Dodgers Braves Trade Shakes Up Lineups for 1975
Los Angeles sends Jimmy Wynn Lee Lacy Tom Paciorek and Jerry Royster to Atlanta for Dusty Baker and Ed Goodson. Dodgers expect Baker to bolster power and defense while Goodson adds versatility at first and third and as a left handed pinch hitter. Braves gain speed from Lacy Royster and power from Wynn Paciorek as part of a long running deal. Baker reportedly unhappy in Atlanta and preferred LA.
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Braves trade shakeup brings new faces to infield and outfield
Dodgers ship Lacy Paciorek Wynn and Goodson to Atlanta in a multi player swap. Baker tops Braves additions with strong past seasons including 21 homers in 1973. Royster and others shift roles as teams adjust rosters.
Anderson's 447-Yard Night Sends Bengals Over Bills
Cincinnati quarterback Ken Anderson threw 447 yards with two TDs and no interceptions as the Bengals beat Buffalo 33 24. O J Simpson rushed for 197 yards for the Bills while Isaac Curtis and Lenvil Elliott each caught key receptions. Cincinnati moved to 8 1,1 in the AFC standings with a club record 549 total yards and 33 first downs.
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Veteran Pitcher Traded to Boston
The Boston Red Sox acquire Cy Young winner Ferguson Jenkins from Texas in exchange for outfielder Juan Beniquez and pitcher Steve Barr plus a minor league prospect and $250,000 Jenkins averaged over 20 wins a season from 1967 to 1974. He had 157 strikeouts last season with 56 walks and 40 home runs allowed.
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Bench's Operation Is Complete Success
Cincinnati catcher Johnny Bench underwent shoulder surgery at St Anthony's Hospital to remove cartilage and a small bone section. Surgeon Dr Donald O Donoghue called the procedure a complete success as Bench recovers with family nearby and joking about tacos.
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