Corcoran High School - Glen Echo Yearbook (Syracuse, NY)

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Qetnlaees Search Recipes in 'TZ H0 ERUN REGGIE P CES BRONX B0 BERS Game One: The first game of the 1977 World Series ties a series record for most inn- ings played at night with a thrilling twelve. The Los Angeles Dodgers are favored but drop game one to the New York Yankees 4- 3. The Yankees win on strong hitting from Thurman Munson, Reggie Jackson, and game winner, Willie Randolph. Willie ties the game on a homerun in the sixth, and wins the game on the l2th by scoring off of a single by Paul Blair. Sparky Lyle becomes the win- ning pitcher after Yankee Manager Billy Mar- tin removes starter Don Gullett after about eight innings. Losing pitcher is Don Sutton for thc Dodgers. Game Two: Yankee questionable starting pitcher Jim L'Catfish,' Hunter is knocked all around from homers by Ron Cey, Steve Yea- ger, and Reggie Smith. After three innings the score reads 5-0 Dodgers. Yeager hits his second homerun to make the final score 6-1. The Dodgers even the Series at one each. But Hooton is the winner and Catfish Hunter, the loser. Game Three: Everyone arrives safe and sound in Los Angeles. After the National Anthem, there is a moment of silence for Bing Crosby, who died on this day 10711777 on a golf course in Spain. The Yankees draw first blood with hits from Rivers, Munson, Jackson, and Lou Piniella, But after three innings the score reads 3-3 on a three run smash by Dusty Baker, driving in Smith and Garvey. The Yankees score two in the 4th to command game three. Mike Torrez throws the win and Tommy John, the loss. Game lfour: The Yankees like 'lBeautiful Dodger Stadium . The Yanks start quick. Dodger pitcher Doug Rau is pulled after two innings of play and replaced by Rick Rhoden but the damage has been done. The score reads 3-O. The Dodgers get started on a Ron Cey two-run blast to make the score 3-2. Lou Piniella then makes one of the Series' best catches by stealing a homerun from Cey in the 4th inning. Jackson finishes off any Dod- ger threat with his 6th inning homer to make the series 3 to 1 in favor of the New York Yankees. Winning pitcher is Ron Gui- dry, and loser, Doug Rau. Game Five: It's either win this game, or start Spring training '78 for the Dodgers. Steve Yeager lays out the situationi Our backs are to the wallf' Lopes and Russell get things started for L.A. with base hits to lead 1-zip after the first. Garvey then reach- es second on a double and scores on a Baker single. Steve Yeager decides he wants to join in. Steve's shot to the bullpen makes the score 5-zip after four innings. The Dodgers receive five more in later innings from Yea- ger's RBl's and a homer by Smith. Sutton gives up two runs in the 7th and two more in the 8th from successive homeruns by Munson and Jackson, but the Dodgers hold on IO-14 and will return to Yankee Stadium. Winning pitcher is Don Sutton and losing pitcher, Don Gullett. Game Six: This is Reggie Jackson's day. The Dodgers score the first two runs in the lst inning but the Yankees, Chris Chambliss ties it after Jackson walked, with a homerun to right field. Reggie Smith takes the lead for the last time, in the 3rd on his homerun smash. Jackson then takes over and begins to work. He homers in the 4th off the first pitch from Burt Hooton, the second off the first pitch of Elias Sosa, and the third from the first pitch of Charlie Hough. The final score 8-4. Winning pitcher is Mike Torroz, loser Burt Hooton, ln this game Reggie tied Babe Ruth's record of three homers in a series game. In Reggie Jackson's last nine times at bat he had six hits, tive of which were homers. He scored seven runs, six RBI's, and had an average of .667. He also broke some records in a World Series for most homeruns 151, most runs scored CIOJ, most consecutive homeruns in two games 143, and most total bases f25J. Utilizing his perplexing breaking pitches, Ex- Syracuse ChiefGator Ron Guidy, pitched a four hitter as the Yankees won game four. t 1 Unleashing his powerful swing, M.V.P. Reg- gie Jackson pokes homerun number 3 out of Yankee Stadium in game six, clinching the series victory. Jackson, a subject of star- dom, money and controversey throughout the year, proved his worth with his awesome performance.

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FOOD, FROLIC A D FUN AT the IFAIIIIQ Every year is highlighted by numerous local events. Syracuse also has its share of them. Every area with games, rides, and food. Almost anyone in the neigh- borhood, and a few who arenit, can be found at Meachem Field Days, either munching on a candy apple, or at the top of a ferris wheel. Everyone has a great time. Another big event is the State Fair. It is held every year around the end of August and marks the end of the sum- mer and the beginning of the school year. People from all around the state attend this annual happening to view the schedule shows and the mid-ways, and just to enjoy themselves. 'FIIQ The logo and design of the main gate at the New York State Fairgrounds reflect the yearly theme of the fair. People by the hund- reds of thousands pour through this gate each year from across the state and across the country. Filling' Empire Court with the Big band soundu, Stan Cole1la's Big Band was one of the many attractions during fair week. Join- ing the band were the Four Aces. The fair attracted all types of people and the varied rides, displays, exhibits, and Venders proveded entertainment for the whole family. Those shown below appreciate the talent at Empire Court.