tensions swirl. Staub Hawaii? (Note: ensure names and facts reflect source. trimmed per limit.)

Seaver Hunter Hal Bock Associated Press NEW York (Ap Tom Seaver Jim Catfish” Hunter New York Mets Oakland A Mets A’s Oakland New York Felix Millan Millan Mike Andrews Andrews Dick Williams

Oilers fire Coach Peterson. Gillman takes interim role

Houston General Manager Sid Gillman fired Bill Peterson after a 16 game losing streak and 1-19 start, announcing he would serve as interim coach to steady the team. Owner Bud Adams said Peterson’s contract would be honored. Gillman insisted he did not seek the job but will lead the Oilers to restore respectability.

Michael A. Lutz Houston Houston Oiler Sid Gillman Bill Peterson Oilers Denver Peterson Gillman San Diego Los Angeles Bill Oiler K.S Bud” Adams Gillman’s Adams Los Angeles Rams Houston Oilers

Jackson rebounds with four straight World Series hits

Slugger Reggie Jackson ends a late season sickness and slump as he belts four consecutive hits in Oakland's Sunday World Series loss to the Mets. He recalls the 1972 injury, the tense playoff, and faces Mets fans at Shea Stadium as the series shifts. Including his 32 home runs and 117 RBIs, his return boosts AL hopes.

Eric Prewitt Associated Press NEW York (Ap Reggie Jackson New York Mets Oakland A Mets Oakland Shea Stadium Jackson

Pro Football At A Glance From a0 fa a Dallas

Partial standings and schedule notes listing teams such as New Orleans Minnesota Washington New York Giants Pittsburgh Buffalo Miami Philadelphia Minnesota Baltimore Chicago Cincinnati Los Angeles and Kansas City with game times and venues referenced in a Iive telecast style.

Dallas Orleans Minnesota Missadelphia Washington New York Giants New York Pittsburgh Buffalo Miami Philadelphia Hullimore Detroit New Faghind Cincinnati Los Angeles Kansas

Finley Keeps A's in Oakland Amid Attendance Drop

AP reports Charles Finley will keep the Oakland Athletics in their current home despite continuing attendance declines. The article traces the franchise’s history from Philadelphia to Kansas City and finally Oakland, noting past financial struggles, ownership changes, and recent on-field success including consecutive East Division titles and back-to-back pennants, with the 1972 World Series victory highlighted.

A’s Mack Earl Roy Chicago Charles C. Finley Oakland Finley

Willie Mays Shows Quiet Resolve In World Series Comeback

After 22 years in the majors the Mets star hobbled and risked fatigue yet delivered a key single that tied the World Series with Oakland. Willie Mays fought time and trauma to hust le for victory as reporters marveled at his stubborn drive and enduring legend.

Mets Beef Up Security For World Series Games

The New York Mets will deploy about 1,000 guards, ushers, and city police for the three World Series games this week. Five times the normal security presence will monitor Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday night games to deter rowdy behavior seen in the NL playoff series versus Cincinnati.

Mets NEW York New York Mets Oakland A’s Cincinnati

Csonka Stars Dolphins Rally to Beat Browns 17 9

Larry Csonka ran for 114 yards and two touchdowns as the Miami Dolphins beat the Cleveland Browns 17 9 on a nationally televised Monday night game. Garo Yepremian opened scoring with a 62 yard drive setup field goal, and Don Cockroft added three Browns field goals before Csonka sealed the win with a late TD after a Mike Phipps interception.

Richard Rilotts Associated Press Cleveland Larry Csonka Miami Dolphins Cleveland Browns Browns Dolphins Garo Yepremian Yepremian Don Cockroft Ben Davis Bob Griese Cockroft Csonka Miami Mercury Morris Mike Kolen Mike Phipps

Staub Ready For Game Action After Shoulder Injury

New York Mets slugger Rusty Staub, nursing a sore right shoulder from a playoff collision, took 30 minutes of batting practice at Shea Stadium. He said he is progressing daily and hoped to adjust his swing for the October classic, though he warned he might not be 100 percent. Staub, who debuted in the 70th World Series, remains cautious about re injuring the shoulder and emphasized avoiding drastic moves.

Manny Trillo A’s Mets Trillo Juan Morales Montreal National League Williams Oakland Charles C. Finley Bowie Kuhn Finley Andrews Harry R. Walker Boston Walker Parker Rusty Staub Staub Shea Stadium California A's New York Shea Billy Connors United States Willie Mays Willie Fred Rotilenberg Associated Press NEW York (Ap New York Mets Cincinnati Reds Sheaj Stadium Bill Connors Houston Durham Connors Chicago Rusty

Frosty Anderson To Miss Three Or Four Weeks

Nebraska coach Tom Osborne said end Frosty Anderson will be sidelined for three to four weeks with a shoulder injury from the Missouri game. Sophomore Dave Shamblin will inherit the position as Nebraska searches for a reliable replacement. Osborne criticized the 50-man traveling squad rule as “ridiculous” and noted the Big Eight could absorb football injuries without hardship.

Frosty Anderson Lincoln Neb Missouri Nebraska Tom Osborne Osborne Anderson Dave Shamblin Shamblin

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