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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1978
Page
9
Milwaukee rises to the top region of the American League East as August unfolds with a young, fast-developing roster and revamped pitching under George Bamberger. The manager, a former Orioles pitching coach, earns praise for guiding a surprising Brewers rise from midseason slump to contention.
Last winter Harry Dalton began a Brewers rebuild by remodeling the front office and scouting staff. With January bringing a fresh executive suite but no field manager Dalton called his former associate George Bamberger to recruit him, facing initial resistance before his eventual agreement.
Brewers manager Dave Bamberger touts a youth-filled staff led by Lary Sorensen Mike Caldwell Jerry Augustine and Bill Castro as the key to interest in a .500 season. He notes Moose Haas sidelined with a bad arm and says experience wins when a club has veteran arms from other teams. Next year the young Brewers will carry the summer of 78 experience.
Richmond AP reports Dave Robbins, eight-year standout high school coach, is hired as Virginia Union University basketball mentor becoming the first white coach at VUU and first in the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association. He succeeds Robert Moore who left for Johnson C. Smith University.
Don Sports notes Catfish Hunter, now with the New York Yankees after a rich free agent deal, has shown two strong outings despite doubts about his shoulder. Manager Bob Lemon credits improved control and variety, calling him a surgeon on the mound.
The writer reflects on the New England Patriots and Steve Grogan, praising Grogan as a great double threat and noting historic near-misses in playoff games. The piece argues luck plays a role in championships and doubts the Patriots’ title chances this time, while comparing sports legends to broader historical figures.
Ben Crenshaw and Miller Barber shot 66 to share the opening round lead at the Pleasant Valley Golf Classic in Sutton Massachusetts. Ray Floyd and Mark Hayes followed at 67, with a large group at 68 and 69 including Andy Bean and John Lister, as players competed for a $225,000 purse.
AP reports the Billy Martin Reggie Jackson feud remains heated as Martin calls Jackson a born liar and says Jackson helped prompt his resignation. Jackson meets with Yankees owner Steinbrenner amid a 8 7 win over Milwaukee while Steinbrenner downplays comments and Rosen seeks discretion. Martin apologizes for airport remarks and defends past talks with Jackson, saying the dispute stemmed from a slip of the tongue and noting Jackson’s attitude as 25 players. Jackson dodges a future with Martin, saying a return in 1980 is a long way off and questions about a potential reunion linger.
Sandra Post shot a 6 under par 67 to take the first round lead at the North Hills Country Club in Manhasset New York for the LPGA $100 000 tournament. Nancy Lopez struggled to a 79 with six over par as she began the event following a strong European Open showing.
Washington tests veteran Jean Fugett at wide receiver as Green Bay plans to stifle the Redskins ground game in an exhibition. Bart Starr worries about the 3-4 defense after last week’s struggles.
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