Weaver Seeks Strong Start As Orioles Eye Title
Earl Weaver enters the new season with a three year contract and a confident view of the Orioles roster. He notes the team can compete with any in baseball despite losing Jackson Grich and Garland, pointing to a 97 win 1977 run and a second place finish in the AL East as proof. Weaver also hints at possible trades to improve the squad.
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Sparky Lyle Breaks Ground for Relief Pitchers with Cy Young
Sparky Lyle, of the New York Yankees, becomes the first AL reliever to win the Cy Young Award, earning 46 points and nine first place votes. He led the AL with a 2.17 ERA across 72 appearances, helping NYY to the AL East title and winning two playoff games en route to the World Series victory.
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Reds to host Astros on Opening Day in Cincinnati
AP reports Cincinnati Reds will host Houston Astros on Thursday April 6 marking the NL opener in Cincinnati. This will be the third Opening Day meeting between the clubs in the city, with prior appearances in 1964 and 1976.
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Lasorda Named NL Manager of the Year in Landslide Vote
Los Angeles Dodgers skipper Tom Lasorda won the National League Manager of the Year award with 338 votes, easily outpacing Danny Ozark and other rivals. Lasorda, who took over after Walter Alston’s retirement, energized Dodgers to the pennant and a strong 1977 season with his bold, humorous leadership.
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Ingraham Credits Texas Staff for No 1 Rise
Longhorn guard Rick Ingraham credits coach Akers and his staff for Texas reaching the No 1 ranking after a 5-1 start and unbeaten record. He notes the emphasis on players’ personal lives and the San Antonio bowl-bound outlook, while teammates stress maintaining focus through the remaining SWC schedule.
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Hines and CBN win Pee Wee league titles
In Pee Wee action Edward Hines Lumber defeated Greening Ellis 56-0 while Citizens National Bank beat First National Bank 13-0. Hines and CBN share first with 6 wins and 1 loss. First National 3rd, Greening Ellis 4th. State Farm tops Little League standings after 2-0 night. Young Chevrolet 2nd. Hope Auto 3rd. James Motor 4th.
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Angels GM Outlines Plans For Sanader Season
Anaheim California APs General Manager Harry Dalton lays out ideas for Sanader the year focusing on maximizing player value. He stresses assigning players to their best positions and avoiding asking them to hunt when unsure, aiming to get the most out of each performer.
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Barwegan Injures Knee Ahead Of Rice Game
Fayettteville Arkansas AP wide receiver Doug Barwegen suffered a knee injury in Tuesday practice and coach Lou Holtz said he might miss the rest of the season. Barwegen, a senior, started in Arkansas 34 0 victory over Houston. With Barwegen out, Danny Bobo wrist in cast and freshman Gary Stiggers at flank.
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Walker helps Arkansas shutout Houston in SWC clash
Arkansas defensive tackle Jimmy Walker anchored a dominant line as Houston managed only six passing yards on 13 attempts in a 34 0 victory for the Razorbacks. Walker recorded three sacks, forced a fumble, recovered two, and earned AP Defensive Player of the Week in the Southwest Conference. He also totaled seven unassisted tackles and helped set up two Arkansas TDs.
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UALR Wins DeGray Golf Invitational In Arkansas
The UALR golf team captured the DeGray State Park Collegiate Invitational, with David Thornally and Madison Pope as medalists each shooting 74. Steve McElhannon and Doug Rich contributed 78s as Ouachita Baptist finished second with 314, followed by East Texas Baptist 319 and Southern Arkansas 330.
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Solunar Tables Show Daily Periods For Hunting And Fishing
The schedule of Solunar Periods printed here is taken from Richard Alden Knights SOLUNAR TABLES Plan your days to fish in good territory or hunt in good cover during these times to pursue the best sport each day offers.
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