Oakland A's claim third straight World Series title
In a dramatic 1974 World Series finale the Oakland A's defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2 in five games to complete a three-peat. Sal Bando and Reggie Jackson led the offense while Rollie Fingers and Catfish Hunter closed out the title with key relief appearances.
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Randolph-Macon Academy Faces Tough Back-To-Back Tests
The Yellow Jackets, coming off a 46-0 Homecoming win, are expected to struggle as they meet Fishburne and Woodberry Forest in consecutive games. Woodberry Forest, undefeated, contends with Episcopal in Prep League action while AMA seeks a performance boost.
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Fingers Wins MVP as A's Clinch World Series
Rollie Fingers earned the World Series MVP after contributing in four Oakland victories over Los Angeles. He saved two games and started one, with the A's sealing a third straight title in seven games in 1972 and 1973 and five in 1974. Fingers noted arm fatigue from the workload as the clinching game neared.
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Charles Town freshman football edges Frederick County 12 7
Charles Town won 12-7 over Frederick County as a 55 yard late first half bomb sealed the win. Frederick County had led 7-6 after a 10 yard run by Jimmy Witmer, but Charles Town answered with a 65 yard early score. Coach Don Duty lamented repeated mistakes and penalties.
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Morgan blanked Charles Town 60 to 0 in upset
Daniel Morgan dominated Charles Town with a 60 0 win behind Keith Brisco who ran 12 carries for 173 yards. Bob Quinn praised Randy Stickly for the passing game and ball handling while Scott Jacks wascited for stiff defense. Charles Town managed only 30 rushing yards.
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