Free Agents Take Gamble as MLB Opens Market
The piece notes 26 unsigned players, led by Reggie Jackson who thrived after rejecting a multi year offer, while Willie McCovey lost out after a late season trade. It lists top unsigned infielders and outfielders, plus pitchers like Don Gullett, Wayne Garland, Rollie Fingers, and Bill Campbell, with catches Gene Tenace, and the broad risk of injuries and poor seasons.
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New York
Reggie Jackson
Baltimore Orioles
Jackson
RBI
Willie McCovey
San Diego Padres
Oakland
A’s
Dave Cash
Bobby Grich
Sal Bando
Joe Rudi
Don Gullett
Wayne Garland
Gullett
Garland
Rollie Fingers
Bill Campbell
Campbell
Gene Tenace
Three Managers Break Odds with 1977 Contracts
Frank Robinson Norm Sherry and John McNamara signed 1977 one year deals after their teams finished mid pack in 1976. Robinson ended playing career as part of the deal while Sherry and McNamara kept their managerial posts with Cleveland Angels and San Diego respectively.
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Associated Press
Frank Robinson
Norm Sherry
John McNamara
Robinson
Cleveland
Indians
Sherry
California
Angels
McNamara
San Diego
Padres
Phil Seghi
Seghi
Bunting
Hess praises Bobcats depth after strong start
Ohio's football team stands 4-0 entering Saturday's visit to Central Michigan and has outscored opponents 69-8 over the past two weeks. Coach Bill Hess lauds backups for game experience and notes improvements in the split backfield and blocking. The squad honors include Arnold Welcher as MAC Offensive Player of the Week and Greg Lockett as defensive pick, with praise for linemen and receivers while criticizing kicking and blocking.
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Bill Hess
Bobcats
Ohio
Central Michigan
Hess
Toledo
Greg Brooks
Steve Moss
Arnold Welcher
Greg Lockett
Joe Kopec
Ted Librizzi
Greg Gilders
Vikings Handle Steelers 17-6 for 4th Straight Wipeout
Minnesota's 3-0-1 start grows as six Pittsburgh turnovers fuel a 17-6 victory in Bloomington. Jeff Siemon lauds the defense while Fran Tarkenton sits out, Lee runs the offense, and special teams block two field goals and an extra point.
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Bloomington
Minn
Minnesota
Vikings
Pittsburgh
Steelers
Jeff Siemon
Bqob Lee
Fran Tarkenton
Tarkenton
Terry Bradshaw
Roy Gerela
Vikings Stop Steelers In Tight National Football League Clash
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 7-6 as they stifled Pittsburgh in goal line and short yardage plays. Chuck Foreman led Minnesota with a career high 148 rushing yards and a late 8 yard TD run while Nate Allen and Fred Cox added key scores and field goals. Pittsburgh QB Bradshaw threw for 90 yards and was thwarted by three blocked field goals and two interceptions.
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Gerela
Steelers
Vikings
Bradshaw
Minnesota
Chuck Noll
Bud Grant
Detroit
New Orleans
Los Angeles
Pittsburgh
Franco Harris
Nate Allen
Chuck Foreman
Fred Cox
Bennie Cunningham
Mike Webster
Allen
Foreman
Cox
Alan Page
Lee
Atlanta
Rocky’ Bleier
Lions to Name New Coach After Forzano Resigns
Detroit Lions owner William Clay Ford prepared to announce a successor to resigned head coach Rick Forzano. Forzano said his decision was voluntary amid team struggles including a 1-3 start and losses to Green Bay Minnesota and Chicago.
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Pontiac
Mich
Detroit Lions
William Clay Ford
Rick Forzano
Forzano
Ford
Lions
Atlanta
Minnesota
Green Bay
Russ Thomas
Chicago
Athens Bulldogs win SE Ohio golf triangular at Athens CC
Athens hosts a SE Ohio Athletic League triangular at Athens Country Club with Mark Finlay securing medalist honors at 41. Athens led Team scores 170 while Jackson 175 and Waverly 199. Athens later placed 12th at Mount Vernon Invitational with Brian Lawson leading at 61 as Mount Vernon won 313 to 324.
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Mark Finlay
Athens
Bulldogs
Athens Country Club
Brian Lawson
Kevin Goldsberry
Steven Hensler
Karl Fry
Jackson
Jeff Vernon
Greg Forsyth
Randy Wilson
Brent Wickline
Jeff Wash
Waverly
Marty Drennan
Stan Crace
Scott Daily
Jim Dutcher
Troy Banta
Mount Vernon Athens
Mount Vernon
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Gary Matthews
Don Baylor
Bob Wesday
John Barrington
Nigel Turpin
Phil Buckner
Bill Chaney
Rod Day
Ted DeLucca
Steve Groves
Librizzi
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the Athens S Messenger
Rey Dempsey
Southern Illinois University
Salukis
Jim Carr
Philadelphia
NFL
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Center Pregam Board
Buffalo
Upper Arlington
Westerville North
Delaware
Mansfield
Malabar
Reynoldsburg
Newark
Gahanna
Whitehall
Chuck Winders
Dave
Tucs
Richland Ave
State Farm Insurance Companies
Ome Oies Bloomington Limos
Stave ¢Aam
City Loan
City Loan & Savings
Control Data Corporation
East State Street
Nelsonville
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