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Newspaper
Danville Register
Location
Danville, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1977
Page
4
Fred Lynn of the Boston Red Sox is drawing attention as the All-Star Game nears making AL fans across the country feel more informed about the event and its stars.
Dodgers stars Steve Garvey and Ron Cey power in runs, driving in 150 by midseason as the top RBI duo in the majors. Their pace threatens franchise records while Garvey and Cey credit strong hitters ahead of them for their production.
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Steve Garvey topped three million votes in fan balloting for MLB All Star Game, reaching 3,034,821 as announced by Commissioner Bowie Kuhn. Voting ended July 4, with NL starters to be named Monday. top NL voteGetters include Morgan Bench Concepcion Cey Luzinski Parker Foster.
Thurman Munson and Graig Nettles homered and drove in seven runs to lift the New York Yankees to a 7-5 win over the Baltimore Orioles in a crucial American League East contest Friday. The victory opened a pivotal series and set the tone for the stretch run.
The Yankees beat the Orioles 10-8 as Munson hit a two run homer off Rudy May and Nettles added a 17th homer. The result widened New York’s division lead to two games over Baltimore, while Boston moved to second with a 7-3 win over Milwaukee.
In Leasburg Raritan Softball Tournament action Yanceyville edged Bravetown 12-11 while Prospect Hill defeated Green Acres Grill 2 46. Ronald Pruitt homered twice for Green Acres in five at bats, Curtis Inman went 4-for-6 and David Puryear contributed for Yanceyville. The event moves to tonight with finals Sunday.
A 6 pm playful game pits has beens against never has beens with bragging rights on the line. Mickey Mantle League all star match Danville versus Pittsylvania County follows. Managers include Willie McCubbins for the former and Lefty Wilson as a possible coach for the latter.
Cleveland Indians outfielder Jonny Grubb went on the 15 day disabled list with a pinched nerve in his right wrist and Charlie Spikes was recalled from the Toledo farm. Spikes had been batting .290 with seven home runs and 3 RBIs at Toledo. A bidder led by Edward DeBartolo Jr. sought to buy the Boston Red Sox, presenting an offer in Boston while Dom DiMaggio group and others remained in contention. DeBartolo, a Cleveland resident, built a mall empire before acquiring sports interests.
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