Reds win World Series in straight games over Yankees
Sparky Anderson’s Reds clinched the title in a four straight series sweep led by Johnny Bench's two homers and Gary Nolan's pitching. Thurman Munson shined for New York, while Cincinnati fans celebrated a championship mark not seen since 1966.
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Badgers Favored For Big 10 Win
EVANSTON Ill AP Coach John Jardine brings his high powered Wisconsin offense to Dyche Stadium Saturday with the Badgers favored to post their first Big Ten victory of the season over winless Northwestern. Wisconsin ranks high in total offense while Northwestern has lost six straight. Wisconsin quarterback Mike Carroll has thrown 13 interceptions but leads the Big Ten in total offense.
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Gophers Protest NCAA Ruling
The University of Minnesota will seek court action to challenge the NCAA probation on its men’s athletic program. President Magrath plans to respond strongly as officials defend the school’s case and question the NCAA decision affecting hockey and football eligibility and Big Ten participation.
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Braves steamroll Bucks in season opener without McAdoo
Buffalo routs Milwaukee 133-112 as John Shumate scores 23, Ernie DiGregorio 22 and Adrian Dantley 19. Bucks struggle with guard play and defense, while Buffalo controls boards 57-42 under Coach Tate Locke.
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76ers Pay Doctor J Tops NBA Rich List
In Philadelphia Julius Erving signed a six year 3.5 million contract after the 76ers traded 2.5 million to the New York Nets. The deal makes Erving the NBA's highest paid star, surpassing Kareem Abdul Jabbar's earlier earnings. Erving teams with George McGinnis, forming a formidable 76ers front line as training camp opens. The club now counts six players earning over 1 million dollars in combined pay and bonuses.
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City Harriers Run Saturday for sectional titles
Three city cross country teams head to Saturday meets with Central High School aiming at the WIAA sectional in Eau Claire after winning the Wisconsin Rapids regional title. Aquinas competes in the Central Wisconsin Catholic Conference meet in Wausau and Western Wisconsin Tech runs in the WJCAA in Milwaukee. Central's girls volleyball also seeks a sectional title at Madison after capturing their regional championship.
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WSUC title race widens after Oshkosh upset
Wisconsin State University Conference race tightens after UW Oshkosh upset Platteville 23 13. Seven teams remain in contention including Platteville Stevens Point Oshkosh La Crosse River Falls Eau Claire and Whitewater as La Crosse hosts River Falls and Stevens Point visits Stout in key clashes. Coaches note La Crosse’s stingy defense and River Falls potent rushing offense as pivotal factors.
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