Reggie signs 72 A's pact for 1979 season
Oakland outfielder Reggie Jackson signed his 1979 contract with the Athletics. Details of the raise were not disclosed but he is believed to have increased on last year’s $45,000. Jackson hit .277 with 80 RBIs and 32 homers in 197L. He also had 15 assists, finishing second in the AL, and he threw out nine runners at home. Several other Athletics signed for 1979 including Vida Blue Sal Esr Joe Rudi Dick Green Diego Segui Rob Fingers and Darold Knowles.
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Five year probation for Dallas Cowboys rusher Thomas
Deane Thomas, Cowboys leading rusher, pleaded guilty to marijuana possession in Greenville Texas. He received a five year probation and was advised by District Judge Hollis Garman that probations do not serve intended purposes, with a recess to review further information. Thomas and his brother faced related charges and arraignment delayed a ruling.
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Golden Gate Fields Opens Turf Season With First North Bay Race
Albany opens its big day thoroughbred season at Golden Gate Fields as 8.5 million expansion and a new turf course debut. The Golden Bear Stakes tops a 25 stakes program worth 685000 added money, featuring Solar Salute and nine others in the one mile turf event.
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Coaches oppose Chones signing with Nets
Southern California coaches criticized Marquette star Jim Chones signing with the New York Nets of the ABA. They argued college players owe their schools and teammates, doubting long pro careers for most, and questioned whether money would still be available after college basketball playoffs.
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Dodgers Sign Buckner and Grabarkewitz in Spring Push
Los Angeles Dodgers sign Bill Buckner and Bill Grabarkewitz as spring training nears. Only about a dozen unsigned remain, including rotation pitchers Don Sutton Al Downing and Bill Singer. Buckner competes for first base. Grabarkewitz underdrone for infield roles. Others listed include Mannie Mota Jose Pena Jim Lefebvre Steve Garvey Bill Hassell Bobby Valentine Duke Sims Bill Sudakis Mike Strahter.
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Bullets win dramatic 102 101 at 76ers on Clark jumper
Archie Clark hit a late jump shot with 21 seconds left to lift the Baltimore Bullets to a 102 101 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. The win was the Bullets third straight, moving them atop the Central Division as Philadelphia held a 99 72 lead after three quarters.
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Trail of two cities for Cleveland Indians move
New York reports Cronin will visit New Orleans to study hosting Indians games there as the AL weighing potential site for a domed stadium. Indians owner Vern Stouffer’s departure cited while broader talks on cross city play continue amid NBA ABA merger debates and coach-driver dynamics in baseball.
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