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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1976
Page
5
The Cincinnati Reds completed a 4-0 World Series sweep over the New York Yankees, with Johnny Bench delivering two homers and Gary Nolan plus Will McEnaney shaping a 7-2 clincher. Thurman Munson hit a .529 series mark as New York struggled at the plate while Cincinnati built on timely hits and baserunning.
The Yankees, once feared, collapse on a ravaged field as fans swarm the stands and dugouts. Ground-rule doubles from Cesar Geronimo and Dave Concepcion fuel the Reds as Roy White’s ball lands in Foster’s glove amid chaotic scenes. The South Bronx stadium lies silent and emptied afterward.
John Bench delivered two home runs and five RBIs as Cincinnati beat the New York Yankees 7-2 to win a second straight World Series. Bench, rebounding from a tough season, hit .533 in the Series and helped the Reds become the first NL team in 54 years to repeat as champions.
Robert Hoyt held a three stroke lead as the Texas State Open began its 36 hole final round at Horsehoe Bay. Hoyt shot 70 to 137 total, ahead of Lance Ten Broeck 140 and Keith Fergus 141 on the 6 839 yard course. Tom Kite Homero Blancas and Richard Killian tied for fourth at 142. The field was cut to 68 after 153 or better and rain forced the final into today.
University of Oklahoma coach Barry Switzer urged officials to investigate spying allegations tied to football practice. He denied knowledge of any spying by his staff and warned that any involved member would have their contract terminated. Reports described Lonnie Williams watching California practice at Texas Stadium on Sept. 14.
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