Seaver Foster pace Reds past Astros in opener
Tom Seaver and two relievers held Houston to three hits as Cincinnati edged the Astros 2 1 in the first game of a doubleheader. George Foster slammed a first inning two run homer off J R Richard, Ken Griffey drew a leadoff walk and the Reds added the other run. Cesar Cedeno provided Houston's lone early offense with a third inning sacrifice fly. Seaver allowed one more hit after the first, finishing with a strong outing.
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Down Sports Trait Into aru PRESS BOX
A brief sports note reports a trait or change affecting the Down squad and details from the press box. It notes shifts in roster or approach, with emphasis on performance and strategic adjustments observed during the game. No game scores or dates provided in the fragment.
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Colobro Bears West Virginia State College Football Reign
Colobro, famed for turning raw recruits into state champions, builds the Mountain Lions with overlooked players from small towns who become key contributors. West Virginia U. AD Dick Martin confirms Frank Cignetti remains coach for 1979, health permitting, with staff kept if coaching duties prove too demanding.
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WVU coach awaits 1980 season results for rebuilding plan
Discussions on WVU football show Frank expecting a solid season but noting true progress will show in 1980 when 40 of the current first stringers return. The piece also notes ratings factors, including overall records, schedules, and strength of opponents.
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NBA Draft First Round Picks From Across The League
A jumbled OCR list details first round selections across multiple teams and colleges. Names such as Earvin Johnson, Sly Williams, Tony Price, Calvin Natt, and John Manning appear alongside teams from Utah to New York and Seattle to Milwaukee, with colleges like UCLA Seton Hall and Maryland referenced amid a sea of fragmented lines.
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James Bailey
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Truman Clayton
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Lakers sign Magic Johnson in drafted NBA draft surge
Los Angeles signed guard Earvin Magic Johnson from Michigan State to a five year 3 million dollar deal. Chicago used its pick on UCLA star forward David Greenwood, while New York added center Bill Cartwright from San Francisco. Washington chose Steve Martin from Georgetown, with Mark Eaton and Alton Byrd also selected among 203 players in a four hour draft.
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Buss Confirms West Will Not Be Back As Lakers' Coach
New owner Jerry Buss announced that Jerry West will not return as Los Angeles Lakers coach for the 1979-80 season. West’s contract expired after the last season and the Lakers will seek a new coach, with Jerry Tarkanian among candidates. West, a Lakers great, led the team to multiple playoffs and a 1972 title as a player.
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Orioles Win Opener 1-0 In Tennessee
Bluefield Orioles edge Johnson City 1-0 to start Appalachian League season. Storm Davis earned the win over seven innings, Gary Zedenek and David Pfeiffer finished with relief appearances and a save. Angelo Blake drew the decisive walk scoring the only run in the fifth. Don Marelli contributed on defense with two double plays.
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