Reggie Jackson stars as Yankees sweep Dodgers in World Series
AP reports Reggie Jackson belts three home runs in Game 6 to power New York to an 8 4 victory over Los Angeles and clinch the Yankees four games to two in the World Series. Jackson's feats set records for homers runs and total bases, cementing Steinbrenner’s championship vision and a dramatic season.
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Reg Jackson Sparked Yankees to World Titles
AP Special Correspondent recalls Reginald Martinez Jackson from Wyncote Pa to New York Yankees. Despite controversy, he starred in 1972 73 74 World Series with a record five home runs and a .450 average. He endured hostility, public scrutiny, and locker room tensions before delivering crucial late season blasts.
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OU Players Of The Week Highlight Reese And Thorson
Ottawa University names Jack Reese and Mark Thorson as Players of the Week. Reese, a 200 pound sophomore fullback from Fowler, anchored the ground game with lead blocks in a 7 6 win over William Jewell, rushing 14 times for 42 yards. Thorson, a 180 pound senior from Norton, earned the defensive honor with two interceptions, 70 yards in returns, and numerous tackles leading to OU securing the victory.
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Reed's Debut Kings' Lament
Willis Reed enjoys coaching after debut leading the New York Knicks to a 120-113 season opening win over the Kansas City Kings at Madison Square Garden. Reed, honored with 1970 and 1973 champions present, links the franchise past and future as rookies Ray Williams, Glen Gondrezick, and Toby Knight contributed 35 points and 15 rebounds.
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Lowther sparks Emporia eighth graders to 14 0 upset
Lowther of Emporia used a 70 yard kickoff return for a TD and a 60 yard TD run to lift the visiting Barys 14 0 over Ottawa Junior High. Ottawa fumbled six times as Sean Patty connected on an 85 yard pass for the Whirlwinds lone bright spot while their defense held Ottawa to 65 rushing yards. Ottawa finishes season next Tuesday at Paola at 6 30 PM.
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Kansas Sports Hall of Fame Banquet Slated at Ottawa
Deadline nears for reservations to the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame banquet at Ottawa University on October 26. Inductees include Dick Peters Jim Ryan Ralph Houk Louis Rabbit Weller and Dean Evans. Gov. Robert Bennett expected among attendees. Reservations at Ottawa Chamber of Commerce. event begins 7 30 p m in OU Student Union. tickets seven dollars.
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Rabbit" Weller
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Bowling Scores Show Mixed Highs Across Local Leagues
Across multiple bowling clubs AMF Strikers Sonic Drive In Nationwide banks and local businesses posted top scores for 10-30 games. Notable performances include D Brown 207 and M Ball 506 at Sonic Drive In and S Swinehart 175-487 for Listers.
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