A’s Grab 2 0 Lead in 1972 World Series at Oakland
Oakland tops Cincinnati 2 1 to move two games up as Jim Hunter drives in a run and Joe Rudi belts a solo homer. The Reds rally in the ninth but Tony Perez and Denis Menke fail to tie it as Vida Blue shuts the door in relief. Sparky Anderson hails hope while Dick Williams enjoys a commanding series edge.
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Ken Rappoport
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Cincinnati Reds
Gene Tenace
Vida Blue
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Sparky Anderson
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Joe Rudi
Ross Grimsley
Tony Perez
Denis Menke
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Mike Hogan
Cesar Geronimo
Willie Mays
Vic. Wertz
Lee Oakland
Dennis Menke
Morrall Rescues Injured Dolphins in Week's Key Upset
Dolphins' backup Earl Morrall threw two touchdown passes as Griese suffered a fractured leg and dislocated ankle. Morrall led Miami to a 24-10 win over the Chargers while Griese exited on a stretcher.
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Associated Press
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Hunter Recalls Early Accident In World Series Return
Oakland pitcher Catfish Hunter recalls the 1963 shotgun accident that nearly ended his career as he led the A’s to a 2-0 World Series lead by beating the Cincinnati Reds 2-1. The right hander, nicknamed Catfish after a boyhood catfish fishing trip, rose from a hospital bed to stardom in baseball.
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Catfish’’ Hunter
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Blunt Jordan lauds LSU after 35 7 win over Auburn
Auburn coach Ralph Shug Jordan lamented LSU dominance as Bert Jones shredded the defense. LSU coach Charles McClendon celebrated becoming the school’s winningest coach with a victory over a strong opponent. Multiple comments followed from Georgia, Ole Miss, Vanderbilt, Florida, Miami, Tulane and Tulane officials.
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Miami Fifth-Down Drama Sparks Uncertain Victory
College football roundup details Miami win over Tulane on a controversial fifth down after a sequence of penalties and incomplete plays. It notes USC, Oklahoma, Alabama, Ohio State, Michigan, Nebraska, Notre Dame, and LSU won, with notable performances across the top teams and key scorers.
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Herschel Nissenson
Associated Press
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