NL stars exude confidence ahead of All Star game
NL leaders Dawson Murphy and Schmidt lead the talk as Whitey Herzog’s 1983 squad eyes a 12th straight win at Comiskey Park. Lasorda salutes the roster of Carter Soto Rogers Murphy Dawson and more as first time stars McGee Hammaker Hubbard and Dravecky share the spotlight.
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Chicago
St. Louis Cardinal
Whitey Herzog
Comiskey Park
Montreal Expos
Andre Dawson
Dawson
Atlanta Braves
Dale Murphy
Murphy
Montreal
RBI
Atlanta
Los Angeles Dodgers
Tommy Lasorda
Herzog
Mike Schmidt
Gary Carter
Steve Rogers
Fernando Valenzuela
Mario Soto
Carter
Soto
Rogers
St. Louis
Willie McGee
McGee
San Francisco
Atlee Hammaker
Giants
Glenn Hubbard
Hammaker
San Diego
Dave Dravecky
Braves
Johnny Ray
Pittsburgh
Hubbard
Dravecky
Padres
Kittle thrills in all star debut at Comiskey Park
Chicago White Sox rookie Ron Kittle homered six times in the all star workout and game atmosphere, delivering a high voltage showing before hometown fans. Teammate Gary Ward, Minnesota, described the scene as thrilling and nerve frazzling, while other notes cover NL winning streak comments and mixed half season insights from figures like George Brett and Dave Winfield.
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Leo Durocher
Jocko Conlan
Lou Boudreau
Comiskey Park
Chicago
Mark Dukes
Pa Kittle
Ron Kittle
Chicago White Sox
Kittle
National League
Minnesota Twins
Gary Ward
Ward
Joe Garagiola
NBC
New York Yankees
Dave Winfield
Winfield
Royals Acquire Perry on Waiver Claim
Kansas City Royals claim veteran pitcher Gaylord Perry on waivers from Seattle. Perry, 44, becomes oldest active major leaguer in a move that follows Seattle designating him for assignment and firing manager Rene Lachemann and releasing shortstop Todd Cruz.
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Kansas City, Mo
Gaylord Perry
Kansas City Royals
Perry
Seattle Mariners
Mariners
Rene Lachemann
Todd Cruz
NL Old-Timers Sail Past AL In Classic Comeback
In Chicago Ernie Banks and 50 year veterans recall Babe Ruth’s 1933 homer as Billy Williams belts a two run shot off Hoyt Wilhelm and Don Kessinger drives in the go ahead run. NL Old-Timers beat AL 6 5 in a three inning All Star reunions game with 88 alumni participating.
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Chicago
Ernie Banks
Babe Ruth
Billy Williams
Don Kessinger
Williams
Hoyt Wilhelm
Ruth
Hall of Famers Gather for 1933 World’s Fair Old Timers Game
Milwaukee manager Harvey Kuenn announced a batting order led by Rod Carew and Robin Yount as part of an old-timers game at Comiskey Park. The event, a 1933 World's Fair adjunct, drew 41 Hall of Famers to celebrate baseball history. Carter, the top NL voter, praised the antique atmosphere and his memorabilia collection including early 1950s cards.
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Harvey Kuenn
Milwaukee Brewers
Rod Carew
California
Robin Yount
Milwaukee
Fred Lynn
Jim Rice
Boston
George Brett
Kansas City
Ted Simmons
Dave Winfield
New York
Manny Trillo
Cleveland
Babe Ruth
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Mike Boddicker
Norway
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Baltimore
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Boddicker
Mike
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Jim Palmer
Grande
George Grande
ESPN
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Cedar Rapids Gazette
WTNH
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Tototo
Vwnd
Triumph
Ove
Lindale Mall
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Heer
Ler
New York Yankee
Vernon
Gomez
Enos Slaughter
Nationals
Willie Mays
Ron Santo
Joe Torre
Mays
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Minnie Minoso
al Kaline
Tony Oliva
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Red Schoendienst
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