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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1979
Page
6
New York pitcher Tommy John shares a light moment in Seattle with AL manager Bob Lemon and NL skipper Tom Lasorta. He teams with the American Leaguers tonight in the 50th All Star Classic hoping to end a seven game skid.
The 50th All Star game in Seattle features Nolan Ryan for the American League and Steve Carlton for the National League. Managers Bob Lemon and Tom Lasorda outline pitching plans as rosters mix veteran stars with fresh arms. The Kingdome hosts a hitter friendly night with a large TV and satellite audience anticipated.
Mike Schmidt argues that All Star selection should honor the players regardless of fan votes or manager picks. He notes Garry Templeton declined NL duties, while Schmidt will start at third base in the 50th All Star Game. Nolan Ryan reflects on 1977 choices and now regards the event as a true honor for starters. Roy Smalley expresses overwhelming excitement at his first All Star appearance.
Purdue coach Lee Rose faces limited prep time as his U S All Stars prepare to depart for Russia for the Spartacade. The team will play six games in 10 days against Soviet clubs, with a starting five likely led by Joe Barry Carroll and Herb Williams.
Cincinnati Bengals send Melvin Morgan a three year veteran cornerback to the San Francisco 49ers for a future, undisclosed draft choice. Bengals general manager Paul Brown said Morgan did not fit into their plans and the move netted them a club to place him with another team.
Seattle and All Star news conference featured Steve Carlton starting for the National Leaguers against the American League stars. Carlton, 34, lauded but reluctant to speak to reporters, recalled Carl Hubbell and Lefty Gomez, and Hubbell shared memories of the 1934 All Star game while Gomez kept to home. Hubbell, a Hall of Famer with 253 wins, spoke of his Giants career and scouting duties after a long Giants tenure.
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