Reds crush Braves in high scoring 2-9 game
The Cincinnati Reds defeated the Atlanta Braves 9 to 2 as they snapped a four game skid and ended a season batting slump. Pete Rose said he would rather win 3 to 2 while Sparky Anderson preferred a well played game. The Reds rapped 18 hits off four Braves pitchers, scoring six in the first inning and 12 in the fifth.
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Foster drives Reds to big scoring night in LA loss
George Foster had seven runs batted in and five hits including two homers as the Reds routed the Braves 16 to 6. Johnny Bench and Cesar Geronimo homered, while Cincinnati capitalized on Atlanta pitching woes amid a depleted staff and manager Dave Bristol defending his short bullpen usage.
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Miday basketball saga spans three states and a looming court fight
The Ohioan Mike Miday moved from Ohio to Malone College then to Louisville amid IU recruitment fallout with Bobby Knight. He eyes Louisville, UNLV, Charlotte, and Kentucky interest while facing release issues from Indiana's letter of intent. A potential civil rights challenge looms if denied play next year.
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Reds Gm Wagner Eyes Late Summer Rally After Slow Start
Cincinnati general manager Dick Wagner, who built the Reds' $1.6 million starting lineup, remains confident the world champions will rebound from their worst stretch in six years. He cites historic comebacks by the Cardinals and Mets and points to Cincinnati's strong second halves as reason for optimism after a 23-9 win over Atlanta.
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Reds officers remain same after annual shareholders meeting
The Cincinnati Reds announced on Monday that all officers were re-elected at the annual shareholders meeting. Louis Nippert, the chairman of the board and majority stockholder, has held the post since March 1973, with Bob Howsam as president and CEO and Dick Wagner as executive vice president and general manager also re-elected.
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Bobcats Sign Ash from Newark High School
Ohio University announced that Chris Ash a 6 foot 5 inch Newark High School all-stater signed a national letter of intent to attend the school. He was a second-team AP all-state selection and a two time all-district and twice all Central Ohio league choice.
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Cey and Jackson Deliver Big Homers in Rifted Showdowns
Ron Cey hit his sixth and seventh homers as the Dodgers beat the Padres 9 6. Reggie Jackson blasted a two run shot lifting the Yankees over the Orioles 9 6 after returning to Baltimore. Dave Winfield Gary Sutherland also homered for San Diego and Los Angeles. Jackson faced boos and near confrontation with a fan at Memorial Stadium.
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Carty Criticizes Robinson Leadership At Indians Dinner
Rico Carty blasted manager Frank Robinson for lack of leadership during Cleveland's slide. He urged Robinson to lead, saying the team would falter without his guidance as the Indians dropped to 4-9. GM Phil Seghi framed the remarks as a rallying push, with debt and a possible sale looming to Edward DeBartolo.
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Warrant issued for Lenny Randle in Orlando beating case
A warrant for aggravated battery is issued in Orlando against Texas Rangers second baseman Lenny Randle over a spring training beating of manager Frank Lucchesi. Lucchesi, hospitalized seven days, declined to comment on charges or civil action. The case involves Randle disputing his status and reduction in playing time to rookie Bump Wills despite a Rangers suspension and fine. Extradition is possible if Randle does not return to Orlando. The charge is a second degree felony with up to 15 years in prison or a $10,000 fine.
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Havlicek reaches 1000 points for 15th straight season
Boston Celtics star John Havlicek tallied his 1000th point of the 1976 77 season marking the 15th consecutive year he has surpassed the 1000 point threshold. This milestone underscores Havlicek’s sustained scoring prowess across a long NBA career with the Celtics.
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NBA refs resume work after 16 day strike
Philadelphia AP report says 24 striking NBA referees return for playoffs ending a 16 day walkout. The agreement includes a $150 per game raise and NABA recognition as the exclusive bargaining agent. A no strike pledge resumes talks after the postseason.
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Carlisle Girls Invitational Track Meet Set At Carlisle High
The sixth annual Carlisle Girls Invitational Track Meet will be held at Carlisle High Stadium with 15 teams attending. Field events begin at 4 30 p m followed by running preliminaries at 5 p m and the finals at 7 30 p m in Carlisle.
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Islanders and Bruins Lead in NHL Semifinals
In the NHL semifinals Montreal leads Montreal 1 0 over New York Islanders at Montreal while Boston leads Philadelphia 1 0. Quebec tops Indianapolis 86 3 in WHA action as Winnipeg visits Houston for the series opener.
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