Yankees edge Red Sox in 11th on Jackson clutch hit
Reggie Jackson drove in the winning run with a single in the 11th inning as the New York Yankees beat the Boston Red Sox 6 5. Jackson, a veteran with a calm demeanor, had entered as a pinch hitter after eye problems and stayed in the lineup to deliver the decisive hit off Ramon Hernandez.
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Dodgers Win as Seaver Nervous in Reds Debut
Los Angeles tops Cincinnati 3-2 as Seaver, nervy from a sellout Riverfront crowd, falters in the first inning while Tommy John’s sinker helps the Dodgers capitalize. Davey Lopes and Bill Russell drive early runs. Morgan’s seventh inning homer for the Reds is only bright spot.
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Reggie Jackson Bench Moment Stuns Yankees Comeback Win
New York Mets… sorry, New York Yankees. Reggie Jackson, earning 350000 a year, sat on the bench as the Yankees faced the Boston Red Sox in a crucial game. Jackson returned to deliver an RBI single in the 11th to lift New York to a 6 5 victory after Willie Randolph and Roy White sparked the comeback.
Bears to Have Strong Offense Under Gillman
Sid Gillman, new Chicago Bears offensive coordinator, predicts a powerful offense with strong backs and a solid line. He praises Bob Avellini as a fine passer while noting uncertainty over starting him vs Mike Phipps. Also reports two doubleheaders in Terre Haute with Connie Mack slate and local games at South High School.
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North and Watson Lead Western Open Co Leaders
Andy North and Tom Watson shared the 36 hole lead at five under par 139 after two rounds at Butler National. North battled muscle spasms and days of traction yet fired a 70 to stay atop the leaderboard while Watson shot 69 to back his 70 from opening day. Gary McCord trailed by one stroke at 140 with Phil Hancock and Mike McCullough also in contention.
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Yankees Find Momentum In Comeback Victory Over Red Sox
Roy White belted a ninth inning homer and Reggie Jackson delivered a clutch 11th inning single as the Yankees rallied to beat Boston 6-5 in 11 innings. Willie Randolph opened the tying burst with a triple past Yastrzemski, setting up White’s sixth homer. Sparky Lyle earned 2 1/3 relief innings to seal the win amid New York’s onfield bickering and recent struggles.
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