Reds plan bold baserunning assault in World Series
Cincinnati Reds, following a swift NL playoff sweep of the Pirates, aim to hijack the World Series with aggressive baserunning and strong hitting led by Pete Rose and Johnny Bench. They prepare to face the Red Sox in Fenway, where Boston counters with Tiant and a balanced lineup including Yastrzemski and Fisk, as both teams seek the title.
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Tiant Dream Returns to World Series Spotlight
Luis Tiant, 35, lined up as the Boston Red Sox starting pitcher for Game 1 of the 1975 World Series against the Cincinnati Reds at Fenway Park. Manager Darrell Johnson called 98 percent sure he would start, noting Tiant’s late-season comeback to anchor Boston’s march to the American League East title and a third pennant in Tom Yawkey’s ownership era.
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Women athletes dot USC scholarship roster
Twenty five women at the University of Southern California receive athletic scholarships as the school touts a top intercollegiate program. Notables include gymnast Gale Wyckoff swimmer Heather Greenwood tennis player Diane Desfor and volleyball player Lori Jepson as part of the six-sport women’s program.
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Battle of the Balk Brews Ahead of 1975 World Series
Cincinnati Reds ready to challenge Boston Red Sox over Luis Tiant balking rules. Ex-AL star Merv Rettenmund backs Reds, noting Tiant’s quick move to first and the risk of balk calls. Reds’ base stealing and Don Gullett’s start loom as key factors, with hopes of exploiting Boston’s defense.
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Texas Longhorns Brace for OU with Fewer Options
Texas coach Darrell Royal says injuries have thinned the squad so severely that halfback fullback Joey Aboussie will dress for the Oklahoma game after limited fall practice. With Ted Constanzo hurt and not running well, Royal worries about offense as Texas, 4-4, faces No 2 Oklahoma in Dallas. Defensive end Travis Couch, guard Will Wilcox, and receiver Landry Minor are pushing to play but will sit out OU due to injuries.
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Nicklaus in semis at International All-Star golf tourney
In Columbus Ohio AP Jack Nicklaus advances to the semifinals of the $117,500 International All-Star after edging Tom Weiskopf rival Bob Stanton also wins twice for a spot against Nicklaus. Heard voices doubt about handling the Bear while praising the course at Muirfield Village.
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NCAA council to vote on large-school playoffs plan
The NCAA will put the national football playoff proposal to a vote among Division I large schools. Reports show an 8-4 lean to advance, with several committee members absent. Key opponents include Plant of Michigan and Morgan of UCLA, while Casale of Temple and Joyce of Notre Dame favor moving forward.
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Issel Trade Boosts Nuggets Center Position
Denver Nuggets acquire veteran Dan Issel from Baltimore Claws in exchange for center-forward Dave Robisch and cash. Negotiations for a broader playoff plan linked to NCAA convention actions in St Louis aim for January 1977 approval.
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Golf tourney cancelled at Hatchbend Country Club
The two man golf tournament planned for this weekend at Hatchbend Country Club is called off due to low entries. Tournament coordinator Mrs Joy Spears says only 18 entry forms were secured, leaving about 27 unfilled despite efforts to recruit players.
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Wings vote to continue playing season amid pay cut
The San Antonio Wings of the World Football League voted to play at least one more week and approved salary cuts of 25 to 40 percent. The club’s weekly payroll fell from $31,000 to about $19,008 as owner John Bassett aided fundraising of roughly $450,000 to finish the season. the decision followed a request by management to preserve the financially troubled team for a showdown with Portland.
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