Mets crown NL champions with win over Braves
The New York Mets defeated the Atlanta Braves 7-4 to win the National League pennant in a seventh year of struggle. Wayne Garrett hit a decisive two run homer in the fifth, lifting the Mets ahead as Las Vegas favored Baltimore to win the World Series. Garrett, tied to a $25,000 December draft, added the clutch blast after limited home run production.
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Ramos Childs Numata In Fifth Round TKO In Tokyo Bout
Long Beach lightweight Mando Ramos scored in the fifth round against Yoshiaki Numata, but later admitted overrating the challenger. The noisy crowd marveled at the turn of events as Numata claimed minor ailments influenced postponements.
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Mets Clinch NL Pennant With Seaver Ryan Celebrations
It’s a triumphant Mets moment as Tom Seaver joins catcher Jerry Grote and Nolan Ryan after clinching the National League pennant on Monday. Wayne Garrett and Ed Kranepool share the joy while Atlanta manager Luman Harris looks on dejected after the final out.
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Oak Tree meeting and harness auto racing schedule
Santa Anita offers horse racing at 1 30 p m while Hollywood Park hosts harness racing at 8 p m Dune Buggy auto racing takes place at Ascot Park starting 8 p m
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Walther Hagen Dies at 76 Father of Pro Golf
Walter Hagen, known as The Haig and a pioneering figure in professional golf, died of cancer at 76. He won five PGA titles, four British Opens, two U.S. Opens, and beat Bobby Jones in a 12-up match. Born December 21, 1892, Hagen rose from caddie to millionaire golfer and left a legacy as a door-opener for the sport. Pallbearers include Arnold Palmer and Ryder Cup figures from Hagen’s era.
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Oak Tree at Santa Anita Opens 20 Day Meeting
Arcadia hosts the inaugural Oak Tree meeting marking a 20 day winter season aimed at showcasing a high level thoroughbred program in the Southland. The experimental meeting begins today with racing at Santa Anita Park.
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Orioles win pennant as Palmer, Blair pace 11-2 rout
The Baltimore Orioles dominated the Minnesota Twins 11-2 to sweep the American League Championship Series. Paul Blair had five hits and five RBIs, Don Buford added four, while Jim Palmer scattered 10 hits for the win. Frank Robinson celebrated with a victory cry after the series clincher.
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Havlicek Spurns ABA to Rejoin Celtics on Three-Year Deal
John Havlicek refused a reported ABA million offer Monday and signed a three-year contract with the Boston Celtics. The former Ohio State star led Boston with 21.6 PPG last season and helped win the 1969 NBA title. Red Auerbach praised the agreement as among the team's best in history. Havlicek said he was delighted with the deal while ABA pursuit was intense.
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Lakers fall to Rockets in exhibition clash
In a disappointing start for the aging Lakers, the San Diego Rockets beat them 132 to 117 in an exhibition game watched by 10,024 at the Forum. Don Kojis Toby Kimball and John Block were hurt, while Elvin Hayes led Houston with 29 points as Jerry West was limited to 25.
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