Tenace MVP as A's clinch World Series in tight game
Oakland Athletics edge Cincinnati Reds 3-2 in Game seven to claim the title. Gene Tenace, MVP with four homers in the series, drives in two runs before being used as a pinch runner. Dick Williams shuffles pitchers to hold the lead and Rollie Fingers nails down the win.
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Oakland A's return triggers massive airport celebration
Oakland crowds jammed Oakland International Airport to greet the 1972 World Series champion Athletics led by manager Dick Williams and MVP Gene Tenace. Police sealed the airport as more than 1,000 fans surrounded the chartered plane while downtown Oakland prepared for an overnight victory parade.
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Bucks hold off Cavaliers as West stars for Lakers
Milwaukee wins 104 84 without Kareem Abdul Jabbar led by Bob Dandridge 27 and Oscar Robertson 23 as Lucius Allen adds 20. Lakers beat Bulls 104 99 with Jerry West 35 point night and Bulls guard Jerry Sloan ejected. Seattle tops Portland 120 119 in OT. George Allen era note ends with Redskins Cowboys 24 20.
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Weekend NFL Scores and Key Highlights
Scott Ostler reports Falcons top Packers as a dominant showing. David Ray nails a 32 yard FG at the final horn after Muhlmann misses three. Eddie Bell’s 83 yard TD return helps the Jets beat the Colts. Lively week with multiple late scores shaping postseason implications.
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Knudson Captures Kaiser Open in California
George Knudson from Toronto wins the Kaiser International Open at Silverado by three strokes, finishing 17 under par 271 with a final round 70. He earns $30,000 to boost season total, as Bobby Nichols and Hale Irwin chase strong finishes behind him. Nicklaus and Palmer falter in the star-filled field.
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