All-Star First Baseman Garvey Tops NL Balloting
New York AP reports Steve Garvey of the Los Angeles Dodgers became the first NL player to exceed four million fan votes, earning a starting spot for the All-Star game for the fourth consecutive year. The article lists other leading vote-getters across positions for the National League and American League rosters.
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New York
Steve Garvey
Los Angeles Dodgers
AllStar
Garvey
Reggie Jackson
Joe Morgan
Dave Concepcion
George Foster
Johnny Bench
Cincinnati Reds
Ron Cey
Los Angeles
Greg Luzinski
Philadelphia Phillies
Dave Parker
Pittsburgh Pirates
Bave Concepecion
Joe, Morgan
Cincinnati Reda
Greg Luazinski
AP Wire
Fregosi Eyes World Series Ring With Pirates
Jim Fregosi, 35, hopes to add a World Series ring to his lone personal treasure. The former Angels Mets and Rangers star, traded to Pittsburgh in June, has played 18 of 26 games, batting .325 with 12 hits and 10 RBIs, including a Sunday triple that helped the Pirates sweep Philadelphia. He jokes with manager Chuck Tanner about benching or trading him.
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Pittsburgh
Jim Fregosi
California Angels
New York Mets
Texas Rangers
Fregosi
Pittsburgh Pirates
Chicago
Ed Kirkpatrick
Texas
Willie Stargeil
Philadelphia
Chuck Tanner
Chuck
Montreal Expos Outfield Trio Shines In Early 70s Era
New York AP notes Montreal Expos three young outfielders Ellis Valentine Warren Cromartie and Andre Dawson average about 22 years old with a .300 plus batting line and strong all around game. Valentine leads with power and speed while Cromartie and Dawson steadily improve, boosting hopes for an All-Star level season.
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New York
Ellis Valentine
Warren Cromartie
Andre Dawson
Montreal Expos
Dick Williams
Expos
Williams
Valentine
Memphis
Denver
Montreal
Dawson
Ike
Cromartie
Ellis
Andre
Olympic Stadium
Tye
Cubs
Chicago
Bobby Murcer
Raiders Star George Atkinson Sues Noll Over Criminal Element Label
In San Francisco AP report, Oakland Raiders star George Atkinson sues Pittsburgh's Chuck Noll for slander over remarks that he hit Lynn Swann with intent to maim. Trial cites Noll's January statement as defamatory while Steelers seek $1 million counterclaim for Swann injuries. Witness list includes Rozelle, Davis, Madden, and players from both teams.
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San Francisco
Pittsburgh
Chuck Noll
George Atkinson
Oakland Raiders
al Atkinson
Noll
Steelers
Willie Brown
Atkinson
Steeler
Lyon Swann
Angel
Brown
James Martin MacInnis
Swann
U.S
Samuel Conti
NFL
Lynn Swann
Guy
Whale
Maclinis
Pete Rozelle
Oakland
al Davis
John Madden
Bubba Smith
Ken Stabler
Fred Biletnikoff
Lance Alworth
Franco Harris
Terry Bradshaw
Rocky Bleiar
Nell
MacInnis
Hadl Coaxed Into Green Bay Deal By Rams Trade Hint
AP report from Minneapolis says Rams owner Carroll Rosenbloom allegedly paid quarterback John Hadl 400000 to approve a trade to the Green Bay Packers. Lawyer John Thomas cited Hadl's initial refusal and said the deal appeared to be considered expendable by the Rams amid other quarterback moves. Former NFL players union details and testimony from Jim Otto on protective equipment framed the day’s proceedings.
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Minneapolis
Los Angeles
Rams
Carroll Rosenbloom
John Hadl
Green Bay Packers
John'Thomas
National Football League Players Association
NFL
Hadi
Packera
Rama
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Gary Carter
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Jerry Gratsey
Wiley Stargell
Tony Peter
BW Buckner
Willie Montangz
Atlanta
Bob Watson
Mouston
Don Thriessan
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Sizemore
Phibadelpha
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Rennie Stennett
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Mike Tyson
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Taveras
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Murcer
Neier Bicklay
Griffey
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Jett Tetalone
Jaarn Burroughs
Alania
Pirates
Raider Star
Hadl
Green Bay
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Ed Garvey
NFLPA
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Gregory General Store
Java
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MR. X
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Larry Sharp
Arene Tikets
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