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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1974
Page
8
Predictions are fun and speculative as Bob McCray foresees the 1974 season. He splits the American League into East and West with the Red Sox and Athletics favored, notes rising Royals and Brewers threats, and projects strong showings from the Pirates, Expos, Astros, and Dodgers while cautioning on others.
National and American League games listed with teams, pitchers, and attendance. Multiple venues show dates Friday through Saturday with start times and expected crowds for games in Cincinnati Milwaukee Chicago Boston Detroit Houston San Francisco Los Angeles New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh St Louis Oakland and Baltimore, including notable matchups and broadcast notes.
Luis Aparicio, with 18-year pro career, is among 12 AL shortstop nominees for the 45th All-Star Game in Pittsburgh. Red Sox cut him last week, fans may cast a sympathy vote in the national computer balloting May 25 to July 7.
Miami reports a record 32 players earn 100000 or more with Dick Allen the highest at 223000. Reggie Jackson Don Sutton and others join the elite as arbitration boosts some salaries while others approach Babe Ruth era money.
Pompano Beach Florida AP Billy Martin fuels Rangers optimism for 1974 saying winning is everything. He inspires players like Jeff Burroughs who hit 30 homers last season with the club finishing last in the AL West. If pitching holds up the club could surprise many.
NBC announces 41 regular season major league games for 1974 plus All-Star Game, playoffs and World Series. Schedule includes 26 Saturday games starting April 6 with Atlanta at Cincinnati and an April 8 Monday night opener Los Angeles at Atlanta. Curt Gowdy and Tony Kubek return as lead announcers with Jim Simpson and Maury Wills on duties. Garagiola will join for a number of telecasts. Guest commentators featured on Monday nights. Baseball World of Joe Garagiola to precede each Monday game. Rangers roster notes include Jim Bibby Ferguson Jenkins with Jenkins replacing Bill Madlock Vic Harris, and catcher options Billings Fahey Sundberg Pruitt.
Walter Alston leads a Dodgers lineup rich in youth and depth as Los Angeles reshapes its roster. New acquisitions include ace reliever Mike Marshall and outfielder Jim Wynn, while Claude Osteen departs for Houston and Willie Davis moves on in a reshuffled center field. The club expects platoons and experimentation with young talent like Steve Yeager and Lee Lacy, but remains anchored by veteran hitters and a pitching staff featuring Sutton Meservsith John Downing and reliever Jim Brewer.
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