Fisk's homer shocks Reds in Game Six comeback win
Boston beats Cincinnati 7 6 to force a deciding game as Carlton Fisk hits a dramatic homer in the bottom of the twelfth after Bernie Carbo's pinch hit three run homer tied it in the eighth. Dwight Evans made a game saving catch to deny Joe Morgan.
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Red Sox Fans Celebrate World Series Win at Fenway
Thousands of Boston supporters celebrate after a 74 win over the Cincinnati Reds in game six. Traffic blocks in Kenmore Square as crowds cheer horns sound and poles are climbed. Carlton Fisk’s family and friends in Charlestown ring church bells for Fisk’s 12th inning winning run.
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Fisk's World Series homer seals Red Sox win in 12th
Carlton Fisk belted a 12th inning home run off Pat Darcy to lift Boston 7 6 over Cincinnati. Johnny Bench called it the perfect moment for a ballplayer while Fisk admitted he expected to connect. The dramatic drive tied the series at three games each and left teammates and fans in awe.
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Lakers place veteran Happy Hairston on waivers
INGLEWOOD UP I The Los Angeles Lakers put forward Happy Hairston on waivers. The 33 year old veteran averaged 14.8 points and 10.3 rebounds over an 11 year career with Cincinnati Detroit and Los Angeles.
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Labor trouble at 1976 Olympic sites in Montreal continues
Workmen at the Montreal Olympic project extend a strike to protest identity card procedures that blacklist about 300 workers. Union leaders demand abolition of the cards and disclosure of reasons for worker dismissals, as city officials weigh shifting to three shifts to meet deadlines.
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Pan Am Games US seeks basketball and baseball gold
The United States aims for gold in Pan American Games basketball and baseball after strong showings in swimming and wrestling. A U.S. win over Cuba would earn a spot in the baseball gold medal match with Mexico, while the team eyes a broader tally as 15 of 23 golds awarded Tuesday went to the United States. Cuba trails with 37.
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Lompoc Runners Return to Top Ten in CIF Poll
CIF Southern Section rankings show Lompoc cross country sliding into 10th after defeating San Luis Obispo and taking top spots in the Hancock Invitational. Santa Maria rises to 13th in football after a 33 32 win over Cabrillo, while San Luis is 9th in football. Other 3A football leaders include Santa Ana Valley and Burroughs.
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Ask the Fan: Which Sports Idol Should Your Child Admire
Readers share views on selecting a sports hero for their children. Experts weigh character, resilience, and community impact beyond on field success. The piece surveys fans across ages about role models in athletics.
Thursday Sports Schedule Highlights Local Volleyball Tennis and Water Polo
Tonight’s action features Lompoc at San Luis Obispo in volleyball and at Cabrillo in water polo. Cabrillo hosts Santa Ynez in volleyball while Lompoc visits Righetti and Santa Maria travels to Cabrillo for tennis, all around 3 to 7:30 p.m.
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Giants deny rumor of sale by team officials
San Francisco Giants officials deny an impending sale rumor saying there is no substance to it. Team vice president Charles Rupert reiterates the franchise remains not for sale.
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City to Host Monday Volleyball Night at Lompoc Junior High
Beginning next Monday the Lompoc Junior High gym opens Monday evenings for volleyball for ages 18 and older. Hours run 7 to 9 p.m. Teams chosen at random weekly, welcoming all skill levels from beginners to experts. For details call the city Parks and Recreation Office at 736-6515.
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