Reds and Dodgers Start Fast In 1978 Pennant Race
Reds and Dodgers ride hot starts to 4-0 records against the Astros with strong showings in early 1978. Ron Cey and Steve Garvey key the Dodgers win as St. Louis, Atlanta, and New York also post decisive results.
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Rookies Face Off as Bucks Visit Suns in Playoffs
Two standout rookies Walter Davis of Phoenix and Marques Johnson of Milwaukee match up as the Suns host the Bucks in the first round opener. Davis averages 24.2 points per game to lead rookies, while Johnson adds 19.5 points and 10.6 rebounds per game. The Knicks and Cavaliers, Hawks and Bullets, and Lakers and Sonics begin their series the same day with potential road wins emphasized.
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Paxton Beats Ex-Mates In Early Red Sox Showdown
Mike Paxton flirted with trouble after surrendering Carlton Fisk’s tying homer and saw his ex-teammates threaten the lead, but he settled in for three strong innings as Cleveland outlasted Boston 5-4. Royals, Rangers, A’s and Angels also won in a day full of AL action.
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Ford Frick Dies At 83 Former Baseball Commissioner
Former baseball commissioner Ford C. Frick died at 83 leaving a legacy of stabilizing postwar baseball. He served as National League president from 1934 to 1951 and as commissioner from 1951 to 1965, guiding franchises through tough times and overseeing growth including California expansion and team relocations. His 1961 stance on Roger Maris’s 61 home runs sparked a long debate over Ruth’s 60 but an official asterisk was never adopted.
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Ali Spinks rematch set with boxing history on line
Muhammad Ali and Leon Spinks set to sign a rematch contract in New Orleans amid a $3 million gate guarantee and 85 000 seat plans at the Superdome. Organizers seek about $5 million gate and $7 million TV rights as Arum promotes the high stakes return. Spinks hails Ali as a legend while declaring himself the latest to challenge the greatest.
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