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Odessa American in Odessa, Texas

18 Aug 1979

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Odessa American

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Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1979

Page

5

Dodgers rally past Pirates on Thomasson big night

Gary Thomasson drove in five runs with a homer and a double to lift the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 7-6 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates, halting a six-game Pirates streak and sending Dave Patterson to his third win while Bob Castillo notched a save.

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Pittsburgh Gary Thomasson Los Angeles Dodgers Pittsburgh Pirates Dodgers Pirates Thomasson Jim Bibby Ron Cey Dusty Baker Cey Baker Charlie Hough Bill Madlock Ed Ott Phil Garner RBI Hough Tim Foli Dave Parker John Milner Dave Patterson Bob Castillo Boston Ross Baumgarten Ed Farmer Chicago White Sox Boston Red Sox Baumgarten Fred Lynn Ralph Garr Bob Stanley Butch Hobson Chet Lemon Jim Morrison Claudell Washington Chicago Mike Squires NEW York Rob Wilfong Jim Beattie Minnesota Twins New York Yankees Jerry Koosman Wilfong Twins Willie Norwood John Castino Montreal Eddie Solomon Rodney Scott Montreal Expos Atlanta Braves Solomon David Palmer Braves Larry Parrish Chris Speier Parrish Tommy Hutton Warren Cromartie Scott ST. Louis John Fulgham St. Louis Cardinals San Francisco Giants Garry Templeton Ted Simmons Ken Oberkfell Fulgham Mike Sadek Dane Jorg Willie McCovey Giants Ed Whitson Larry Buttner Chicago Cubs San Diego Padres Cubs Jerry Martin Steve Dillard Buttner Miguel Dilone Ivan DeJesus Padres Mark Lee DeJesus Dilone Scot Thompson Barry Foote Dillard Thompson Dave Winfield Gene Richards Ozzie Smith Gene Tenace Jerry Turner Smith Turner John D'Acquisto Dick Tidrow Bruce Sutter Bill Caudill Caudill Richards Paul Dade Winfield Briggs Bob Shirley Dade Wille Hernandez Hernandez Shirley San Diego D'Acquisto Cincinnati Hector Cruz Ceasar Geronimo Dale Murray Reds Mets Tom Seaver Ed Glynn Dave Concepcion George Foster Johnny Bench Ray Knight Murray Concepcion Cruz Rick Auerbach Gee Mazzilli Geronimo Tom Hume Seaver
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KC calls up youngster puts Scott on waivers

Kansas City Royals place veteran first baseman George Scott on waivers to create room for Clint Hurdle. Scott batted .267 with five homers and 43 RBIs this year and seeks another club to prove his worth. Hurdle recalled from Omaha to bolster outfield depth and provide power.

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Eddie Murray Frank White Kansas City Porter Kelly Clint Hurdle Murray Oer Scott Kansas City Royals George Scott Royals Boston Red Sox Baltimore Orioles Hurdle Omaha Pete LaCock Red Sox Milwaukee Brewers Brewers Hal McRae Steve Braun
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Eviction Hearing Set For Former Heavyweight Champ

In Portage Michigan former heavyweight champion Leon Spinks faces eviction after a Kalamazoo County circuit judge ruled he has no legal claim to the house. Owners Charles and Linda Ostrowsky sued to regain title to the home sold to Spinks in February. Eviction will be heard in District Court at Portage.

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Robert Borsos Spinks Charles and Linda Ostrowsky Portage Kalamazoo
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Sports transactions and roster moves across leagues

A compendium of moves including Ted Sizemore to the Red Sox and Montgomery to the 21 day list for injuries. George Scott placed on waivers by the Royals. Hurdle recalled by the Royals from Omaha. Beattie recalled by the Yankees. Burris designated. Cubs recall Macko. Browns trade Peters to Washington, Lions sign Darrow, Chiefs place Rozumek on IR. Tiger Cats release Weatherbie. Bruins sign Gilbert. Adams named swimming coach at a college.

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Wilfong Beattie Koosman Yankees Reggie Jackson Jackson Roy White Joe DiMaggio Tim Assestad Boston Red Sox Ted Sizemore Chica Cubs Montgomery Kansas City Royals George Scott Clint Hurdle Omaha NEW York Yankees Jim Beattie Columbus Ray Burris Chicago Cubs Steve Macko Wichite Cleveland Browns Tony Peters Washington Redskins Detroit Lions Barry Darrow Kansas City Chiefs Dave Rozumek
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Crestview Teen Gridder Dies After Light Practice

A 17-year-old Crestview High School football player William D. Crowder Jr. collapsed during a light practice session and died an hour later at Okaloosa Memorial Hospital. Coach and staff performed CPR until EMS arrived. medical examiner said the cause remains undetermined pending test results.

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Crestview Fla William D. Crowder Jr Crestview High School David Morgan Okaloosa Memorial Hospital Edmund Kielman Kielman
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