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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1978

Page

6

Major League Roundup Highlights Key Final Day Achievements

Gaylord Perry joined the 3000-strikeout club with 10 K as San Diego beat Los Angeles in 11 innings. George Foster captured NL home run and RBI titles with two homers, Ross Grimsley notching 20 wins, Omar Moreno and Kent Tekulve setting Pirates records, and Pete Rose hitting .302 in a Reds win. Parker won the batting crown at .334 as Pittsburgh beat Philadelphia. Houston blanked San Francisco, and New York beat Chicago to close the season.

Associated Press Gaylord Perry George Foster Pete Rose Odave Parker Kent Tekulve Omar Moreno Ross Grimsley Perry Graybeard San Diego Padre Los Angeles Foster Cincinnati Reds Atlanta Braves RBI Rose Reds Parker Pittsburgh Tekulve Moreno Pirates Philadelphia Grimsley Montreal Expos St. Louis Cardinals Houston Astros San Francisco Giants New York Mets Chicago Cubs

Major league line scores mix in chaotic recap

Baseball results from the American League and National League feature multiple games with varied outcomes. Detroit, Baltimore, and Boston posts contributions while Perry surpasses 3000 strikeouts, Reds rally past Braves in 14 innings, Pirates topple Phillies, Expos beat Cardinals, Astros shutout Giants, Mets down Cubs, and Royals edge Twins to finish 92-70 behind Gura and Throop.

Astros Giants Houston Joe Niekro Vern Ruhle Mark Lemongello Cesar Cedeno Cedeno Mets Cubs Butch Benton Dan Norman Joel Youngblood New York Chicago Scott Thompson Royals Twins Minnesota Larry Gura George Throop

Baseball Standings and Opening Day Highlights

Boston Tor andy McGilberry Steve Mingori and Billy Paschall led the standings. Throop earned his first major league victory with three shutout innings. Orioles 4 Tigers 2 Pat Kelly drove in three runs with two homers in Baltimore’s win over Detroit. Houk retires after 12 seasons and 40 years in baseball. Rangers 9 Mariners 4 Pat Corrales debuts as Texas manager with Zisk and Bonds contributing. Brewers 9 A’s 0 Hisle and Thomas homer as Sorensen and Haas combine for three hits in Milwaukee win.

Andy McGilberry Steve Mingori Billy Paschall Throop Eare Orioles Tigers Pat Kelly Detroit Ralph Houk Baltimore Houk Ment Rangers Mariners Pat Corrales Texas Richie Zisk

NFL sums from Buffalo and New York games

The report lists multiple NFL results with scores and key players across games in Buffalo, New York, and other sites. It highlights passing, rushing, and receiving leaders, team lines, and notable plays from various matchups and stadiums.

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Baylor suffers season-ending hip injury to Hawthorne

Greg Hawthorne, Baylor senior wingback, will miss the rest of the season after cracking his hip in the Bears 34 28 defeat to Ohio State. Coach Grant Teaff said doctors expect him to recover but report a significant loss for the team.

Waco Texas Greg Hawthorne Baylor Bears Ohio State Grant Teaff Greg

SWC Roundup Sets Up Texas A&M Arkansas Texas Clash

SWC leaders Texas A&M and Arkansas chase undefeated marks as Texas faces Oklahoma in the Red River rivalry in Dallas. Texas Tech hosts A&M while Arkansas meets Texas Christian in Little Rock. Baylor hosts Houston, SMU visits Ohio State, and Houston beat Florida State 27 21. Aggies defense strong 1 TD allowed in 3 games. Wingback Greg Hawthorne out for season after hip injury.

Associated Press Texas A&m Arkansas Texas Longhorns Texas Tech Texas Christian Little Rock Oklahoma Red River Dallas Baylor Houston SMU Ohio State Lubbock Aggies Memphis State Tulsa Aggie Emory Bellard Richard Williamson Williamson John Cooper Cooper Rex Dockery Dockery Fred Akers Akers Jonny Ham Jones SWC Florida State Danny Davis Penn State Rice LSU Sooners Greg Hawthorne

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