Bruins suffer disputed goal as they beat Minnesota 4 2
Boston stays unbeaten in 18 games after a disputed goal in the third period provokes anger in the Bruins dressing room. Esposito, Hodge, and Guidolin clash with officials over whether a shot crossed the line or hit the post, while Detroit, Toronto, Atlanta, and Los Angeles win elsewhere in NHL actions.
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Frank St. Marseille
New York Islaners
Yankees Hire Dick Williams as Manager in Bid for Title
The Yankees confirm a three year contract with Dick Williams as manager amid possible legal clashes with Oakland owner Charles Finley over compensation. Finley vows to challenge the move. Detroit’s Ralph Houk shifts teams, and a Boston hearing is planned with Joe Cronin to resolve the dispute. Williams led Oakland to three division titles and two World Series wins.
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Charlie Finley
Bulls edge Bucks in toughest test for Chicago
Chicago beat Milwaukee 97-94 as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar faced a strong challenge from the Bulls. Port land defeated Phoenix 115-108, while San Diego edged Memphis 107-104 and San Antonio beat Virginia 96-94 in ABA action. Gene Gomolka scored 26 for Chicago, Jabbar 23 for Milwaukee.
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Dwight Lamar
Lamar
George Thompson
Cronin May Rule Detroit Gap in Yankee Fray
New York column notes Cronin could rule in favor of the Detroit Tigers over the Yankees regarding ex Yankee manager Ralph Houk and Williams Finley signings. Mentions potential settlement, Bristol possibility, injunctions, and reaction from Dick Williams with Christmas card notes. Princeton crowns Ivy golf and wrestling titles.
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Houk
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UPI
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Wally
New
York
Whlgott
Cronin
Finley
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Americans
Deague
Cronina
Vane
Dave Bristol
Dick Williams
Mets Set NL Pennant Frailty Record in 1970s Slugging
The New York Mets posted an 82-79 season, the lowest winning percentage among pennant winners in major league history, with a team slugging average below .350 while Atlanta led at .427. Individual leaders included Willie Stargell at .646 and Darrell Evans at .556, as Hank Aaron and Bobby Bonds posted notable totals. Ron Hunt again led the league in hit by pitch with 24.
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Darrell Evans
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Evans
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Bobby Bonds
Stargell
Dick Allen
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