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Newspaper
Norwalk Reflector
Location
Norwalk, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1978
Page
9
San Diego ace Gaylord Perry rearranges his trophy display to fit his second Cy Young, having also claimed the honor in 1972. He becomes the first pitcher to win the award in both leagues, as captured by UPI Telephoto.
Texas A&M announces Emory Bellard steps down after 62 years in dual roles as head coach and athletic director. Tom Wilson named interim head coach, Marvin Tate interim athletic director, with Bellard expressing gratitude to supporters as players react emotionally. Bellard led high scoring teams though key losses and a peak 10-1 season in 1974.
Gaylord Perry, 40, becomes the first pitcher to win Cy Young in both leagues and the oldest winner. His 214 NL wins led the league, aided by Padres reliefs and Rollie Fingers, as he secure the NL Cy Young 116-38 margin over Burt Hooton. Perry dedicates the award to those 40 and older at his Williamston farm.
Tiffin Columbian swept the top four spots to win the Northern Ohio League title with 20 points. Wayne Wolff set a course record at Bucyrus Country Club with 12:23, while teammates Gase, Hefner, and Traunero finished second to fourth. Norwalk and other area runners posted notable times and records, with Walton and Austin etching school marks.
New York report shows the average 1978 NFL player stands 6 feet 1.95 inches and weighs 221.84 pounds, only slightly taller and lighter than 1968 figures and not markedly bigger than 1958 or 1948 averages.
New York defeated Atlanta 113 to 109 while Cleveland topped New Orleans 122 to 104. San Diego beat San Francisco 11 to 6 and Kansas City triumphed over St. Louis 14 to 11. New York is listed in multiple results.
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