Padres Manager Seeks Garvey Rest But Plans Record Chase
In Yuma, Steve Garvey nears tying Billy Williams with 1,117 consecutive games and intends to play all 162. Manager Dick Williams aims to rest him occasionally to keep two sluggers fresh, planning talks after Garvey reaches the milestone.
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Fresh sports debates to spark bored fans
A TV series will stage three-man panels of vintage sports figures debating questions from who was better Mantle or Mays to who was the meanest man in sports. Topics include spitting legends Reggie Jackson versus Harvey Kuenn, organists, and Babe Ruth’s famous called shot with broader playful twists.
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NBC bids $1 billion for baseball rights
NBC Sports, already showing half of Major League Baseball, offered $1 billion to be the sole network broadcaster. The five year deal starts in 1984, worth about $500 million for half the telecasts, with ABC holding first refusal on the other half.
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Bulls Lose Woolridge and Lester for Season and UI Coach Harris to UT
Chicago Bulls forward Orlando Woolridge tears a ligament in his right knee and guard Ronnie Lester fractures his right kneecap, likely ending their seasons. In Champaign, Walt Harris departs Illinois to join Tennessee as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach, to call plays.
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Tate sues NY Post for $10 million libel claim
Former heavyweight champion John Tate filed a $10 million libel suit in Knoxville against the New York Post over a Dick Young column stating there is something neurologically wrong with Tate. The attorney said the column alleged Tate collapses under a blows and convulses.
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Garagiola Withdraws From Tucson Open Sponsorship Switch
Sports celebrity Joe Garagiola withdraws from the Tucson Open after the event shifts to corporate sponsorship by Seiko Time Corp. The 1984 tournament will be played as match play with regular and senior tour pros for a $1 million purse.
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