Lynn wins AL Rookie of the Year in landslide
Boston rookie Fred Lynn narrowly edges teammate Jim Rice for AL Rookie of the Year. Lynn batted .331 with 21 home runs and 109 RBIs, leading in runs, RBIs, and doubles, while Rice hit .309 with 192 RBIs. Both became the first rookie teammates in the league to exceed .300 with over 100 RBIs.
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McGinnis Brings Hope as 76ers Debut Draws Big Crowd
George McGinnis' Philadelphia home debut drew 18 020 fans as the 76ers, following a brutal five-year stretch, posted a 117 104 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. McGinnis, paid a reported 3 million, scored 19 points with 16 rebounds and seven assists to spark new optimism for a franchise long starved of success.
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Endurance racing deal opens Le Mans Daytona events
An international racing accord allows American stock cars to race in the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the 24 Hours of Daytona. Bill France Sr. announced a new award for participants and new car categories to join the events, expanding cross Atlantic competition. Don Kessinger was traded to the St. Louis Cardinals for pitcher Mike Garman as the Cubs rebuild their infield.
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Pride to sharpen Reds manager Sparky Andersons edge
Cincinnati AP report notes Sparky Anderson says World Series glory will boost team pride and help him guide the Reds. He was named National League Manager of the Year after steering Cincinnati to 108 victories, a NL title in six seasons, and the city’s first.
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Anderson wins World Series crown after Reds surge
Baseball veteran manager Anderson, the sport’s winningest figure, leads Cincinnati to a dramatic 20 game NL margin over the Dodgers. He tops a nationwide AP poll of sports writers, praising his staff and pivotal moves including Pete Rose’s position change. The piece also notes Averett College field hockey results and a long list of local bowling league scores.
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Rangers begin shakeup with Villemure trade to Chicago
New York general manager Emile Francis presses a team-wide shakeup as the Rangers place the entire squad on waivers amid a five game skid. Gilles Villemure is traded to the Chicago Black Hawks for defenseman Doug Jarrett while John Davidson takes over in goal. Fans vent anger at Madison Square Garden over rising prices and poor results. Francis declines comment on waivers and his coaching status remains unsettled.
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