Tenace MVP as A’s win seventh game in dramatic series
Oakland Athletics win the World Series as manager Dick Williams rides a parade of strategic moves in a 4 3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds in Cincinnati. Gene Tenace earns MVP honors after a pivotal seventh game with timely hitting and power, while Hal McRae and Bobby Tolan provide late heroics for the Reds. Williams shuffles lineups, saves bullpen arms, and rides the A’s to their first title since 1930 with a record crowd watching at Riverfront.
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A's Let Reds Escape In Final World Series Game
Oakland captain Sal Bando said the A's had Cincinnati on the ropes but let them slip away after a 3-2 loss in game seven. Gene Tenace starred with a run scoring double and four home runs in the series earned MVP honors as Oakland regrouped after lineup changes.
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Bench’s Vision Almost True
Cincinnati catcher Johnny Bench recounts talking ESP with Reggie Jackson before game six. Bench says he predicted Rollie Fingers would face him in the late innings and come up to bat with runners on, but Fingers walked him intentionally, limiting the Reds to one run in that frame.
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Tolan’s misplays cited in Athletics World Series win
Cincinnati’s Reds fell 3 to 2 as Oakland clinched the series. Gene Tenace starred, earning Sport Magazine MVP and a new car. Bobby Tolan misplayed two key balls, contributing to Oakland’s decisive rally before leaving with a cramp.
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Bowden Puts Fans On Notice After WVU Victory Over Tulane
West Virginia coach Bobby Bowden praised his team after a 31-13 win over Tulane and chided Mountaineer fans for early rough treatment. He urged fans to back the team as Penn State visits Mountaineer Field for a potential clash of undefeateds. Penn State stood 5-1 after a 17-0 win over Syracuse and hadn’t lost to WVU since 1955.
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Tenace Shines as A's Hero in World Series Victory
Gene Tenace delivers four homers and nine RBIs in the World Series, earning MVP honors and reshaping the view of a postseason standout. Teammates praise his rise from a part time role to clutch performer, with Ted Kubiak and Sal Bando expressing pride and admiration.
Allison Captures American 500 at Rockingham
Bobby Allison won the American 500 at Rockingham Speedway in dominant style, pushing his season earnings above 250000. Richard Petty finished second after leading, with Buddy Baker taking third and David Pearson fourth, as Allison posted a 118.275 mph pace.
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