The Losers from Candlestick to Giants Trades
Sports writer Terry Day argues the San Francisco Giants lose due to Candlestick Park conditions and a string of poorly conceived trades. He cites George Foster for Frank Duffy, Gaylord Perry for Sudden Sam McDowell, and Bobby Mercer for Bill Madlock, ending with the club clinging to past glory while faltering in San Francisco.
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Watson Leads World Match Play Heats At Wentworth
Tom Watson holds a four hole edge over Hseih Nam Min at Wentworth in the World Match Play after the first 18 holes. Hale Irwin trails Peter Oosterhuis by one, while Lanny Wadkins leads Neil Coles by three as strong winds test the 6,969 yard Burma Road course.
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Has Job Security With Lakers
Los Angeles coach Jerry West says Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is the only Laker with guaranteed roster status. West notes the team must trim a 15 man roster to 11 while keeping talented young players like Brad Davis Tony Robertson and Kenny Carr. He aims for at least one personnel change this week but declines to specify details.
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Dodgers fall as Phillies rally in NLCS opener
Philadelphia builds 5-1 lead on two errors by Bill Russell and Luzinski homer. Ron Cey’s grand slam flips the game before Schmidt delivers the game winning hit in the ninth. Garber and McGraw shut the door in relief as Dodgers face Game 2 with Lonborg and Sutton starting.
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Southern Cal ready for Tide test in season opener
U SC picked over Crimson Tide in first major test of the season as No. 1 Southern Cal hosts No. 8 Alabama after SC’s 41-7 win over Washington State and Alabama’s 18-10 victory over Georgia. Jeff Rutledge and Ozzie Newsome lead Alabama. SC’s depth and speed set to dominate.
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Yankees Gullett to face Royals in AL playoff opener
New York will start Don Gullett against Kansas City and Paul Splittorff in the AL division series opener. Gullett, 14-4, aims to slow Royals speed men before challenging power hitters, while Splittorff promises a healthier Royals club after last season's injuries. Martin defends pitching plans amid owner tension as Reggie Jackson cites motivation beyond money.
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Cabrillo Girls Rally Past San Luis Obispo In Volleyball
Cabrillo defeated San Luis Obispo 15-9 15-1 as Cabrillo’s Marti Bittman praised the team and three players Donna Gilzean Terry Suphierling and Kathy Mead. Lompoc lost to Righetti 15-7 15-12 with coach Pat Clevenger citing missed mental errors and strong hitters. Righetti beat Lompoc 15-5 15-4. Cabrillo and Lompoc both seek more wins with Cabrillo 1-1 in the season and Lompoc hosting San Luis Thursday.
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