Dodgers dedicate World Series to late coach Gilliam
The Dodgers honor Jim Gilliam as they pursue the World Series against the Yankees. Manager Tom Lasorda and players recall his 26 years with the team and his guidance as they dedicate playoff games to his memory after his death following a stroke.
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Comeback Captivates Yanks From 14-Game Deficit
New York wins the pennant after roaring back from 14 games down on July 20. Lou Piniella leads the celebration as Bob Lemon’s club completes a dramatic rally, tying the Red Sox and finally clinching the East in a season marked by injuries and late surges.
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Owens climbs baseball ladder from Class A to majors
Carlisle born catcher Larry Owen rises through the Braves farm system from Bowling Green State University. He advanced from Class A Greenwood to Class AA Savannah then Class AAA Richmond, catching Jim Bouton and drawing focus from Hank Aaron as he eyes a major league debut.
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Bowling A Baird S Campbell P Whipkey 527
A bowling score shows A Baird delivering for the team with S Campbell and P Whipkey contributing. Final tally reads 527 points as listed in the event summary.
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Chassey Wins U.S. Auto Club Sprint Crown in Queen City
Steve Chassey of Sunland California captured his first USAC sprint car title at Queen City Speedway Westchester Ohio after starting 10th. He overtook leader Sheldon Kinser on lap 23 despite tire trouble and withstood a late charge by Tom Bigelow in the 40 lap feature.
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Ashe advances to Davis Cup final with dominant win in Gothenburg
Arthur Ashe defeated Kjell Johansson 6-2 6-0 7-5 to give the United States an unbeatable 3-1 lead in the Davis Cup semifinal against Sweden. Bjorn Borg beat Vitas Gerulaitis, and the doubles team Smith and Lutz topped Borg and Bengtson to complete the 3-2 Sweden victory overall. Britain awaits in the final. Navratilova wins Phoenix Tennis Classic, 11th title of 1978 with 14,000 first prize. Horton captures Dunlop Masters by one stroke in England. Compton wins USGA Seniors Amateur Championship in Florida.
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Ozark Rehired as Phillies Manager for 54-Year-Old Ozark
Philadelphia Phillies president Ruly Carpenter announced Danny Ozark will be rehired as manager of the NLEast champions. Ozark, 54, completed his sixth season, and his two year contract expired at season's end, per the Philadelphia Inquirer.
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Morgan wins Pacific Club Masters with birdie trio
Dr. Gil Morgan posted 273 to win the Pacific Club Masters at Gotemba near Mr. Fuji. He birdied all three par-5s on the final day to edge Jerry Pate by three strokes, earning $65,000 and a Japanese sports car.
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Stingers end preseason play with 6-4 win over Penguins
Cincinnati Stingers wrap up exhibition play with a 6-4 victory against the Pittsburgh Penguins under new coach Floyd Smith. Robbie Ftorek scored twice in four minutes during a key second period as Cincinnati finishes 2-1-1 and prepares to open the regular season in Edmonton Friday.
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Boxing champion Masashi Kudo to defend WBA title in Osaka
World Boxing Association junior middleweight champ Masashi Kudo of Japan will defend his title against No.7 contender Ho Joo of South Korea on December 13 in Osaka. The 26-year-old Kudo, who won the title from Eddy Gazo by split decision Aug. 9 in Akita, brings a 20-0 record with 11 knockouts.
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Whalers Tie Rangers In Exhibition Thriller
Mark Howe blasted a blistering slapshot to tie the game at 4 4 for the New England Whalers against the New York Rangers in Springfield. Neither side scored in the overtime period as Davidson and Smith prevented additional goals. Howe added his eighth preseason tally, securing the late comeback.
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Hockey Exhibition Results From Sunday Schedule
Hockey exhibitions featured several preseason games. Philadelphia beat Buffalo 2 to 1 while Chicago defeated St Louis 2 to 1. Edmonton WHA won 6 to 4 over Colorado, Winnipeg WHA topped Minnesota 6 to 4, New England WHA and Washington 2 tied 2 . N Y Islanders routed Boston 9 to 3. The results close the preseason slate.
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Badgers loom as Big 10 power
Wisconsin's Ira Matthews scores three touchdowns in a 34-7 Big Ten win over Indiana. Matthews, nicknamed questionable due to a shoulder injury, eyes a conference title amid mixed league results as Michigan and Purdue win while Ohio State ties SMU and other Big Ten teams falter. Coach McClain cautions about schedule strength.
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Cal Hill Returns to Help Browns Top Saints in New Orleans
Cal Hill, back in the NFL after a two week return, helped the Cleveland Browns beat the New Orleans Saints 24 16 in New Orleans. Hill rushed 13 times for 53 yards and caught four passes for 36 yards while Cleo Miller added 93 rushing yards as Cleveland capitalized on Greg Pruitt's injury. Miller scored the Browns' first TD, finishing an eight minute drive with a one yard plunge.
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Scanlon Wins 20,000 Pro Tennis Classic Title
KAANAPALI Hawaii AP Bill Scanlon rose from lucky loser to champion at the Pro Tennis Classic defeating Peter Fleming 6-2 6-0. Scanlon, 21, claimed his first pro title in three years after entering when Bob Lutz withdrew for Davis Cup. He beat Cliff Drysdale Gene Mayer Harold Solomon and John McEnroe en route to the final. Fleming earned 10,000 after a semifinal upset of Raul Ramirez.
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