Baseball Standings and Scores From Night Action
American League teams posted results with Houston blanking New York 0 3 1 protest resolved. Cincinnati and Montreal pounded opponents while Oakland and Texas players starred in multiple matchups across the circuit. Pitching leaders highlighted include Davis Niekro and Blyleven with strikeout tallies noted.
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Major League Leaders Show 1979 AL Standings And Trades
The American League leaders include Lynn Boston with 347 batting at bats and 99 runs, Rice Boston at .335, Brett Kansas City at .333, and Lezcano Milwaukee at .332. Top hitters include Brett with 171 hits and Lynn 106 RBIs. Minor notes cover hockey trades and NFL moves in brief.
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Turner Hopeful Despite Big Losses
Atlanta Braves owner Ted Turner remains hopeful about the team despite a last place standing in the West 22 games back from Houston after a three game sweep of Philadelphia. He cites potential for improvement and notes ongoing financial losses but previews the draft and Horner arbitration dispute as signposts for the club’s future.
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State Pitt Set to Battle In East
Penn State coach Joe Paterno emphasizes perspective as the 1979 season targets a 12 win total. Bruce Clark and Matt Millen lead a strong defense while Dayle Tate takes over at quarterback. Pittsburgh and Navy loom as main rivals in the East with Syracuse eyeing an upstart season.
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Orangeburg Must Win To Stay In Legion Series
Eight inning rain suspended Greer versus Orlando resumes with Greer leading 11 1 hamlets Dwight Thomas homered in the ninth to beat Orangeburg 5 4 Villa Carolina rallied past Gainesville 6 5 on Roberto Cruz ninth inning shot hamlet and Villa Carolina win to open regional action.
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