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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1978

Page

8

Hall of Fame Inducts Mathews MacPhail Joss in 1970

Eddie Mathews Larry MacPhail and Addie Joss inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. Mel Allen and Red Barber receive Ford C. Erick Award while Edgar Munzel and Gordon Cobbledick honored with J. G. Taylor Spink Award. Mathews cites lifelong love of baseball as he reflects on records and influence.

Cooperstown N.Y Baseball Hall of Fame Eddie Mathews Larry MacPhail Addie Joss Cleveland Mel Allen Red Barber Ford Cerick Edgar Munzel Gordon Cobbledick J.G. Taylor Spink

Walton-Less Blazers Offer Ticket Refunds Amid Walton Exit

Portland awaits a decision as the Trail Blazers refund season-ticket holders upset by Bill Walton leaving the NBA club. Walton plans talks with the Knicks and Warriors while San Diego, Philadelphia, and other teams circle. Walton seeks a winning, medically aligned fit and a non-pillage trade, with social and geographic appeal shaping options.

Portland Ore Portland Trail Blazers Bill Walton National Basketball Association New York Knicks Golden State Warriors Walton Blazer John White White Willis Reed Eddie Donovan Mike Burke New York Sonny Werblin Madison Square Gardentree Knicks Bill Jack Scott al Attles Scotty Sterling Gene Shue San Diego Irv Levin Blazers Seattle Scott Philadelphia Pat Williams 76Ers Golden State NBA Denver Los Angeles San Francisco UCLA Bay Area John Bassett Bil S -11 Waltons Sesson Shue S*ue Buffalo Bull Jack Harnsay Trail Blazers

Fidrych Ends Season After Tendinitis Flare Up

Detroit Tigers pitcher Mark Fidrych is out for the year due to a tendinitis flare up after doctors advised rest. WJR cited two sources close to Fidrych and the team, with Tigers officials not yet commenting. The team had been assessing his status for a Wednesday game against Texas and planned a Tuesday press conference.

Detroit Detroit Tigers Mark Fidrych WJR Ford Hospital Tiger Texas Tigers

Orioles Set for Doubleheader With Bristol Tigers

Bristol hosts the Bristol Tigers in an Appalachian League doubleheader as the Orioles seek a return to winning and climb from last place after rain canceled Monday’s slate. they aim to rebound before a home stand Wednesday.

Bristol Bluefield Orioles Bristol Tigers Tigers

Sunday Baseball Scores And Upcoming Schedule

Sunday results show Outrot and Chicago 0 New York 3. Baltimore 0 Boston 4. Milwaukee 12 Des Moines City. Toronto 0 Seattle 3. Minnesota 1 Cleveland 2. Monday’s games include Toronto 2 Baltimore 1. Seattle at Minnesota. Chicago at Kansas City and other notable matchups. Tuesday features five games including Boston at Cleveland and New York at Milwaukee with various player notes and standings. Wednesday brings Cleveland at Boston and Chicago at Toronto among multiple interleague showdowns. Additional listings include runs batted in leaders and pitching stats across the league.

Outrot Chicago New Yorks Baltmore Boston Milwaukee Toronto Underwood Miwensee Caldwell New York Trow Texas Mirapella Detroit Rotema Scottie Moneycult Minnesota Gort Proty Kansas City Spurroret California Hartzell Jonnsean Cleveland Baltimore Seattle Associated Press Cokiang Carew Pinella Ao Rice Histe Gtremas Baylor Californi A Murrey Jthomps Stavd Rice Jtremesn Hise Thornton Gore Guidry Gale Lyle Sosa Cariang Eckersley Rome

Connors Wins Over Frawley in Open Clay Court Showdown

In Indianapolis, top seed Jimmy Connors defeated Rod Frawley 6 3 6 2 to begin his bid for a third U.S. Open Clay Court title. No. 16 Phil Dent faces Bill Scanlon in the final. Women’s top seed Mima Jausovec was upset by 20-year-old Viviana Gonzalez of Argentina 14 64 60, and Carrie Meyers of Indianapolis beat Kathy May 64 63 in another upset.

Allen Kuhn Indianapolis Jimmy Connors Rod Frawley Phil Dent Bill Scanlon Mima Jansovec Viviana Gonzalez Argentina Gonzalez Carrie Meyers Kathy May Chicago Bill Buckner Chicago Cubs Pittsburgh Pirates Mike Vail Manny Trillo Danny Johnson Vail Jerry Reuss Jim Blackwell Ed Whitson Reuss Larry Buttner Trillo Ivan DeJesus Rodney Scott Willie Hernandez Hernandez Pirates

Braves Beat Reds 5-3 as Gilbreath Drives In Two

Atlanta built a 4-0 lead behind Mahler and Garber. Gilbreath delivered a sacrifice fly and a bunt for two RBIs, while Seaver suffered his seventh loss in nine starts since his no hitter. Garrett wild pitches contributed to Cincinnati scoring, as Rose's 44-game streak ended last week on Mahler’s mound.

Cincinnati Mickey Mahler Gene Garber Rod Gilbreath Atlanta Braves Reds Tom Seaver Gilbreath Braves Mahler Garber Wild Garber Pete Rose Atlanta Seaver Jeff Burroughs Joe Nolan Burroughs Vic Correll Nolan Dale Murphy Murphy Ken Henderson George Foster

Falcons Rally Past Jets In Exhibition Thriller

Sub quarterback June Jones sparked a comeback for the Atlanta Falcons, clinching a 20-17 win over the New York Jets in an NFL exhibition opener. Jets led 17-0 at halftime after TD passes by Richard Todd and Pat Ryan and a Nick Lowrey field goal. Jones connected with Al Jackson for key gains, then ran in the go ahead score early in the third quarter.

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Vilas Captures Grand Prix Net Title In New Jersey

Guillermo Vilas won the Grand Prix tennis championship at Orange Lawn Club in South Orange defeating Jose-Luis Clerc 6-1 6-3 to claim $15,000 and his second final win over Clerc in less than a month. Clerc beat John McEnroe in the semifinal 6-2 4-6 6-3.

South Orange N.J Guillermo Vilas Jose-Luis Clerc Vilas Orange Lawn Tennis Club Clerc Balazs Taroczy Hungary Taroczy John McEnroe Gistaad Switzerland

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