Free Agents Share Spotlight With Baseball's Movers
Baseball free agents Lyman Bostock Mike Torrez and Dick Drago signed multi year contracts while executives and coaches move to new roles Harry Dalton became Milwaukee Brewers general manager Gabe Paul and Bobby Cox tied to Cleveland and Atlanta respectively Bostock said he is the highest paid ballplayer with a five year 3 million deal Torrez and Drago receive lucrative contracts as Boston signs key pitchers Dalton prioritizes farm system and signings Paul weighs return to Cleveland Cox is set to become Atlanta’s youngest manager in the club’s history
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Cavaliers rebound to defeat SuperSonics after Portland loss
Cleveland rebounds from a 109-67 defeat in Portland with a 115-108 win over Seattle, moving to 10-5 and first in the Central Division. Coach Bill Fitch lauds the comeback as a character test while guard Walt Frazier eyes a return against Phoenix.
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Hayes Apology Follows Buckeyes Loss to Michigan
Ohio State coach Woody Hayes apologized publicly for striking a television cameraman after a 14-6 loss to Michigan. He called the incident out of character, defended the team's Sugar Bowl prospects, and described the moment as a mistake he would not repeat. Varsity players named Dave Adkins MVP at the football banquet.
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Ashe bids to break apartheid walls through sport
AP Special correspondent Will Grimsley reports Arthur Ashe argues sports can soften South Africa's apartheid stance. Ashe cites boycotts and sanctions, his own visits since 1970, and his push to use sport to foster change while noting progress remains slow and costly.
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Orioles rookie Murray named 1977 AL Rookie of the Year
Eddie Murray of the Baltimore Orioles won the 1977 AL Rookie of the Year over Mitchell Page Bump Wills and Dave Rozema. Murray batted .364 with nine homers and 6 RBI in the final month helps Baltimore contest the pennant, finishing just behind the Yankees.
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Redskins edge Packers to keep wild card playoff hopes alive
Washington wins 10 9 on a late TD pass from Joe Theismann to Mike Thomas after a 30 yard strike to Danny Buggs and a late scramble. Green Bay rookie David Whitehurst threw three interceptions as the Packers fall to 6 4 while Washington remains in the NFC East playoff hunt with two games left against Arizona and Dallas.
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Buckeyes Fall to Eighth Top Three Keep Spots in Poll
Texas leads the AP football poll with 60 of 64 first places and 1,272 points as Michigan moves to fourth after routing Ohio State 14-6. Alabama and Oklahoma hold their spots, with Notre Dame rising to fifth and San Diego State entering the rankings after beating Florida State.
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Coeds Learn Football Fundamentals At Denison University
GRANVILLE Ohio AP coeds at Denison University take a half semester course in football fundamentals coached by Keith Piper. About 20 women don helmets pads and cleats learning drills calisthenics and play concepts while observing game strategy and improving passing and tackling technique. They note teamwork, discipline, and newfound understanding of football terms and plays.
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