Mets win sixth game to take 3-2 lead in series
In a 2-0 victory at Shea Stadium, the Mets moved ahead 3-2 in the World Series as Tom Seaver’s status loomed for Oakland. Jerry Koosman shut out the A’s for 6 1 3 innings before Tug McGraw closed, and Don Hahn’s clutch hit provided insurance in the sixth.
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Pirates Trade Cash For Ken Brett
The Pittsburgh Pirates sent second baseman Dave Cash to the Philadelphia Phillies for left handed pitcher Ken Brett. In other notes Duke University naming Neil McGeachy head basketball coach succeeding resigning Bucky Waters. Toto Coleman dies at 66 after serving seven years as SEC commissioner. Richard Petty wins front row pole for the American 500 with a 135.748 mph lap at North Carolina Motor Speedway. Dick Shiner to the New England Patriots via NFL waiver. $22 million needed to prepare Lake Placid for the 1980 Winter Olympics. $12 million for arena and facilities. Don Johnson and Patty Costello named Bowlers of the Year by the Metropolitan Bowling Writers Association.
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Jones' putter stays hot for lead at Kaiser Open
Grier Jones shot seven under 65 to take the first round lead at the Kaiser International Open in Napa California. He credited good putting and two lucky long putts from 50-60 feet and about 10 yards as key moments. Other leaders included John Schlee Rod Curl and Forrest Ferler at 66 with Johnny Miller at 70 and several stars absent from the field.
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Tams rally past Spurs for first home win in ABA season
In Memphis, Wilbert Jones spearheaded a 11-1 run late in the fourth quarter as the Memphis Tams defeated the San Antonio Spurs 93-81. The comeback, led by Jones and Lee Davis, gave Memphis their first home victory. coach Bill van Breda Kolff praised the surge. The win improved the Tams to 2-2 after a prior loss to Carolina.
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Texas triumphs in SWC fall golf events
In Dallas at Brookhaven Country Club the Southwest Conference fall golf tournament concluded with Texas winning four-ball by two strokes at 194, Houston taking match play with 54 percent, SMU earning two-ball, and Miller of Houston earning medalist honors with a 215. Texas Tech tied for third after a 3-3 split. Wade Adams and Mike Huebinger top two-ball for SMU. Pfaff and Simmons of Texas were runners-up.
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The Rams opening at home against Green Bay is tagged the season’s must win for coach Chuck Knox. Predictions list Rams over Packers 24 18 and note two unbeaten teams may remain after the weekend as Vikings host Philadelphia and other matchups unfold with bold scores and upset hopes.
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Kermit Eyes Upset Bid Hosting Odessa Ector
Kermit seeks to extend momentum as it hosts Odessa Ector in a key district 2 AAA clash. The Yellow Jackets enter 1 1 after a win over Fort Stockton while Ector sits 0 1 in district play after a 21 20 loss to Pecos.
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