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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1977
Page
8
Major league baseball notes summarize leading team batting averages and pitching leaders through Friday games. Highlights include top hitters, lowest ERAs, and standout performances across the league with emphasis on notable player names and game results.
In San Jose the 49ers begin a week under new ownership and a fresh general manager as coach Ken Maynard leads a series of quick moves. The club cuts several players during training camp, reshaping the roster early in the period.
The report covers a controversial court-matter involving George Atkinson, described as part of a criminal element, with references to his Raiders years and prior tabloid framing. It notes Ben Davidson and Fred Williamson turning villainous images into profit and mentions public interest in Atkinson’s name amid ongoing litigation.
The case leaves Noll cleared of slander but not a winner as he retracts statements and public airing dims reputations. Several players were drawn into the criminal category, with Mel Blount threatening suit for 35 million. Raiders’ partner Davis suggests the team should have avoided involvement and settled disputes out of court.
Pittsburgh surged from a 4-1 deficit to beat Cincinnati 5 4 with Dave Parker delivering a key double and Bill Robinson injury, plus Rennie Stennett and Al Oliver contributing as Pittsburgh extended their lead to three games over the Reds.
San Diego Padres beat the New York Mets 4-3 as Gerd Richards scored the go ahead run in the seventh on an infield out. Padres pitchers held Mets to four hits led by Dave Torin winning in relief. Skip Lockwood took the loss. Cardinals rallied past the Astros 4-2 with Heity Cruz delivering the tying run and the go ahead hit later in St Louis.
In a high scoring rout, Ralph Garr drove in three and Jack Brohamer contributed key hits to power the Chicago White Sox past the Toronto Blue Jays. A solo inside the park homer from Alan Bannister and a productive day from Ken Kravec, who earned his seventh straight win, highlighted the offense. Jim Essian added a sacrifice fly scoring Spencer as the lineup capped a dominant performance.
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