Portland Honoring Blazers Heroes Parade and Rally
Portland crowds of about 50 000 filled streets to celebrate the Blazers' 109 107 victory over the 76ers. Bill Walton, MVP, sprayed with beer by fans and spoke to cheering supporters after the parade route through confetti laden avenues. Walton later appeared at a downtown rally in casual dress, recounting the unforgettable celebration.
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Portland
Ore
Trail Blazers
Bill Walton
Philadelphia 76Ers
Walton
Neil Goldschmidt
Portland Trail Blazers
NBA
Yankees Boss Billy Martin Receives Gift At Texas Game
At the New York Yankees versus Texas Rangers game in El Paso a fan presented Billy Martin with a belt and boots. The Yankees beat the Rangers 9 2. A parade began on a 10 speed bike, which Martin lost along the route. Police said the bike remained missing Monday.
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New York Yankees
Billy Martin
el Paso, Tex
Walton
Neil Goldschmidt
Finley Says Baseball Needs Leadership and Change
Oakland owner Charles O. Finley urged reforms at an AP Sports Editors convention, blasting white baseballs and commissioner Bowie Kuhn. He proposed orange balls, a three-ball walk, pinch hitters, and interleague play, arguing the sport’s balance is off and leadership is needed.
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Chicago
Charles O. Finley
Oakland A’s
Bowie Kuhn
Charlie O
Associated Press Sports Editors
Oakland
Maryland Lands Harold Baines With First Draft Pick
The Chicago White Sox chose Harold Baines an 18 year old first baseman from St Michael Maryland as the top pick in baseballs amateur draft. Other early selections included William Gullickson Paul Molitor Tim Cole Kevin Richards Terry Kennedy and Richard Dotson with players from Illinois New York California Michigan and more.
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Hal Bock
New York
Chicago White Sox
Harold Baines
St. Michael
Montreal Expos
William Gullickson
Joliet, Ill
Milwaukee
Paul Molitor
University of Minnesota
Atlanta Braves
Tim Cole
Saugerties
N.Y
Detroit
Kevin Richards
Wyandotte
Mich
St. Louis
Terry Kennedy
Florida State University
Kennedy
Bob Kennedy
Chicago Cubs
California
Richard Dotson
Cincinnati
San Diego
Hunter Tiant rally as Yankees, Tiant win tight games
Catfish Hunter returns to form with a six hitter guiding the Yankees to a 9-2 win over the Rangers for his first triumph since opening day. Luis Tiant credits himself with solid form as he and Bill Campbell combine for a 1-0 victory over Kansas City, his third win of the season. In other AL action, White Sox beat Twins in 12, Orioles top Brewers, Tigers shut out Angels, and Indians down A’s as Reggie Jackson homers twice, driving Hunter’s early cushion. Carlton Yastrzemski homers for the Red Sox in a 1-0 win over Kansas City.
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Finley
Reggie Jackson
Joe Udi
Gene Tenace
Rollie Fingers
Sal Bando
Bert Campaneris
Rudi
Gene Autrey
California Angels
Milwaukee
Bando
Ken Rappoport
Catfish Hunter
Luis Tiant
Hunter
Tiant
New York Yankees
Texas Rangers
Rangers
Bill Campbell
Kansas City Royals
Chicago White Sox
Minnesota Twins
Baltimore Orioles
Milwaukee Brewers
Detroit Tigers
Cleveland Indians
Oakland
Carl Yastrzemski
Campbell
All-County Patches Available for Morgan County Baseball Team
Patches for players named to the All-Morgan County baseball team by The Decatur Daily are available at the Daily sports department. Those who have not yet received their patch may pick it up during specified hours including weekdays 5:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and Friday night 3 to 11, plus Saturday 4 to 12 p.m.
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Decatur Daily
Morgan County
The
Daily Sports Department
Brown Sparks Expos To 4-2 Win In NL Action
Jackie Brown delivered his first hit since 1971 to spark the Expos to a 4-2 victory over the Braves. Gary Carter homered for Montreal as Brown broke an 0-for-52 drought, driving in a run and helping build a lead highlighted by two Expos runs in the fourth. The night also featured Giants over Pirates 3-1 in 12 innings and Cubs edging Dodgers 3-1 as Reuschel earned the win and Sutter his 16th save.
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Jackie Brown
Brown
Pea
Senators
White Sox
Expos
Montreal
Atlanta Braves
San Francisco
Pittsburgh
San Diego
Chicago
Los Angeles
Philadelphia
Houston
Cincinnati
New York
Atlanta
Frank LaCorte
Braves
Barry Bonnell
Chris Speier
Gary Carter
Cubs
Dodgers
Rick Reuschel
Bruce Sutter
Burt Hooton
Bill Buckner
Jerry Morales
Stan Wall
Bobby Murcer
Giants
Pirates
Darrell Evans
Mike Sadek
Rich Gossage
Willie McCovey
John Candelaria
Bob Knepper
al Oliver
Bill Robinson
Ronnie Stennett
Red Sox Narrowly Defeat Royals 1 0 in Tight Duel
Bernie Carbo of the Red Sox scrambles to reach first after a chaotic double play as Kansas Citys Freddie Patek and John Mayberry watch. The play capped a 1-0 Boston victory at Royals Stadium.
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Boston Red Sox
Bernie Carbo
Kansas City Royals
Freddie Patek
Royals
John Mayberry
Carbo
Mayberry
Patek
Red Sox
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la Jolla
Calif
Texas
David Hibner
Howell, Miss
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