Braves Dodgers clash in key early season showdown
Braves host the Los Angeles Dodgers in a pivotal early season series as Atlanta and Los Angeles sit atop the NL West. Key matchups feature Pascual Perez vs Bob Welch and Rick Camp vs Fernando Valenzuela with division implications and notes from players on both sides.
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Joe Torre
Yankees
Tom Lasorda
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Terry Forster
Steve Bedrosian
Bob Watson
Steve Garvey
Ron Cey
Watson
Pascual Perez
Bob Welch
Rick Camp
Fernando Valenzuela
Craig McMurtry
Burt Hooton
Los Angeles
Dale Murphy
Bob Horner
Cardinals
Atlanta Braves
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Strikeout duel looms as Carlton and Ryan battle on mound
The aging aces Carlton and Ryan renew a rival between lefty and righty in a season set with Philadelphia and Houston matchups. Carlton, 38, eyes 300 wins amid a long career, while Ryan, 36, returns from a hamstring injury aiming to extend his strikeout record chase.
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Steve Carlton
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Houston
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Walter Johnson
Philadelphia
St. Louis Cardinals
Tim McCarver
Pete Rose
Sandy Koufax
Mets
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California
Astros
Darrell Evans
Gretzky Bossy Lead Hockey All Stars
Wayne Gretzky and Mike Bossy lead the NHL first team All Stars with 307 and 243 points respectively. Pete Peeters led voting, with Resch Langway Howe also earning top praise as All Star selections announced for the season.
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Rod Langway
Washington Capitals
Mark Howe
Philadelphia Flyers
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Holmes in limbo as heavyweight title talks swirl
Larry Holmes weighs options on a mega fight market with Don King promoting possible bouts against Greg Page Marvis Frazier and Michael Spinks. Promoters Arum and Lewis push for a Holmes bout while Holmes weighs big money offers and retirement risk.
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Marvis Frazier
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Bob Arum
Michael Spinks
Butch Lewis
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Michael Dukes
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Joe Bugner
California investor offers 8 million for St. Louis Blues
Harry Ornest of Beverly Hills plans to buy the Blues from Ralston Purina for 8 million dollars, proposing 3 million cash and a 5 million note with a 1 million earnest deposit. The offer hinges on a five year Checkerdome lease, as NHL board weighs returning the franchise to league control in Chicago.
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Ralston Purina Co
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Stemrick Eyes USFL Return After Oiler Waiver
Former All-Pro defensive back Greg Stemrick seeks a USFL contract after being waived by the Houston Oilers. He faces five years probation and a $3000 fine for cocaine possession. he still hopes to play in the NFL if allowed. Commissioner Rozelle ordered permission before NFL signing. probation could erase the charge on successful completion.
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