Yankees Clinch World Series Remain Champs Again
The New York Yankees beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 7 2 in Game Six to win the World Series, completing a remarkable comeback after trailing 2 0 in the series. Bucky Dent and Doyle sparked a rally, Reggie Jackson provided power, and Catfish Hunter pitched strong as New York earned back to back titles.
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Islanders top Canadiens 3-1 in tough win
Islanders edge Montreal 3-1 as Tonelli Trottier and Potvin score. Arbour praises hard work as Islanders snap winless start while Canadiens drop to 3-1-0. Other NHL results include Atlanta 8 Colorado 2 and St Louis 8 Vancouver 6. WHA notes New England 2 Edmonton 1 and Quebec 5 Cincinnati 5.
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Records set in Series in 1978 World Series
Records for six game series established or tied during the 1978 World Series. Most hits by one club 68 by New York, 68 combined hits with Los Angeles 52. most singles by one team 57 by New York. highest team average .306 by New York. most at bats 222 by New York. players with hits in each game include White, Jackson, Piniella, Dent, Russell. most players used 24 by New York and 23 by Los Angeles. most Series games won 107 for New York. most Series won 22 for New York.
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MVK Dunks Saunemin In Three Volleyball Sets
MVK girls volleyball beat Saunemin in three games on Tuesday led by Melissa Garland and Kathy Walker with 14 points each. MVK won 20-10, 18-20, 20-18 while Rita Sancken scored 18 for Saunemin. Jayvees won 20-5 and 20-17 with Jenny Poppleton 12 and Johnny Franklin 9. Sannemin’s Sheila Fox had 13. Varsity at 6-1 and jayvees 7-0, next host Odell Friday.
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Minooka Volleyball Teams Even Record After Hinckley Big Rock
Minooka varsity and frosh soph squads split non conference matches with Hinckley Big Rock. Varsity won 20-6 and 20-4 led by Janine Boggs 11 points Brenda Steffes 10 Becky Schaller 7. Frosh soph won 15-10 and 15-11 with Jody Bereglin seven Mary Fillipitch and Kathy Clennon six each. Minooka travels to Lemont Thursday.
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Thompson sparks Blazers past Kings in Walton absence
Mychal Thompson scored 37 points with 13 rebounds to lift Portland to a 115-112 win over the Kansas City Kings. Portland played without Bill Walton and with several injuries including Maurice Lucas, Bob Gross, Lionel Hollins, and Dave Twardzik.
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MVK runners drop to Woodland in double dual meet
MVK outhustles Odell but loses to Woodland 34-23 and Hall 50-15 on Woodland three mile course. Hall’s Mike Mirony won in 16 38 while MVK’s top finisher Mark Radosky placed 10th in 18 35. Crane noted DeGrush cut time by over three minutes. MVK seeks Gardner South Wilmington meet Friday against Panthers and Reed-Custer.
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