Four A's no hitter caps season ending day
Vida Blue and relievers Abbott Lindblad and Fingers combine for a no hitter as the Oakland A's defeat the California Angels 5-1 on the final day. Reggie Jackson belts two homers to seal AL home run title tie with George Scott. Crandall and Quilici fired as Milwaukee and Minnesota end seasons. Other AL NL results noted.
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A s Reds Named Playoff Favorites
Harrah's Reno and Tahoe Racebook named the Oakland Athletics and the Cincinnati Reds as the favorites to win their pennants. Oakland was listed as a 75 favorite to beat the Boston Red Sox for the American League crown while Cincinnati was a 32 favorite over the Pittsburgh Pirates for the National League title. Cincinnati beat Atlanta 9 with Cesar Geronimo driving in the go ahead run in the ninth. Reggie Smith drove in three as St Louis benefited from seven Pittsburgh errors. Seaver pitched for Philadelphia, Skip Lockwood relieved with four perfect innings. Rick Reushel homered for the Cubs, Greg Minton won his first with the Giants, and Cliff Johnson homered to spark a Houston rally past the Dodgers.
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Vilas and Ashe Reach Tennis Final at Cow Palace
In San Francisco Vilas defeated Borowiak 5-7 6-4 6-4 to reach the final while Ashe overwhelmed Masters 6-2 6-2. Ashe, 32, Wimbledon champion, advances to face Kirwan? in Monday night’s $16,000 title match at the $100,000 event. Masters show strong serve but faltered late.
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Bonnett Captures Southern Sportsman 300 Victory
Neil Bonnett 26, protege of Bobby Allison, drove a Camaro to a dominating win in the Southern Sportsman 300 at Atlanta International Raceway. He led early with Billy McGinnis, faced mechanical issues for McGinnis on lap 109, and finished a straightaway ahead of Morgan Shepherd. Brad Teague, Glenn Jarrett, and Dale Burrell followed in the top five. Bonnett earned 10.1 and called it his biggest payday.
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Hill Wins Sahara Invitational Playoff In Las Vegas
Veteran Dave Hill won a sudden death playoff at the Sahara Invitational after Rik Massengale sent his second shot into the water on the first extra hole. Hill birdied the first playoff hole to finish at 270, tied Massengale who shot 69 in the final round and 14 under par. Massengale bogeyed the decisive hole after a shaky final putt, ending his bid for a second title of the season.
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Jane Jones Wins Tuscarora Ladies Championship Flight
Jane Jones captured the championship flight at Tuscarora Country Club on Sunday with Jessie Lewis as runner up and Sis Marshall third. In the first flight Bonnie Currie led, Barbara Lewis second, Amanda Devine third, while Jean Parker led the second flight with Nancy Jones and June Huntley close behind. Juanita White won the third flight followed by Hilda Hundley and Gerline Carlton. The event began in early September with delays pushing the final 18 holes to yesterday.
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BrewersFire Del Crandall and Quilici Fired By Twins
Del Crandall, who steered the Brewers from expansion odds to respectability, is fired as Milwaukee manager with a search for a new skipper to begin within days. Hank Aaron denies talks of managing. Frank Quilici is fired as Minnesota manager after a 47–5 season ending drought, with Calvin Griffith assessing next steps amid weak attendance.
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Sun Beats Hornets 24 17 In WFL Thriller
Southern California uses Anthony Davis to beat the Charlotte Hornets 24 17 as Davis rushes 22 times for 101 yards, catches seven passes for 109 yards, and scores the decisive fourth quarter touchdown. Ernst replaces Haden, but throws two picks and a flop. Davis leads league rushing with 893 yards. Sun improve to 3 4. Jacksonville Express 26 Birmingham Vulcans 18. Hawaii at Shreveport, Memphis at San Antonio.
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