Isley Baseball Awards Ballot For 1977 Honors
The column presents a baseball awards ballot for 1977 with picks for MVPs and managers in both leagues. Key named figures include Greg Luzinak and Reggie Jackson as MVPs, Tom Lasorda and Earl Weaver as managers, and John Candelaria and Jim Palmer for Cy Young. It also suggests overachieving/underperforming teams and praise for Weaver, Lasorda, and Martin, concluding that the debate is open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar
Greg Luzinak
Phillies
Reggie Jackson
Yankees
Tom Lasorda
Dodgers
Earl Weaver
Orioles
John Candelaria
Pirates
Jim Palmer
Rod Carew
Twins
Billy Martin
Cincinnati Reds
Catfish Hunter
New York Mets
Om Seaver
Dave Kingman
California Angels
San Diego Padres
Texas
Atlanta
Cleveland
Milwaukee
Don Gullett
Hurl Weaver
Bobby Grich
Wayne Garland
Don Zimmer
Bostons
Weaver
Lasorda
Why Didn’t Pirates Win? Phillies Clinch NL East Title
AP reports on the 1980 Pirates second place in the NL East behind the Phillies. Key figures include Mike Schmidt Greg Luzinski Larry Bowa Dave Johnson Garry Maddox Bake McBride Steve Carlton Rich Gossage Dave Parker Bill Robinson Frank Taveras John Candeleria Omar Moreno Jerry Reuss Bruce Kison Rennie Stennett and Willie Stargell. Gossage praises the Phillies 101 win season while Tanner notes the club’s strong play and a partial season-ending injury stretch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Pirates
Mike Schmidt
Greg Luzinski
Larry Bowa
Dave Johnson
Garry Maddox
Bake McBride
Steve Carlton
Philadelphia Phillies
Chuck Tanner
Rich Gossage
Gossage
Phillies
Danny Murtaugh
Pirate
Frank Taveras
Ed Sudo
Taveras
John Candélaria
Omar Moreno
Moreno
Tanner
Jerry Reuss
Bruce Kison
Pirates
Willie Stargell
Rennie Stennett
Surprises Hit Pennsylvania Conference Football Weekend
In the Western Division, Shippensburg, Slippery Rock, and Lock Haven all dropped early tests as Edinboro beat Indiana, Clarion swept West Liberty, and Lock Haven blanked Cal State. East Stroudsburg’s upset loss to Kutztown ended its 21 game unbeaten run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Shippensburg
Indiana
Slippery Rock
Edinboro
Lock Haven
California
Clarion
IUP
Steve Neal
Indians
Bryan Libert
Golden Anderson
Boro
Rockets
Dan Spittal
Bald Eagles
Vulcans
Cal State
West Liberty
West Virginia
Mike Greiner
East Stroudsburg
Kutztown
Bucs Gossage Free Agent Market Move Discussed
AP report notes post season free agency opening with 64 players eligible for the re entry draft and top stars ready to set market prices. It highlights sluggers Richie Zisk Larry Hisle Dave Kingman Oscar Gamble as prime targets for teams needing power and balance in the lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Rothenberg
Richie Zisk
Larry Hissé
Dave Kingman
Zisk
Hisle
Kingman
International Stars Named International Stars Named
Joe Morgan of the Pawtucket Red Sox was named International League Manager of the Year by league writers and broadcasters. The IL All-Star team includes Terry Crowley and others from Rochester Syracuse Columbus Pawtucket and Richmond with Crowley as home run leader and Murphy in RBIs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Joe Morgan
Pawtucket Red Sox
Red Sox
Boston
Terry Crowley
Rochester Red Wings
Mike Edwards
Columbus Clippers
Greg Pryor
Syracuse Chiefs
Ted Cox
Pawtucket
Larry Harlow
Gamble and Stargell Could Reshape Free Agent Market
At 27 Gamble is a risky yet not inexpensive target while 38 year old Willie Stargell carries injury history after a 13 homer season in 63 games. Lyman Bostock and Ralph Garr provide strong run production, while free agents include Mike Torrez, Ross Grimsley, Doc Medich and Rich Gossage among pitchers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gamble
Willie Stargell
Pittsburgh Pirates
Lyman Bostock
Ralph Garr
Don Gullett
Wayne Garland
Mike Torrez
Ross Grimsley
Doc Medich
Rich Ossage
Pittsburgh
Gossage
Rawly Eastwick
Eastwick
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Pirates three standouts shine in NL stats and fall in farm shift
Pittsburgh Pirates enjoyed a strong season as a team in second place while Dave Parker led the NL batters with a .238 average and 215 hits. Frank Taveras topped the league with 70 stolen bases and John Candelaria posted a 2.34 ERA with nine of his last ten decisions won. In Niagara Falls, the Pirates announced the end of their eight year NY Penn League affiliation with the club, with Dick Webb noting financial and geographic reasons and hopes for a new major league partner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gossage
Gueas
Pittsburgh
Richie Zisk
Chicago White Sox
Tanner
Dave Parker
Parker
Bill Robinson
Pittsburgh Pirates
NUL
Roberto Clemente
Shorstop
Frank Taveras
Max Carey
John Candelaria
Niagara Falls
N.Y
Dick Webb
Pirates
Webb
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Oscar Gamble
Fred Jackson Insurance
Herth
Cantor Street
Pama
Forstate Farm Hospital Surgical Insurance
Woodworth
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Gan
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