Things are Changing For Texas Jackie Brown
Baseball's third shot at the big leagues sees 31 year old pitcher Jackie Brown impress in a Texas Rangers 5-1 exhibition win over the Atlanta Braves. Brown tossed five scoreless innings as manager Billy Martin hails him as his best spring pitcher, while Dennis Eckersley of the Indians shines in three hitless innings for Chicago Cubs.
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MLB umpires and leagues reach revised pension agreement
National League President Charles S. Feeney and American League President Lee MacPhail announced a revised pension program after a day-long meeting with the Major League Umpires Association. Details were not disclosed and the group had been upset by a New York newspaper report suggesting a possible strike.
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UCLA Wins Its 10th NCAA Cage Crown
UCLA defeats Kentucky 92 to 85 to capture its 10th NCAA basketball title in 12 years. Coach John Wooden, retiring after 40 seasons, directs a disciplined, fast-paced, defensively smart game that neutralizes Kentucky’s size and seals a marquee farewell for the revered maestro.
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Forsch Emerges as Cardinals Spring Standout from Cedar Rapids
In St. Petersburg report on Bob Forsch, the Cardinals’ right-hander who began as a third baseman in Cedar Rapids before becoming a pro in 1970. His spring ERA 1.71 leads the club. he pitched seven innings of three hit one run in a 5-4 win over the Mets as fans hope he secures a rotation spot if Bob Gibson is not ready.
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Pass the Hash and Baseball Banter from Cedar Rapids to St Pete
Forsch recalls Cedar Rapids memories including Mollie Kneen whom he married in Washington Iowa now lives in Sacramento while Bob attends Sacramento State. Expos boss Jim Fanning expects Mike Curran to join one of the Expos farm clubs this season. Local longtime PA man Frank Hearn has died. Langfield grandstand renovation debated. Cards and Mets visit spring training in St. Pete where Canadians fill seats. Yogi Berra and Cater anecdotes spice the tourney chatter with a lighthearted dugout visit to the Expos.
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