Reds Claim Back-To-Back World Titles In Sweep Of Yankees
Sparky Anderson hails Cincinnati as the era of a dynasty after a 7-2 clinching win. Johnny Bench drives in five with two homers as Gary Nolan and Will McEnaney seal the series. Bench earns MVP with a .533 average while the Reds vow to be better next year.
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Havlicek Scores 32 To Spark Celtics Over Pacers
Celtics veteran John Havlicek poured in 32 points including eight in overtime to lift the defending champions past the Indiana Pacers 129-122 in the season opener at Market Square Arena. Sidney Wicks added strong rebounding as Dan Roundfield led the Pacers with 23 points.
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Norwalk Wins Franchise in Ohio Touch and Flag Football
The Norwalk Flag Football League directed by John Heyman and Dave Culver joined the Ohio Touch and Flag Football Association Inc with a franchise purchase. Heyman and Culver named to the board. Culver president and Heyman secretary treasurer. The Norwalk champions can enter Zanesville’s Ohio Touch and Flags Football Championships. the league is among 12 new leagues this year in a 31 league association.
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Erving Signs Six Year 3 Million Deal With 76ers
Julius Erving known as Dr J signs a six year 3 million dollar contract with the Philadelphia 76ers making him the highest paid player in pro basketball history. The Nets receive 3 million in the sale after a five team effort to recruit him. Erving, 26, had held out amid renegotiation disputes as teams including the Knicks Lakers Bucks and Braves could talk with him.
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Munson Voices Pain After Yankees Fall to Reds
Thurman Munson laments losing the World Series in four games to Cincinnati while reacting to Sparky Anderson’s dig at Johnny Bench. He defends his performance, notes his .526 series average, and praises the Yankees for their season and pennant win.
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Bellevue Trips Norwalk 8th Graders in Season Opener
Bellevue beat Norwalk 22-12 to win its first season game in eighth grade football Thursday. Norwalk opened with Brad Thornton 35 yard TD, Bellevue answered twice to lead 16-6 at halftime, Thornton added another 11 yard score in the third, Bellevue put it away with a 2 yard run in the final minute.
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New London Seeks revenge in Firelands Conference clash
New London hosts Mapleton to set up a top two Firelands Conference showdown with Black River. Elisha Bates and Deb Kozel fueled a 15-10 15-1 win as New London goes 9-2, while reserves added two quick wins. Vicki Bowman and LaVone Caldwell led the Mapleton tuneup.
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