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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1979
Page
13
Pittsburgh beat Montreal 6-5 as Tommy Hutton drilled a three run pinch homer in the sixth. Bruce Kison struck out the side early and Bill Lee took the loss. Romo left with an injured thumb but x rays were negative. Blyleven was set to start against Sanderson.
Braves rookie Rick Matula spun seven innings allowing four hits and two runs as Atlanta beat Los Angeles 5-2. The win marked his third straight over the Dodgers amid a 9-3 edge in 12 games this season. Joe Nolan, Glenn Hubbard, and Biff Pocoroba contributed in a decisive eighth inning rally.
Houston beat San Diego 4 1 and San Francisco topped Cincinnati as New York at Chicago was rained out. Bill Robinson and Lee Lacy hit consecutive homers in a three run first inning. Kent Tekulve earned his 10th save in relief for Pittsburgh over Montreal. Tony Scott and Keith Hernandez drove in two apiece for St Louis in a nightcap victory after a split doubleheader. Greg Luzinski drove in four for Philadelphia as Mike Schmidt hit his 22nd homer. Joaquin Andujar threw seven shutout innings for his fifth June win as Rafael Landestoy cleared the bases with a double for Houston over San Diego. Mike Ivie homered to break a tie, then Jack Clark added an RBI for San Francisco’s win.
John Walker seeks to extend his world record in a fast mile field that includes Don Paige and Eamonn Coghlan. The event features James Sanford Harvey Glance in the 100 meters and Renaldo Nehemiah Greg Foster in the 110 hurdles with other top athletes. Franklin Jacobs leads the high jump and Evelyn Ashford headlines the women's sprints.
New York Yankees executive Bob Lemon weighs a return to managing after talks with Cleveland Indians president Gabe Paul. Paul seeks an experienced skipper and has also discussed Jeff Torborg’s job status, while Yankees owner George Steinbrenner will not block Lemon if he chooses to return to managing. Lemon, 58, former Indians star and ex-Kansas City manager, says the move comes as a surprise and he needs time to decide.
Ted Giannoulas, 24, reappeared as San Diego Padres mascot amid music, a police escort, and a stadium ovation at San Diego Stadium. He wore a new costume resembling no known creature and cited colors symbolizing Charger blue, Padre gold, and Clipper orange. He praised the moment as the greatest thrill of his life.
Lee Lacy recalls leaving the Dodgers in the free agent draft to join the Pittsburgh Pirates seeking a contending team. He became a trusted pinch hitter and spot outfielder, endured early injuries, then heated up on a West Coast trip with an 11-for-23 stretch, gaining confidence and settling into a relaxed, productive role.
Thirty ticket outlets have been set up for the Albert Izzo Memorial Softball Games at Taggart Stadium in New Castle. The triple header features the Pennsylvania State Police versus Pittsburgh teams and a local all star lineup, with proceeds aiding the family of slain Trooper Albert Izzo. Tickets cost 3 and are available at outlets across New Castle Mahoningtown Bessemer Mount Jackson Hillsville Shenango Township Ellwood City and Village Plaza.
Remy singles home Burleson in the 13th to lift the Red Sox past the Yankees 3 2 at Yankee Stadium in a frenzied homecoming night. Burleson had doubled off Jim Kaat and sprinted home on Remy’s single after Murcer’s relay. Orioles sweep doubleheader over Blue Jays while other AL games feature notable performances by Kelly Lowenstein Stone and rookie Lynn Jones.
Leon Roberts singled three times and drove in the deciding run in the eighth to lift the Mariners. Roy Smalley hit a two run homer and added two singles to raise his average to .370 for the Twins. Don Baylor Willie Aikens and Brian Downing produced consecutive singles in the top of the title to break a 5 5 tie and end California's seven game skid. Billy Sample broke a 3 3 tie with a two run single to give the Rangers their seventh straight win and hand the Athletics their seventh straight loss.
Pittsburgh outfielder Matt Alexander will not be sent to Portland in the Pacific Coast League as part of a trade move surrounding Bill Madlock. The Pirates clarified that a roster designation was initially required but later revised, with Madlock’s addition to Pittsburgh’s roster possible by Sunday.
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