A's Win World Series in Five to Build New Dynasty
Oakland defeats Los Angeles 3-2 in the fifth game as Vida Blue, Rollie Fingers and teammates shut down the Dodgers. Reggie Jackson and Bert Campaneris star on offense while Green makes six double plays to anchor the infield and Fingers earns Series MVP honors.
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Norwalk Gains Seven Straight Wins in Norwalk Willard Preview
Last week's guest predictor Marie Nestor led with a 6 2 mark and correctly forecast Mapleton’s upset of St Paul. This week Dolly Minard, wife of Ron Minard, joins the panel for picks including Norwalk by 14 over Willard and multiple state rivals in the NOL.
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Flyers seek rebound at Western Reserve after Mapleton defeat
St Paul Flyers aim to regain pride after a lopsided loss to Mapleton. Coach Dick Alge says the team will forget the setback and start anew while preparing for Western Reserve at Whitney Field. He notes defensive adjustments and emphasizes resilience and renewed effort to bounce back.
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Flyers Drop Final Golf Match at Perkins
The St. Paul golf team finished the season with a 172 to 180 loss to Perkins at Key's Golf Course. Jerry Didion led with 42, Steve Fries 44, and Theisen and McCran 47s. Perkins medalist Jack Bickley shot 41, with White 42, Lasey 43, and Cole and Schwanger 46. Theisen and Fisher return next year to defend the Firelands Conference title.
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Sullivan New London Stars in Cross Country Close
Herb Gregory of New London led in 10:30 as Black River beat the Wildcats 25 31. Steve Rook was second in 10:41 with Mitch McCohn fourth, Rick Hunter sixth, Ed Ferber and Scott Granneman 11th. The teams race Class A Sectional at Tiffin Hedges Boyer Park Saturday at 10.
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Ed Ferber
Scott Granneman
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