Reds back in NL playoffs after club overhaul
Cincinnati returns to the National League playoffs with a revamped lineup led by Ray Knight and Dave Concepcion and led by manager John McNamara. The Reds aim for a fifth World Series appearance, facing Pittsburgh after two games in Cincinnati. Key names include Seaver in relief of past aces, and stars Bench Foster and Collins helping offset Griffin's injury. Willie Stargell anchors the Pirates as they seek a return to post season glory.
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Angels Ready for First Playoff Shot in Franchise History
The California Angels host Baltimore in game one of the AL Championship Series with Nolan Ryan opposing Jim Palmer. Palmer faced criticism over the opener as Mike Flanagan rested for game two. Angels stars include Bobby Grich, Don Baylor, Joe Rudi, Rod Carew, and Jim Fregosi. Orioles counter with Ken Singleton Eddie Murray and Lee May led by Weaver versus Fregosi's strategy.
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Odd season highlights shake up 1979 baseball
UPI notes an eventful 1979 season with an umpires strike, a 23-22 game, ejections, injuries, and ten new managers. Defending division champs faltered as Yankees and Phillies dropped, Orioles posted the best AL record despite Palmer's absence, and many stars endured injuries and odd incidents across both leagues.
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Olympic hopeful Kurt Thomas leads US at Pacific Gym Championships
Kurt Thomas of Portland Ore won the men's competition with an individual 58.50 as the United States totaled 116.0 points to finish ahead of Japan and China in the Pacific Gymnastics Championships first leg. Bart Connors and James Hartung followed closely.
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Cubs name new boss
Chicago Cubs select Preston Gomez, a Los Angeles Dodgers coach, to manage next season replacing resigning Herman Franks. General Manager Bob Kennedy praises Gomez for his baseball experience and fitting managerial mold. Gomez previously led the San Diego Padres in their 1969 expansion debut.
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