A's Repeat As World Champs with Williams Departure
Oakland wins its second straight World Series as Dick Williams resigns to family reasons. Reggie Jackson stars in Game Six and Game Seven, while Charles Finley faces a Kuhn probe over Mike Andrews and team turmoil.
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Rain Soaks Parade Yet Fans Cheer A's World Champions
About 50,000 diehard Oakland fans braved heavy rain to honor the A's after their 5 2 World Series clinch over the Mets. Charlie Finley declared the team staying in Oakland and not for sale as Dick Williams announced his departure. Williams rode in an antique car beside Finley while the crowd cheered banners and green yellow balloons along the route.
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Eight Records Set In 1973 World Series Between A’s Mets
New York AP reports eight individual and 13 team marks were notched in the 1972 World Series between the Oakland A’s and New York Mets with Oakland reliever Darold Knowles earning four. Knowles pitched in all seven games, setting records for games by a pitcher, games at pitcher position, and consecutive games, plus four lifetime saves. Don Hahn and Jerry Grote of the Mets tied two records each, including Hahn's seven at bats in game two and Grote's 71 field chances as catcher. Gene Tenace tied Babe Ruth by drawing 11 walks, while Reggie Jackson and Rusty Staub tied the record with four hits in a game.
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Kemp Extends Lead In State Group AAA Scoring Race
Gerald Kemp of Wakefield widened his margin in the state Group AAA scholastic football scoring race by three touchdowns in the Cardinals 35-14 win over Fairfax, lifting his season total to 100 points on 16 TDs and four extra points.
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North Carolina Jayvees Hold Off Virginia 21 20 Victory
In Charlottesville, NC Jayvees linebacker John Snider deflected a late two point conversion to seal a 21 20 win over Virginia Jayvees. North Carolina led 21 0 at halftime as Stratton ran for a score and Brooks Williams caught a 99 yard TD pass. Virginia mounted a comeback with Larry Mills passing for 226 yards and Berce scoring as they threatened inside the 24 yard line four times.
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N. C. State Game At Clemson Added To TV Schedule
New York AP reports ABC will televise on a regional basis two college football games this Saturday in addition to the USC Notre Dame game seen nationwide. The announcement expands TV coverage for top programs and regional viewers.
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Kinard, Peeples Named ACC Offensive Back of Week
Maryland quarterback Ben Kinard earned ACC offensive back of the week after directing a 97-0 win over Wake Forest in his first varsity start. Clemson guard Ken Peeples shared the honor after Clemson's 24-8 victory over Duke. Kinard ran 12 times for 8 yards and completed 10 of 17 passes for 120 yards.
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Barry Asher Leads Bowling Open With 110-Pin Edge
Barry Asher of Costa Mesa California built a 110 pin lead in the Eastern Open Bowling Tournament after six of eight games on Monday. The 27 year old right hander has won eight PBA titles and has a total pinfall of 7908 since play began Saturday. Dennis Swayda of Phoenix moved up with five wins and 1762 pins while Bob Strampe of Detroit posted the day's best block with 1844 pins.
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Hawks boast top scorers in early NBA action
NEW YORK AP The Atlanta Hawks sit at .500 this season yet feature two top scorers. Lou Hudson leads the NBA with 30 points per game after six games, while Pete Maravich sits third with 28.7 points per game for the Trail Blazers. Also noted are Geoff Petrie and Elmore Smith leading in rebounds for their teams.
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World Series Glace at a Glance
Fragmentary World Series recaps mention New York Giants and Oakland A's with players Lindblad Fosse Parker Grote Knowles and Seaver. Scores and innings are partially legible, including references to pitchers Parker Lindblad and Grote as well as hitters Fingers and Fosse.
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Parsons clinches 1973 NASCAR Winston Cup title
Benny Parsons of Ellerbe NLC finished 2 in the Rockingham finale but won the 1973 Winston Cup grand national driving championship. He earned 7,173.80 points and the $95,000 prize, while Yarborough was third in the race and second in points. Bobby Allison won the Rockingham leg, moving Petty to fourth.
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