Reds claim World Series title again as Bench stars
Cincinnati completes a four game sweep of the Yankees 7-2. Bench drives in five runs with two homers, earning Series MVP honors as Sparky Anderson predicts a stronger 1977 Reds with Johnny Bench returning and rivals like the Dodgers looming. Nolan gets the win. McEnaney picks up the save.
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Joe Morgan
George Foster
Mickey Rivers
Figueroa
Munson hurt by Sparky’s faint praise after World Series
Thurman Munson voiced embarrassment at Sparky Anderson’s remarks after the Reds swept the Yankees in four games. Anderson’s line belittled him by saying Munson could hit .300 in the NL, while Munson hit .526 in the series and tied a 52 year World Series hits record with four hits in the final game.
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Reds Clinch World Series Sweep Over Yankees
Cincinnati manager Sparky Anderson savors achieving back to back World Series titles as Johnny Bench and Will McEnaney star in a 7-2 clincher. Bench belts a two run homer and a three run shot while McEnaney relieves to seal the victory and preserve a flawless series bullpen.
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Dave Concepcion
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Will McEnaney
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Gary Nolan
Press Box: Nerve Center of Football Game Experience
National Press Box Week piece praises the press box as the game’s nerve center. It details roles from spotters to camera crews and lampoons the intense, opinionated atmosphere with named locals like Cabrillo’s Cool John Gildea and Lompoc’s Gus Peterson.
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Crow’s Nest
John Wayne
Clint Eastwood
Huyck Stadium
Lompoc
Bob Caouette
St. Bernard High
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John’’ Gildea
Dick Wilson
Canas vs Saints: psychological edge weighs game
Tonight Cabrillo Congs meet Santa Maria Saints at Huyck Stadium in a key I league clash. The Congs rebuild after 10 players quit, while the Saints seek rebound after two straight losses as rain and fog set the scene for a pivotal showdown.
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Arroyo Grande
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Ed Knowles
Tim Domingues
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Derek Avillaneza
Derek
Erving Signs with 76ers in Record Contract Deal
Julius Erving known as Dr. J signs a six year 3 million dollar contract with the Philadelphia 76ers after a bidding war with five teams. The Nets sell Erving for 3 million the highest price in pro sports history as the 76ers seek an NBA title with front court stars Erving and George McGinnis in the opener against the San Antonio Spurs.
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Sooner spy watched Cal practice before OU game
Dallas Times-Herald reports Lonnie Williams signed the Texas Stadium log during California's Sept. 14 practice and, per handwriting expert, matched Williams. Williams and three men watched from a private skybox and photographed California’s pass sets before Cal lost to Oklahoma 28 17 four days later. Texas coach Darrell Royal had accused Oklahoma of spying since 1972.
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Pair of Upsets Hit Santa Barbara Tennis Tourney
Unseeded Jeff Borowiak upset second seed Cliff Drysdale 3-6 6-4 6-4 in the Santa Barbara Tennis Patrons Classic opening round. Marty Riessen, also unseeded, defeated No. 3 Vijay Amritraj 6-7 7-6 6-1, with Borowiak using persistent net-attacking play to prevail.
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Cliff Drysdale
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Vijay Amritraj
Borociak
Drysdale
Tonight’s football and weekend sports schedule across region
Tonight features Lompoc at San Luis Obispo and Santa Maria at Cabrillo football games at 8 p.m. Saturday brings Cabrillo and Lompoc to Mt. Sac Invitational for cross country. Cabrillo hosts Ramona water polo at 11. A youth soccer coaching clinic runs at Fillmore School from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday offers a free admission gymkhana at Vandenberg Saddle Club arena starting 10 a.m.
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