Reds Back in Front as A's Edge Reds in Tight Series game
In Cincinnati 53,224 saw Oakland edge Cincinnati 2-1 to move two games ahead in the World Series. Joe Rudi’s third inning homer and a leaping catch off Denis Menke by Rudi defined the game as pitchers dominated. Rollie Fingers finished after Catfish Hunter left early. The Reds could not capitalize on scoring threats and must regroup in a 5:30 p.m. local start.
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Bengals Rise To Maturity In Key AFC Clash
Cincinnati's 23 16 comeback win over Kansas City solidifies their status as contenders. Quarterback Ken Anderson threw two touchdowns, while Mike Reid and Essex Johnson starred on defense and offense respectively. Reid notched four key tackles and caused several sacks, earning his first game ball.
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Manager Williams Rates World Series Catch Among Best
A's manager Dick Williams praised a World Series catch as among the greats, likening it to famous plays by Al Gionfriddo and Willie Mays and calling it his favorite of the series.
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Reds suffer seventh straight setback in World Series in Cincinnati
Reds’ World Series bid in Cincinnati deepens as they drop two straight at home to Oakland after losses to Baltimore. Sparky Anderson notes no team has recovered from 0-2 home deficits. Gene Tenace claims extra $5,000 from Oakland owner Charley Finley for two early homers.
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Anderson questions Reds Pirates playoff drama
Anderson dismisses claims of a hard playoff series between the Reds and Pirates saying the A's faced a tougher five game playoff with the Tigers and notes athletes overlook prior tests as they move to the next assignment.
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Blue May Stay In Bullpen For Series
Oakland manager Dick Williams says Vida Blue will not start Wednesday and may remain in the bullpen. Blue has agreed to the move and warmed up in the late innings, happy to follow his manager and staff. Williams credited reporters for suggesting the bullpen plan and cited praise from Pete Rose and Johnny Bench.
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Tolan critiques umpiring after mixed adjustments
Bobby Tolan noted difficulty hitting late as an American League umpire worked behind the plate. He said high pitches were called strikes, forcing swings, and that his league struggled to adjust to NL umpiring compared with the A's on Saturday.
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Jackie Robinson Honored Before Yesterday’s Game Ceremony
Baseball legend Jackie Robinson, the first Black major leaguer, was celebrated before the game with family and former Dodgers teammates Pee Wee Reese and Joe Black, plus Larry Doby, the first Black AL player. Commissioner Bowie Kuhn presented a plaque and Robinson threw the first ball as Red Barber MC’d the ceremonies.
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Starters named for A's and Reds in opening lineup
The Oakland A's will start Blue Moon Odom and Houston Billingham for the Reds. Odom posted a 154 record this year while Billingham was 12-12.
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Catfish Hunter recalls near-fatal hunt before World Series win
Oakland pitcher Catfish Hunter, recounting a 1963 hunting accident that cost him part of a toe, describes his return to form to lead the A’s past the Reds in the World Series clincher. He reflects on the injury, recovery, and his nickname origin while noting his rise from Bear Swamp to stardom.
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Bengals Upset Chiefs On Two Key Plays In AFC West Clash
Tommy Casanova intercepted a Dawson pass and returned it 33 yards to the Chiefs 27, setting up a Cincinnati lead that stood after a seven play drive. Dawson later connected with Otis Taylor for a 14 yard TD as Kansas City fell to second in the division.
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