McCovey wins comeback award in 1977 season
Willie McCovey 39, of the San Francisco Giants, is chosen as the National League comeback player of the year by UPI with 17 of 22 votes. The veteran slugger hit .283 with 28 homers and 86 RBI after a disappointing 1976, while Tommy John, Jeff Burroughs, and Johnny Bench received multiple votes.
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NEW York
UPI
Willie McCovey
San Francisco Giants
McCovey
RBI
Tommy John
Los Angeles Dodgers
Jeff Burroughs
Atlanta Braves
Louisiana group makes A s offer to move Oakland A s
A suburban banker and partners will offer Oakland A s owner Charlie Finley 12 million dollars to relocate the team to the Louisiana Superdome. California stadium boss Bill Cunningham vows suit if he leaves, citing a contract keeping home games at the facility through 1987.
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New Orleans
UPI
Oakland A
Charlie Finley
Louisiana Superdome
California
Bill Cunningham
Finley
Bailey to represent vet in Belmont Park sting case
Attorney F. Lee Bailey was retained to represent Dr. Mark Gerard, a 43-year-old veterinarian accused in the Belmont Park sting case. The dispute centers on allegedly substituting Uruguayan stakes winner Cinzano as a ringer for Lebon in a Sept. 23 race, resulting in Gerard collecting over $77,000 after the 57-1 odds.
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Cinzano
Lebon
Gerard
Bailey
Neil T. Shayne
Kennedy International Airport
Uruguay
State Supreme Court
Theodore Velsor
Racing Board
Belmont
Velsor
Cincinnati Card Show Attracts Collectors From Coast To Coast
The fifth annual Greater Cincinnati Area Sports Collectors Convention opened a three day run at the Hilton Inn Sharonville drawing memorabilia buffs nationwide. Reds publicist Bob Rathgeber boasted of a vast card stash and a personal collection exceeding 100000 cards while jokes about Twinkies and Hostess cards added local flavor. Admission stood at 1 dollar for adults and 50 cents for children.
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Cincinnati
UPI
Cincinnati Area
Cincinnati Reds
Bob Rathgeber
Rathgeber
Topps
Hostess Cupcake Co
Hilton Inn
Sharonville
Horse Race Card Results From Friday Night Meet
A Friday program lists pacing and trotting divisions with winners and placing for each pace from First Pace Mile to Tenth Pace Mile, plus numerous Grade races. Notable names include Vic Man, Fleet Paloma, Good Time Pete, Liberal Arts, Cherub, Field of Honor, Chief Cadet, Caroline No, Iris Spring and many others across divisions, with payoffs and quinielas noted.
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Pete
Narragansett
Mighty Boniface
P Butler
Count K G
Prune
Josiah D
Little Foxie Dutch
Jonn Early Bird
More Reliable
Rips Candy Man
Stacy Dares
Rich Lou
Scarlet Tartan
Togincall
Liberal Arts
Kash Happy
Lobesto Hanover
Bo Gator
Barbie Byrd
Galilee Council
Fiji Byrd
Ryans Express
Lieutenant Love
M J Scotland
Pretty Lisa
Georgia
Aston Beulah
Benny R
Walkill Taurus
Martha Dawn
Susan Mac N
Montague Xpress
Mr. Bojangle
Chew
Chip Pam Bit
Barner Lobel
Darling Ruby
Blossom Belle
Mighty Avenger
Y L Mini
Rays Nat
Renie’s
Pecks
Mike Hawk
Smudge
Jenny’s Jewel
Chief Cadet
Moon Baby
Witcliff Ginger
Printer’s Friend
Jimbo
Jetthro
Berkley Tony
R Jeff
Bebe Daniels
Blissful Again
Super Dame
Kap Kan
el Prince
Rapid Cap
Daresay
Gr's Cracker, 2 Mad Hatter
Dutch Dalton
R Crickette
Old Bruce
Filfialho
Did Jansen
Cousin
Tim
Caroline No
Eric's Dream
Texas
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Johnny Bench
San Diego Padres
Oakland A’s
The
Giants
John
Dodgers
Burroughs
Texas Rangers
Braves
Bench
Reds
Louisiana Group
Make A
Cunningham
Bob Thompson
Metairie
Plete
Thompson
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
New Orleans Athletics
Pelicans
Dome
Medicine Bow
Wyo
Wyoming
Peter Muchmore
Muchmore
Wyoming Game and Fish
Much More
New York State Racing and Wagering Board
Saratoga
Vic Man
Susie Eden
Mr. Whitney
Super Secret
Judge Lad
Smokestack
Clayhaven Alpha
Mountain Income
Coronation
Archertown Road
Lee Collins
Arin Idol
B Square
Jameies
Hinsdale
Dove
Angie Scott
Huskee
Diamond’s Rose
McGrath's Cafe
Little Rascal
Watney’s Way
Ebony Wind
Marcol
R May
Tennie Baby
Sparrow Bet
la Maria
Mr. Early Flite
Modern Molly
R Hutch
Royal Greek
Sinaia
Beach Boys
Glen Bes
Bolt
Aike
Raion Flint Conway
This Kid
Quiniela
Stella Be
Honey
Kile Sha
Ayn Jill
Quineta
Sn Grand Union
Greenberg
Hamilton Beach
Frank
Greenberg's
E Grand Union
Boston
Popper
Joe Namath
TIMEX
Black & Decker
Hanes
Rockwell
Panasonic
Orbital
Sander
Hoover Vacuum
Adams
Greenberg’s
West Bend
Fryette
Fryer
Fortres Polar
eBlue
Brown S.M.L
Mac
McCulloch
H. Greenberg
Bennington
Curran
Mass
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