Bad Boy Grows Up As Pepitone Finds Chicago Cubs Love
Joe Pepitone describes his move from Houston to the Chicago Cubs as a turning point. He credits the Cubs and manager with giving him freedom and support, likening his new environment to a Yankees era while hitting .331 and delivering 12 homers and 44 RBIs in the season’s final stretch.
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Pepitone’s Yankee years a mix of love and struggle
Sports of the Times notes that Pepitone thrived with early Yankee pennants but grew distant under Keane and Walker. He sought affection and felt trapped by demands, saying he even began to hate baseball. A new chapter in Chicago offered encouragement and support. See PEPI On Page B-5
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Sam Snead Eyes PGA Team Championship Run
Slender veteran Sam Snead, 59, teams with Gardner Dickinson for the PGA National Team Championship leading a field of 64 two man teams. Defending champions Palmer and Nicklaus headline the event with a $200000 purse and a strong chase from Trevino and Howie Johnson.
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Cornerbacks Have Lot Of Speed All Star Defense Set
The 38th College All Star game at Soldier Field features four fast cornerbacks Dunlap Scott Thomas and Thompson to pressure Baltimore receivers Ray Perkins Roy Jefferson and Eddie Hinton. Coach Blanton Collier debuts as All Star mentor as Jack Tatum anchors Ohio State defense to challenge Ravens QB Earl Morall and his backfield targets.
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