Cubs Thrill In Wrigley Era After Wrigley Death
Storied owner Phil Knight Wrigley watched from beyond as the Cubs rose to the league’s top. The piece recalls Wrigley’s eccentric leadership, late trades, and the team’s historical misfires while marveling at a modern high ground.
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Chicago Cubs
Phil Wrigley
Cubs
P. K
Mr. Wrigley
New York Mets
Ae Oe
Philip Knight Wrigley
Wrigley
Branch Rickey
Dizzy Dean
Ol’ Diz
Dodgers
Los Angeles
Walter O'Malley
O'Malley
Ft. Worth
Ft. Worthless
Wrigley Field
Alaska
America
Reggie Jackson
Air Force Academy
Red Baron
Steve Canyon
Walton leads Trail Blazers to dramatic NBA title over 76ers
Bill Walton named MVP after 20 points 23 rebounds and eight blocks as Portland tops Philadelphia 109 107 in a tense final. The Blazers rallied from an 0-2 start to clinch the series and celebrate with a downtown parade planned for noon. Julius Erving scored 40 but Portland's defense and late plays sealed the victory.
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Pacific Northwest
Portland Trail Blazers
National Basketball Association
Philadelphia 76Ers
Blazer
Bill Walton
Walton
Blazers
Sixers
Joe Bryant
Maurice Lucas
George McGinnis
McGinnis
Bob Gross
Julius Erving
Lloyd Free
Johnny Davis
Cecil B. DeMille
Philadelphia
Gene Shue
Dave Twardzik Youngly
Lionel Hollins
Gross
Larry Weinberg
Sanderson Wins Rivers Open Bass Tour on Lake D Arbonne
Tommy Sanderson of West Monroe won the Rivers Ford Open Bass Tour on Lake D Arbonne with 29 pounds 15 ounces earning a new Ford Thunderbird and $25,000. Local anglers dominated the top 35 as Northeast Louisiana competitors swept most prizes and improved Elite Fisherman of the Year standings.
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Bob Hammack
Ouachita
Farmerville
Tommy Sanderson
West Monroe
Lake D’arbonne
Sanderson
N. D. Crowell
Northeast Louisiana
Dan Manley
Monroe
Clyde Didier
Baton Rouge
Vilas Wins French Title Over Gottfried in Straight Sets
Guillermo Vilas, the Argentine star, defeated Brian Gottfried 6-0 6-3 6-0 on the Roland Garros center court despite wind and rain. Vilas, now eyeing Wimbledon, said 1978 could be his year and credited manager Tiriac for guiding his rise.
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Au Revoir
England
Wimbledon
Guillermo Vilas
Brian Gottfried
Jimmy Connors
Bjorn Borg
Roscoe Tanner
Vilas
Tiriac
Wayne Peddy Wins Card at Pinehurst Club
Wayne Peddy of Ruston earned the final PGA Tour card at Pinehurst Country Club after rounds 71 73 68 76 71 71 to total 430. He was one of 26 qualifiers, a former NLU golfer, securing the last available spot.
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Rodney Bobick Dies in Minnesota Car Crash
Rodney Bobick a sparring partner of Muhammad Ali died Sunday night when his car collided with a power pole near Bowlus Minnesota. He boxed with his brother Duane a top heavyweight contender and was known as the other Bobick throughout his career.
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Rodney Bobick
Worl
Muhammad Ali
Minnesota
Bobick
Duane
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