Fidrych's Future In Doubt
Detroit pitcher Mark Fidrych, once a 19 game winner and 1976 AL Rookie of the Year, is sidelined for the season with tendonitis in his right shoulder. Tigers GM Jim Campbell remains optimistic for a comeback, but Fidrych will miss spring training and winter ball as doctors limit his pitching until full recovery.
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Grambling State on One Year NCAA Probation
Grambling State University is placed on a one year probation by the NCAA for violations in its football and basketball programs. The penalties bar post season play and NCAA television appearances during the upcoming academic year. The committee cites improper cash loans to student athletes by Athletic Director Eddie Robinson and improper payments to boosters and recruiting expenses.
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McRae’s Lingo Livening Royals Hit Hitters
Kansas City Royals star Hal McRae talks of a self described “hitterish” feeling as he boosts to a .280s average after a 10-4 win over the Chicago White Sox. McRae’s advice comes with praise for hard work and hitting coach Charley Lau, while Clint Hurdle and Pete LaCock led a 16 hit attack.
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Unhappy Ram Critics Teeing Up For NFL Roster Cuts
Former All Pro tight end Charles Young blasted the Los Angeles Rams as a team full of Hollywood stars saying they have lost every big game they played. He urged discipline under coach George Allen while the Rams prep for the first mandatory cut and a 14 7 preseason loss to the Patriots.
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Sixers and Walton trade talks dominate Portland scene
In Portland, Bill Walton’s trade saga draws in Philadelphia coach Billy Cunningham and Sixers owner Fitz Dixon while Knicks GM Mike Burke and Warriors GM Al Attles join negotiations. Portland faces questions on center help, injury status, and possible deals with Webster or other centers.
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Baseball Scoreboard shows late season MLB results and upcoming games
The scoreboard lists National League standings and results from Wednesdays games Pittsburgh at Chicago Houston at Atlanta Cincinnati at New York Montreal at Philadelphia St Louis at St Louis and notes Thursday matchups including Pittsburgh at Philadelphia Cincinnati at San Diego San Francisco at Los Angeles and San Diego at Los Angeles with various pitchers and records.
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Niekro's Hitting Boosts Pitching for Braves Victory
Braves ace Phil Niekro added to his pitching prowess by driving in two runs and scoring another, delivering a bases loaded single to set up the winning runs in an 18th hit and ninth RBI season. Manager Bobby Cox praised him as the league's best hitting pitcher as Niekro mixed strong hitting with solid relief in a night win over the Reds. The day’s NL action also saw Giants beat Astros 3-2, Dodgers edge Padres 3-2, Cardinals sweep Phillies in a doubleheader, and Expos vs. others continuing in season play.
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Ted Simmons
Keith Hernandez
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