Teddy Ballgame blasts '75 Phightin's as '49 Sahx gain 2nd round

Game 1 -

Great pitchers duel between Steve Carlton and Mel Parnell at the Vet. Both hurlers had not allowed a run until the 6th when Ted Williams the "Splendid Splinter" smacked a 2 run 378' tater to right center. Philly made a game of in in the bottom of the 9th by loading the bases with one out but Ollie Brown flied out scoring Maddox and Tony Taylor grounded out to end the game.

FINAL Boston 2 Philadelphia 1

Game 2 -

Philadelphia evened the series as Larry Christenson picked up the win allowing only 1 run and Gene Garber got the save. The game was tied at 1 in the 5th when Philly put up 3 runs, 2 on the strength of a Mike Schmidt left field blast.

FINAL Philadelphia 4 Boston 1

Game 3 -

Boston returns to Fenway where they showed the visitor no quarter. Boston scored early and often chasing starter Tom Underwood after only 3 innings. Ted Williams smacked 2 homers including a 4th inning grand slam.

FINAL Boston 10 Philadelphia 2

Game 4 -

Boston used a 4 run 2nd and a 1 run 3rd to lock up the series in 4 games.Steve Carlton didn't look sharp and was chased after pitching 5 innings and allowing 5 runs. Mel Parnell took a no hitter into the 6th but Ollie Brown doubled to spoil the no-no bid. Parnell was the star only allowing 1 run on 3 hits for a complete game series clinching win.

FINAL Boston 5 Philadelphia 1 Boston Wins Series 3-1

Good luck to Mike Sorochen and his 49 Red Sox going forward!

Gary Maurer (All chips are now on 64 Philly!)