Mathews Says Modern Players Belong In Hall Of Shame
Hall of Fame member Eddie Mathews criticizes current players for poor effort and attitude while reflecting on a storied 512 homer career with the Braves. He recalls top salary about 67 500 and laments modern routines as he enters Cooperstown in his fifth year of eligibility with 301 votes.
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Sparky says Reds can win pennant with or without Blue
Cincinnati manager Sparky Anderson voiced confidence in his Reds, saying they should win the National League pennant with or without Vida Blue. He praised the club’s depth, noting a strong pitching staff led by Seaver, Blue, Bonham, Moskau, and Norman, plus a star lineup including Bench, Driessen, Morgan, Concepcion, Rose, Foster, Geronimo, and Griffey. He aims to avoid hype despite last year's disappointment.
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Lebanon Raceway Faces Snowbound Start to 1978 Season
Officials struggled to open the 1978 Lebanon Raceway meet as a third consecutive attempt was halted by snow. Racing may be pushed to Saturday night. last year’s drought lingered over the schedule. In baseball, Hank Aaron’s era ties with Mathews near the all time homer mark were noted amid Hall of Fame balloting. Banks, Slaughter, Snider and Hodges gathered votes but fell short of the total needed for induction.
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Curtis blames Astroturf for knee injury at Riverfront Stadium
Isaac Curtis of the Bengals says his torn cartilage and bone chip stem from the AstroTurf at Cincinnati Riverfront Stadium. He notes pain from the first Houston game on Oct 3 and links the surface to his setback, while urging caution and delaying comeback until he feels ready.
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George Allen Leaves Redskins As Free Agent Status Declared
Washington AP report recounts George Allen saying he is a free agent after losing his job as Redskins head coach and GM. Jack Pardee arrives in Washington amid rumors of replacements, while Redskins President Williams insists Allen quit rather than was fired? Pardee and Bears discuss terms as both teams explore new leadership.
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Lombardi Award to Browner at Notre Dame
Notre Dame defensive end Ross Browner won the Vince Lombardi Award as the nation s top collegiate lineman. He had already helped the Fighting Irish claim the national championship in the Cotton Bowl and spoke of dedicating the honor to his late father, Jimmy Lee Browner Sr., who died of cancer in 1976.
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Middletown Freshman Girls Defeat Oakwood 55 26
Athenian galf stop Oakwood. The Middletown Freshman High Athenians defeated Oakwood 55 to 26 in a girls basketball game Thursday. Gina Morgan led with 12 points 7 rebounds and 10 steals. Lora Pennington and Suzie Phillip added 8 points each.
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