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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1981
Page
14
California Angels owner Gene Autry names Gene Mauch as new manager after firing shortstop turned skipper Fregosi. Autry cited club interests and Mauch's prior reputation with Phillies and Expos, amid a 22-25 start and 65-95 record the previous season.
Cincinnati reports Johnny Bench fractured his left ankle during a slide into second base. The injury, an undisplaced fracture of the lateral malleolus, will sideline him about eight weeks and cast for three weeks. Bench had raised his average to .343 before the accident at Riverfront Stadium.
Atlanta pitcher Gaylord Perry improves to 293-? with a 9-4 decision over the Dodgers. He notes a better early start, while Fernando Valenzuela allows seven runs in 3 2/3 innings during a Braves four-run rally. Garvey homers for Los Angeles as Cincinnati and Pittsburgh post wins elsewhere.
Pirates drop opener in series while Cubs suffer their 31st loss in 40 decisions. Berra drives in 12 runs in 55 at bats. Roy Howell belts a grand slam for Milwaukee and Ted Simmons adds a two run shot. Mike Caldwell and Rollie Fingers combine on eight hitters with Fingers earning the save. Leon Roberts hits a three run homer as Texas rallies from a 2-2 tie behind Rick Honeycutt who allows seven hits and walks none.
The Cleveland Indians open a four game set with the New York Yankees in Cleveland Stadium. The series aims to draw over 200000 fans, part of a weekend that was shifted by a strike deadline delay.
Atlanta veteran Phil Niekro joked about the rookie Fernando Valenzuela after Perry's strong outing against the Dodgers. Niekro noted Perry pitched a heck of a game. the 9-4 win showcased the Braves' 42 year pairing of Niekro and Perry.
Oakland pitcher Bo McLaughlin will have surgery to repair a fractured left cheekbone upper jaw and sinuses after being hit by a line drive. Merritt Hospital officials said no acute eye damage and he is expected to remain hospitalized about a week.
Newport officials announced Rod Laver will be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame this year. The Australian champion, the only player to win all four majors in the same calendar year twice, joins two living sportsmen as honorees.
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