Tenace Emerges as World Series Hero for A’s
Gene Tenace, a part-time Oakland infielder, hits four homers in the World Series against the Reds and drives in nine runs while boasting a .348 average. Despite a modest regular season, Tenace is named Series MVP as teammates praise his clutch power and calm under pressure.
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Fingers Tenace Star As A's Grab Crown
Oakland Athletics clinched the World Series with a 3-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds in game seven. MVP Gene Tenace drove in two runs and left the game as a pinch runner, while Rollie Fingers closed out the victory after Williams shuffled relief pitchers.
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Redskins Rally Past Cowboys In Allen’s Super Bowl Show
George Allen’s Redskins beat Dallas 24-20 sparked by Larry Brown who had 7 receptions 100 yards and 2 scores. Sonny Jurgensen surpassed 30,000 career passing yards as Miami, Atlanta, Jets, Giants, Eagles, Steelers and others won or won big in Sunday NFL action.
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Bucks Roll Cavs 104 84 Behind DandridgeAnd Roberts
The Milwaukee Bucks won 104 84 over the Cleveland Cavaliers in a third game without Kareem Abdul Jabbar. Bob Dandridge scored 27 and Oscar Roberts 23 as Milwaukee improved to 5 wins in 6 games. Lucius Allen added 20 for the Bucks.
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Phipps' Dive Lifts Browns In 23 17 Win Over Oilers
Cleveland Browns rally behind Mike Phipps late in the fourth quarter to edge the Houston Oilers 23 17. Phipps capped a drive with a one yard sneak as Gene Hickerson opened the gap for the score, while Houston's Dan Pastorini connected on two long TD passes but could not sustain offense.
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