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Newspaper
Bennington Banner
Location
Bennington, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1977
Page
12
New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner signed free agent reliever Rich Gossage to a six year contract estimated at 2.5 million dollars. Steinbrenner praised the deal as a very good business move following the 1977 free agent signings that helped bring a championship to New York.
UPI reports new Braves manager Jose Cox, 36, vows to push hard yet avoid pressure on players as Atlanta seeks pitching help after a 4.85 ERA season. GM Bill Lucas and owner Ted Turner indicated no major free-agent signings due to costs, with Cox chosen over rivals including Yogi Berra.
Andre Dawson of the Montreal Expos was named the National League Rookie of the Year by the Baseball Writers Association, edging New York Mets outfielder Steve Henderson by one vote. Dawson batted .282 with 19 homers, 65 RBIs and 21 stolen bases in 1976. Henderson played 99 games for the Mets, batting .297 with 12 homers and 65 RBIs. Gene Richards of San Diego and Floyd Bannister of Houston also received votes.
A Suffolk County Probate court judge postponed ruling on an Ohio bid to block the sale of the Boston Red Sox to Haywood Sullivan’s group. A-TO, owner of Rawlings, argues the Yawkey estate must sell to the highest bidder. Sullivan’s bid was about 16 million. A-TO bid 18.75 million. The sale awaits AL owners approval after resolution. Meanwhile Bill Campbell was named Pitcher of the Year by Boston Baseball Writers, posting 13-9 with 31 saves and a 2.96 ERA. He will be honored January 26 at the writers’ dinner.
Minnesota and Atlanta hockey results show Atlanta with early leads and penalties in the first period while Minnesota rallies. Notable scorers include Chouinard Lysiak Clement and Zanussi for Minnesota with several penalties listed across all periods. Continuations detail Colorado and New York hockey scores, with Trottier Bossy and related penalties.
Dick Drago, 32, agreed to a multi year contract with the Boston Red Sox offering a chance to reclaim a starting role and chase a World Series. He noted the Red Sox bats and his desire for a fresh start after limited innings last season.
Quebec City UP I reports Gordie Howe, sidelined by a left hand injury from a Sunday game, could not play Tuesday in front of 11,697 fans hoping for his 1000th goal. Howe noted his milestone would be nice but values the Rocket Richard record more. He warned teammates against forcing plays to set him up.
Mt Anthony opened its 1977-78 season with a brief intrasquad scrimmage on a Vermont tour. The new Patriots featured three standout freshmen Rob McKeniie Bruce Benyon and Dave Miller with only three seniors on the roster. MAU hosts Hoosick Falls Dec 13 and season tickets remain available through coach Dave Fredrickson.
Quebec Nordiques defeated the New England Whalers 5-4 to snap a 14 game unbeaten streak and extend WHA records. Key goals by Lyle Mayer Boudrais Fitchner Tardif Bordeleau and Pleau helped Quebec hold a 4-2 lead after two periods before Pleau added late insurance. Whalers blamed officiating and injuries including Gordie Howe missing the game as they prepared to host Indianapolis Racers.
In a renewed debate Holy Cross faces Boston College as BC holds a 40 29 3 series edge and has won nine straight overall while Holy Cross stands 1 9. BC enters favored after a national schedule with a 6 4 mark.
Former Boston Red Sox general manager Dick OConnell reportedly receives a lifetime payment package after being let go as part of a club sale. The Herald American and WCVB-TV reported he earned full 1977 salary, a 25000 bonus, 100000 severance and a 50000 annual pension for life. The news came amid court actions over the club sale to Haywood Sullivan and Buddy LeRoux, and requests by ATO Inc. to block the sale.
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