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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1977
Page
4
Ron Fairly had three hits and two RBIs and Dave McKay drove in three as the Blue Jays beat the Brewers 10-3. Warner Bill Singer took the loss for Milwaukee, while Mike Willis earned his second save.
A dense recap lists leading hitters and pitchers in both leagues with names such as Velez Parker Burleson Cey and Brock. The piece also covers a Houston Cubs Giants Cardinals and Red Sox game results, noting Julio Gonzalez RBI, Ken Forsch victory, and Brock passing Gehrig. It mixes stats with game outcomes across multiple cities.
The NFL draft resumes with prized college graduates as teams seek to fill gaps. No.1 Ricky Bell signed a $1.24 million, five-year deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, while No.2 Tony Dorsett eyes Dallas. Southern California players Bell Powell and Jeter were among early five picks, as 139 players were chosen after five rounds.
The Bears acquire USC quarterback Vince Evans after swapping draft picks with Cleveland to land Mike Phipps, part of a broader overhaul as Chicago seeks a reliable passing game. San Francisco adds defensive back Mike Burns while eyeing a strengthened secondary and several notable backs rise in day two.
The Colts added offensive line depth in rounds seven and eight selecting Blanchard Carter 6-6 262 from UNLV and Georgia lineman Kenneth Helms 6-4 251. They also drafted back Glen Capriola 5-11 219 from Boston College and guard Ron Baker 6-3 238 from Oklahoma State. In later rounds they chose Brian Ruff 6-1 maybe. notices indicate further picks and signings including Norm Thompson arrival.
National results show Cleveland 6 Minnesota 5 and Baltimore 9 Oakland 2 while Boston 5 Seattle 2. games postponed by rain California at New York and Texas at Detroit. Upcoming matchups include Milwaukee Slaton 1-1 vs Toronto Garvin 4-0 and Seattle Wheelock 23 against Boston Jenkins 3-1 along with Oakland Norris 1-1 at New York Figueroa 2-2 and Chicago Brett 3-1 at Kansas City Splittorff 1-2.
Yesterday's scores include Houston 5 Chicago 4 San Francisco 5 Montreal 1 Pittsburgh 8 Atlanta 0 St Louis 8 Cincinnati. Upcoming games list Philadelphia at San Diego New York at Los Angeles with note of Bannister Reuschel Rogers Halicki Christenson Shirley Seaver Rhodes as starting pitchers.
Smithsburg hosts a three team girls track meet with Knight scoring 43 points and Smithsburg 41 Boonsboro 41 Middletown 43. Crystal Obler led Middletown with long jump and relay wins Julie Thompson won the 220 and anchored relays. Multiple athletesMedal events listed with times and placements across 100 hurdles 100 dash two mile relay and mile relay among others.
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