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Newspaper
Destin Log
Location
Destin, Florida, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1985
Page
15
A midseason look at the Atlanta Braves shows a 46-57 record, 14 games back in the NL West with 60 percent of 1985 gone. The column laments a drought of success since 1966, noting 7 winning seasons in 19 years and no World Series in the Grits Belt, amid troubling pitching and looming strike talk.
Al Dunning notes the Atlanta Braves, previously strong hitters Dale Murphy and Bob Horner, struggle due to weak pitching. Pascual Perez's 1985 decline, Rick Mahler's lone winning record, and Bruce Sutter's costly move highlight a franchise misfortune since leaving Boston for Milwaukee. Turner’s finances and CBS rumors aside, the pitching woes dominate.
Destin youths gather for the Destin Games with 45 to 50 registered and open registration through morning. Events include sprints distance runs shot put high jump long jump and relays, divided by sex and age groups. Ribbons awarded to top three in each event and to every participant. Sponsored by Destin Community Center and Destin Rotary Club, Kiwanis booth funds recreation.
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