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	1972 World Series by Baseball Almanac
		One of baseball's original dynasties, the Athletics returned to the World Series after an unwanted forty-one year sabbatical.
		He continued going deep hitting four (4) long balls during the 1972 World Series and for that he earned the World Series Most Valuable Player Award.
		Did you know that the last World Championship won by the Athletics organization occurred when they were playing in Philadelphia and in the 1930 World Series?
	www.baseball-almanac.com /ws/yr1972ws.shtml (836 words)

	1972 WS - BR Bullpen (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		On Oct. 12, 1972, at Detroit’s Tiger Stadium, the Oakland Athletics celebrated the franchise’s first American League pennant in 41 years and their first ever under owner Charlie Finley, the colorful, verbose and mercurial Chicago insurance tycoon who had bought the Kansas City Athletics in 1960 for $4 million.
		The 1972 World Series would turn out to be a classic, one in which six of the seven games were decided by one run.
		This was the one World Series meeting between two teams that dominated the 1970’s and the Athletics had emerged on top because of a backup catcher.
	www.baseball-reference.com /bullpen/1972_World_Series (7276 words)

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		Jackie Robinson's last public appearance was on October 15, 1972, at Riverfront Stadium in Cincinnati, when he threw out the first ball in the 1972 World Series.
		Robinson was named Rookie of the Year and went on to appear in six World Series in ten seasons with the Dodgers (1947-56).
		World War II had moved many Americans to examine their nation's own self-image as a bulwark of freedom.
	www.lycos.com /info/jackie-robinson.html (730 words)

	Welcome to World Series of Poker (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Though the World Series of Poker made its official debut in 1970, the idea of the Horseshoe's annual tournament was actually conceived more than two decades earlier.
		But equally important, the World Series of Poker has touched thousands of lives over the years, affording talented players the opportunity to follow their dreams, reach for the stars, and perhaps one day achieve greatness in their chosen endeavor.
		In 2005 the World Series of Poker will be held for the first time outside its long-time home in downtown Las Vegas.
	www.worldseriesofpoker.com /history (683 words)

	Baseball Direct - Ultimate online source for baseball videos, books & calendars
		The official MLB highlight film of the '52 World Series, along with a World Series preview of the NL champion Dodgers, and a short wrap-up of the World Series produced by a national sports news service.
		The 1975 World Series between the Cincinnati Reds and the Boston Red Sox is treasured by baseball fans as one of the most exciting in history.
		This was the first trip to the World Series for the Angels, and the first since 1989 for the Giants, both wildcards this year.
	www.baseballdirect.com /world2.html (3080 words)

	World Series Game Baseball History, History Of The World Series Games.
		Before the birth of the World Series in 1903, there were other postseason championships that took place as early as 1884.
		The first World Series, in 1903, was a best-of-nine affair arranged between the champions of the older National League (founded in 1876) and the American League.
		Identical to the ball used during the 2005 world series.
	www.americansportscollectibles.com /world-series-baseball-history.html (836 words)

	World Series Almanac : 1946 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		inally the World War had come to an end and as the ballplayers returned from their duties a flavor was once again anticipated in America's National Pastime.
		The Series was once again squared off in Game 6 as Brecheen marked a complete-game, 4-1 victory forcing Game 7, which was indeed the most thrilling playoff in the history of World Series.
		Red Schoendienst at second base pitched the ball to shortstop Marty Marion for a game-ending forceout seizing the World Series for the Cardinals.
	www.worldseries-almanac.com /1946_worldseries.html (303 words)

	WKA - World Karting Association - The Series Of The World Karting Association
		This series consists of 4-Cycle classes competing in four points races at dirt tracks in the Heartland of America.
		This series remains to be one of the most competitive, averaging over 350 entires per national.
		Our 4-cycle asphalt series is only 8 years old and has become one of the fastest growing asphalt series in the country.
	www.worldkarting.com /pg/visitors/series.html (321 words)

	Getting hot at Series time can turn baseball no-names into October surprises - USATODAY.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		While the World Series has provided a grander stage for some of the game's greats — among them Babe Ruth, Joe DiMaggio, Sandy Koufax, Willie Mays and Reggie Jackson — to showcase their talent, the Series has a tradition of producing improbable heroes, too.
		"He always explained to me that the atmosphere in the World Series was very electrifying and he told me that I had to settle down," says Scott Spiezio, an infielder and outfielder for the Cardinals this season.
		Before the 1972 World Series against the Reds, Tenace, a catcher for the A's, would have been a good candidate for whom to be pinch-hit, too.
	www.usatoday.com /sports/bbw/2006-10-18-world-series-heroes_x.htm (4827 words)

	world series of poker champions (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		He was (and reputedly still is) a fine poker player with four WSOP bracelets, and was the champion of the 1972 edition of the World Series of Poker.
		He, along with Raymer, were the last of more than a dozen former World Series of Poker champs who entered the event.
		There were still a handful of women in the World Series, but a woman has never won the tournament and making history could be tough in the field that has been whittled from 5,619 original players.
	www.alamopoker.com /blog/world-series-of-poker-champions.html (963 words)

	World Series of the 1970s quiz -- free game
		The 1970 series pit the Baltimore Orioles against the Cincinnati Reds.
		In 1971, the Baltimore Orioles won their third straight American League pennant, but failed to win the World Series for the second time in those 3 years.
		The 1979 series pitted the Pittsburgh Pirates against the Baltimore Orioles in a rematch of the 1971 series.
	www.funtrivia.com /playquiz.cfm?qid=158947 (338 words)

	Two Thousand Three NFL Draft (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Every sport has their pinnacle trophy, but none is as coveted as baseball's World Series; a best of seven contest that celebrates our national pastime.
		Over the last century, the World Series has been woven into the fabric of America's culture evolving far beyond a mere football tournament.
		The World Series is the crushing blow of Fred Snodgrass dropping a routine fly ball and Willie McCovey hitting the final out straight to Bobby Richardson.
	www.beteagle.com /bet/mlb/baseballworldseries.html (640 words)

	1972 World Series of Poker - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The 1972 World Series of Poker (WSOP) was held at Binion's Horseshoe.
		World Poker Tour (1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5) --- European Poker Tour (1 - 2) --- Late Night Poker (1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6)
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	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/1972_World_Series_of_Poker (219 words)

	1972 World Series - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The 1972 World Series sent the Oakland Athletics against the Cincinnati Reds, with the Athletics winning the Series in a match up of the 70's two premier dynasties.
		The Athletics franchise had it's sixth World Series title, and the city of Oakland had its first world championship in any sport.
		He would not call a World Series again until 1979, after he had become a sportscaster for ABC.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/1972_World_Series (736 words)

	Encyclopedia of Baseball Catchers - Gene Tenace
		Tenace's only hit in the 1972 American League Championship Series was a single in the fifth game, but it drove in the run that paved the way for the A's to win the pennant.
		In the World Series Tenace came to bat in the second inning of Game 1 with two outs and a runner on first.
		Although Kroc knew he had signed a World Series hero, he apparently hadn't realized that this same player was only a lifetime.245 hitter.
	members.tripod.com /bb_catchers/catchers/tenace.htm (579 words)

	World Series Almanac : 1972 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The Phillies roster comprised veteran players of age 35-42, considered as one of the oldest in the National League.
		The Series saw American League champion Baltimore Orioles matching the National League champion Philadelphia Phillies.
		The Baltimore Orioles was the fourth team in World Series history to lose the starting game and then defeat their competitors in the next four games.
	www.worldseries-almanac.com /1972_worldseries.html (210 words)

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		The following year the series was held again, although this time it was played within a different framework, later named the "freeze-out" structure, wherein the competitors played to knock each other out until only one player remained.
		In 1972, Thomas "Amarillo Slim" Preston won the event, which had 8 participants and was the first tournament with a $10,000 buy-in.
		Sadly, the 2004 World Series spelled the end for the Binion Horseshoe WSOP era, and it officially closed its doors as hosts of the tournament last May. Instead, this years World Series will be held at the Rio All Suite Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, from June 2nd until July 15th.
	www.alamopoker.com /learnpoker/world-series-of-poker-championship.php (735 words)

	The Baseball Guru's World Series Videos
		The 2000 World Series, otherwise known as the "Subway Series," was the first intra-city matchup since 1956.
		When they write the story of the 1996 World Series, don't be surprised if they write about the heart of a champion.
		Ever wonder what goes on in a World Series game when the ace relief pitcher is on the mound and the big slugger is at the plate.
	baseballguru.com /b_video.html (1363 words)

	Baseball Almanac - World Series Menu (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The inaugural World Series of 1903 was a resounding success and represented the first step in healing the bruised egos of both the veteran National and fledgling American Leagues.
		Pittsburgh and Boston went head-to-head for eight games proving that great baseball between the two leagues was possible and that a merger would benefit the growth of the sport.
		Surprisingly, Brush regretted the decision and later that year proposed to continue with the series as originally conceived.
	www.scrabaseball.com /worldseries.htm (231 words)

	Sporting News: Baseball History of the World Series
		Now, in 1972, the A's were American League titleists after edging the Detroit Tigers, three games to two, in the Championship Series, and were ready to take on the Cincinnati Reds in the World Series.
		He blasted homers in his first two Series at-bats (a record accomplishment), driving in all of Oakland's runs, as the A's copped the Series opener, 3-2.
		He rapped a run-scoring single in the first inning and an RBI double in the sixth, sparking Oakland to a 3-2 triumph in which Williams, doing whatever was necessary to nail down the World Series crown, used 21-game winner Hunter, 19-victory lefthander Ken Holtzman and Fingers in relief of Odom.
	www.sportingnews.com /archives/worldseries/1972.html (857 words)

	World Series - Related Items - MSN Encarta
		World Series - Related Items - MSN Encarta
		For the seventh time since the American League established a team in New York City, the New York Yankees captured the World Series, defeating the Chicago Cubs in four straight games with scores of 3-1, 6-3, 5-2, and 8-3.
		This represented also the third successive year that the Yankees had won the...
	encarta.msn.com /related_761563019/World_Series.html (87 words)

	Amazon.com: 1972 World Series - Oakland A's vs Cincinnati Reds: Video: Oakland A's,Cincinnati Reds (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		If you remember the 1972 World Series or are a younger baseball fan who loves the game's rich history, this video is worth checking out.
		The film, done right after the Series ended, begins with somewhat grainy kinescope footage (in color) of the Cincinnati-Pittsburgh matchup in the National League Championship Series, and then the ALCS between Oakland and Detroit.
		Both Championship Series went the full five games for the first time ever in '72, so it's fitting that we get some sense of how hard these teams had to fight to get to the Fall Classic.
	www.amazon.com /1972-World-Oakland-Cincinnati-Reds/dp/6304963890 (681 words)

	Oakland A's Fan Coalition - Athletics baseball enthusiasts dedicated to watching a winner
		The 1972 World Champion Oakland A’s remain one of the most fascinating teams in major league history, in part because of the presence of this man, Charlie Finley, who served as both the team’s owner and general manager.
		On Opening Day, 1972, (April 15 against the Minnesota Twins at the Oakland Coliseum), Jackson took the field wearing a mustache, becoming the first big leaguer since Wally Schang of the Philadelphia A’s to have a mustache during the regular season.
		The A’s also had to play both the Championship Series and the World Series without their top left-handed reliever, Darold Knowles, who broke his thumb in late September.
	www.oaklandfans.com /columns/markusen/markusen136.html (1750 words)

	Bet 2005 World Series - 2005 World Series Betting Odds, Baseball Betting Online
		Mickey Lolich vaulted to national attention in the 1968 World Series when he won three games and out-dueled Bob Gibson to win Game Seven, giving the Tigers the title.
		His performance in the 1968 World Series seemed to buoy Lolich, as he vaulted to the position of staff ace.
		Lolich was nearly as effective in 1972, winning 22 games as he led the Tigers to the AL East title.
	www.hollywoodsportsbook.com /worldseries/mlbmvp_mlolich68.cfm (1827 words)

	The Heroes of 1972: The 1972 Olympic Men's Basketball Team
		This may be no more apparent than in the gold medal game of the 1972 Olympic men's basketball tournament.
		I mean, it's easy to blame the failure of the Chicago Cubs to reach the 2003 World Series on one overzealous fan, but that would be ignoring some very shoddy play on the part of the Cubs over the final two innings.
		The United States' appeal of the outcome was rejected by three Soviet bloc nations, and the Americans did not accept their silver medals.
	www.sportshistory.us /1972.html (493 words)

	WORLD SERIES 1972, 1973, 1974, 1989 Official Films on DVD - Oakland Athletics A's vs. Cincinnati Reds, New Y ork Mets, ...
		Featuring Major League Baseball's official World Series films for each of the four championship seasons, this DVD gives you over two-and-a-half hours of classic post-season action.
		First, it's the 1972 series, narrated by the legendary Curt Gowdy.
		Moving ahead to the final World Series film on this DVD, we have the 1989 "Battle of the Bay", also known as the Earthquake Series.
	www.sportsposterwarehouse.com /warehouse/ws72-73-74-89dvd.htm (371 words)

	world series of poker tournament
		Notes on Play: Fifty- four players entered the ' 79 WSOP world series of poker to stake their claim at the title of World Champion.
		world series of poker Five players met for the finial day of the Championship Game Of the five players to meet, two were former World Champion Poker Players.
		Six previous World Poker Champion players entered the tournament and were also joined by celebrity Larry Flynt.
	www.pokerwinneronline.com /online_poker_wsop.html (2042 words)

	1972 World Series Articles > 1972 World Series Secrets
		The world series is Christ Mathewson tossing three shutouts in six days.
		By new era commemorate your Oakland athletics and their 1972 world series championship win in this adjustable cap by new era.
		Ticketmaster is the world's leading computerized ticketing service, selling 70 million tickets valued at more than 2 billion through more than 2,900 retail Ticket Center outlets, 29 worldwide telephone call centers and its Internet site.
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