Crandall Leads Brewers From Last to First in Cinderella Season
Rag-Tag Milwaukee Brewers under Del Crandall rose from last place to first in the American League East by winning 15 of 16, riding strong pitching, better infield hitting, speed, and defense amid a three-fourths infield turnover. The coach emphasizes enjoyment tied to winning baseball.
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Crandall Earns Credit For Brewers Strong Play
Del Crandall guides the Milwaukee Brewers with a winning attitude that boosts players like Jim Colborn and Dave May. Pitchers Darrell Porter and Jerry Bell help steady the staff as rookies Garcia Johnson Colucci Thomas contribute. Attendance and optimism rise as Crandall steers a contending team toward the pennant race.
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Siebert star as Rangers blank Twins 3–0 in Bloomington
Sonny Siebert twirled six hitless innings into a 3–0 victory over Minnesota, ending Rod Carew’s 18 game streak and dropping the Twins from first in the AL West. Vic Harris sparked Texas with two triples and two RBIs as Whitey Herzog praised Siebert’s steady form amid the Texas lineup.
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Bibins Wins Dells Feature as Trickle Fades in Rain
Wisconsin Dells Tuesday night feature at Dells Motor Speedway sees Dick Trickle lead until engine failure on lap 79. Terry Bibins of Shawnee Kansas takes the checkered flag amid 80 laps completed and $7,280 purse. Marv Marzoska and Jim Back finish behind. Silva additional notes show Juan Marichal has an 18-20 career record against the St Louis Cardinals.
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Parsons Struggles as Red Sox Top Brewers 3 2
Boston rode homers by Rick Miller and Reggie Smith and an RBI single by Carlton Fisk to defeat Milwaukee 3 2. Bill Lee earned the win while Bill Parsons regressed, yielding the decisive runs before leaving with back spasms.
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White Sox Pitcher Cy Acosta Humbles AL Year of the Hitter
Chicago manager Chuck Tanner sent pitcher Cy Acosta to bat versus the Angels making Acosta the first pitcher to hit for himself in the American League. The solo showcase followed late in Wednesday night action with other AL and NL results noted.
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