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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1978
Page
10
National League roundup highlights Phil Niekro as both pitcher and contributor in the Braves 6-5 win over Cincinnati. Niekro drives in two runs scores once and adds his 18th hit and ninth RBI of the season, including a bases loaded single in the eighth for the decisive runs.
In a tense game, Nolan Niekro held Cincinnati hitless through 61 3 innings before shaky defense and the Reds power late pulled them back. Giants edge Astros 3 2 as Evans drives with two runs and key plays at third. Dodgers top Padres 3 2 on Garvey two homers and Sutton's solid outing. Cardinals sweep Phillies 2 0 and 6 2 in twinbill as Vuckovich dominates in game one and Kendrick, Simmons drive late scoring.
The NCAA committee on Infractions announced Grambling State University football and basketball face one year probation prohibiting post season play and TV appearances. Violations include cash loans to athletes by Athletic Director Eddie Robinson and improper payments to boosters, with officials now under tighter supervision.
Jerry Zimmerman, filling in for Gene Mauch who is hospitalized, guided the Minnesota Twins to a 10-2 win over Seattle. Mike Cubbage delivered a pinch grand slam in a seven-run sixth inning as the club pulled away, with Willie Norwood and Rick Honeycutt involved in the pivotal moments.
In Portland negotiations heat up over Bill Walton's future with the Trail Blazers as Philadelphia coach Billy Cunningham and Knicks officials engage, while Portland vet Stu Inman weighs center options and Marvin Webster as trade prospects.
Former All-Pro tight end Charles Young accused the Los Angeles Rams of losing every big game and called for more discipline under coach George Allen. He criticized Hollywood stars on the team and noted the Rams would not have won five straight division titles in tougher eras.
Detroit Tigers pitcher Mark Fidrych, the 1976 AL Rookie of the Year, is sidelined for the rest of the season with tendonitis in his right shoulder. Team officials express optimism for a comeback, though he remains far from 100 percent and will miss winter ball, delaying a potential return to spring training.
Former Nebraska star Johnny Rodgers, an AP report notes, is sidelined by a knee strain and hamstring pull while with the Chargers. He says he'd be fired today if forced to play, and he and coach Tommy Prothro held a meeting to address differing views on his recovery.
Congaree defeated West Ashley 6-5 in the South Carolina American Legion Baseball finals at Heinsohn Field. Congaree led 6-2 after eight innings but West Ashley rallied in the bottom of the ninth before time expired with bases loaded and the last out recorded.
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