Sparky Anderson Sees Oakland as Strong World Series Threat
Cincinnati manager Sparky Anderson says he will not predict a series outcome after watching Oakland reach the World Series. He praises Oakland’s balance, noting hitters Reggie Jackson, Joe Rudi, Mike Epstein and Sal Bando, plus pitchers Vida Blue and Ken Holtzman, and outlines rotation plans if Gary Nolan cannot start.
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Epic playoff thriller rivals 1951 Giants Dodgers moment
Historic tense showdown between the Reds and Pirates in Riverfront Stadium ends with a dramatic late game swing. Johnny Bench pens a game tying homer but George Foster scores the winning run as Hal McRae’s bat shows, while Sparky Anderson and staff collapse with relief.
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Reds fall to Pirates as Pete Rose endures quiet dressing room
The Reds lost to the Pirates with tension in the final inning. Pete Rose carried his three year old son on his shoulders and explained the loss to the boy, who seemed overawed by the scene. Rose noted he wanted his son to witness the moment despite the defeat.
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Purple Back At Barnitz faces Tigers in GMC opener
Middletown Middies host Hamilton Taft in GMC action at Barnitz Stadium as the unbeaten Middies seek to extend their 5 game run while Taft sits 1-1 in league play. Frazer aims to extend his consecutive point after touchdown streak, having reached 19 last week.
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Southwestern Ohio Conference carded games aim at Dayton Jefferson
Four games feature Dayton Jefferson pursuit of unbeaten state rival. Carlisle visits Twin Valley South as Valley View goes to Preble Shawnee while Jefferson travels Twin Valley North and National Trail meets Foton. Fort Ancient Valley clashes include Ian Blancheset's Kings at Clifton Massie and Mason at Clifton Massie. Madison hosts Ross in Paper Valley action. Mohawks sit 1-4. Ross is 2-2-1 with one league win.
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A's Clinch AL Title First Since Mack Era
The Oakland Athletics won the American League pennant in 1974, defeating the Detroit Tigers 2 to 1 in five games to advance to the World Series against the Cincinnati Reds. Ken Holtzman and Vida Blue held strong on the mound, Bert Campaneris returns from suspension, and Reggie Jackson may miss time with a pulled hamstring as Oakland celebrates clutch hitting and baserunning that sealed the pennant.
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Colliver Sparks Amanda Victory at Manchester
Quarterback Tim Colliver accounted for all of Amanda Middle School's touchdowns in an 18 to 6 win at Manchester. He threw a 10 yard TD to Terry Brooks and another to Dan Ferrish, plus scored on an eight yard run as Amanda improves to 2-1 while Manchester drops to 0-2.
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Miami and Ohio face MAC clash at Peden Stadium
Miami University and Ohio University meet in a Mid American Conference game at Peden Stadium in Athens. Senior Bobcat Rich Berry ranks high in national total offense and Miami freshman Sherman Smith aims to contribute. Dayton hosts Ball State as homecoming moves east. Cincinnati eyes first win over Wichita State. Xavier prepares for Marshall as homecoming looms.
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Coast Games Time Change for East and West Coast
Baseball fans learn start times for Oakland and Cincinnati games. Commissioner Bowie Kuhn confirms 5 30 Pacific in Oakland and 1 p m local on Channels 2 and 5 in Cincinnati.
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