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Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1977

Page

3

Mr Cub Banks Among Hall Of Fame Enshrinees

Erle Banks nicknamed Mr. Cub was inducted alongside Al Lopez Amos Rugle Joe Sewell Martin Dihigo and John Henry Loyd at Cooperstown amid rain clearing to sun. Banks praised fans teammates and Philip Wrigley while noting his debt to late figures and baseball pioneers. The ceremony drew about 660 Cubs fans and marked the 163rd Hall of Fame induction.

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Ex-Coach Dark Sees Cubs In It Until End

Chicago based ex Cubs coach Alvin Dark, now Padres manager, says the Cubs will stay in a tight four team race for NL East title with Philadelphia Pittsburgh and St Louis. He notes the Cubs’ run scoring and lack of strikeout power, praising Ontiveros Buckner DeJesus and others. Dark predicts Sutter’s injury hurts but Giusti should help pitching.

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Reds Frustration Grows As clubhouse roils in tension

Cincinnati stars clash with the press amid a slump as Johnny Bench denounces “cheapshot artists” and George Foster refuses interviews after harsh critiques. Dave Concepcion complains of unfair blame while Pete Rose defends writers as the Reds trail the Dodgers by 11 games in the West.

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Twins Rookie Pitcher Faces Painful Season

Tommy Johnson, a 12-3 with 13 saves reliever for the Minnesota Twins, endures a nerve problem in his right arm. He has pitched 107 innings in 50 games as the team contends for the AL West lead, while trainers apply heat packs and ultrasound to keep him ready. Johnson’s manager and trainer emphasize his work ethic and physical strain as they manage daily performance.

Bloomington Johnson Twins Tommy Gette Mauch Dick Martin Martin Reliet Mauch

Dorsett Out For A Week With Knee Strain

Dallas Cowboys star Tony Dorsett will miss Dallas' Saturday preseason game in Seattle after aggravating a bruised left knee. Coach Tom Landry said rest and conditioning work should clear the problem. Dorsett carried seven times for 26 yards in the opening win over San Diego.

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Yarborough Regains NASCAR Point Lead at Talladega

Cale Yarborough reclaiming the Grand National points lead after finishing second at Talladega pushed him past Richard Petty who placed 11th. The standings show Yarborough with 3,125 points to Petty’s 3,083 with several races remaining.

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Wynn's Engine Tune-Up Promises Quick Highway Relief

A vintage ad touts Wynn's Engine Tune-Up as a fast solution for sluggish cars. It claims the air treatment quiets valves and lifters within 10 minutes of driving, dissolving deposits that cause rough performance.

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