CBS Prepares for Weather Sparks In Live Sports
CBS faced heavy weather washing out the Sammy Davis Jr. Greater Hartford Open, prompting a pivot to tennis coverage and prior golf footage. Executives justify the move by audience reach and advertiser rebates, noting live outdoor events demand flexible programming.
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Carl Lindemann
Dick Pinkham
AFC Central Preview Steelers The Team To Tarnish
In Pittsburgh the Steelers seek to add to five straight titles while facing Oilers Browns and Bengals in a loaded AFC Central. Quotes from Chuck Noll Terry Bradshaw Earl Campbell and Sam Rutigliano frame hopes and realistic targets for 1979.
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Chuck Noll
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Terry Bradshaw
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Dan Pastorini
Dan
Bum Phillips
Earl
Cleveland
Sam Rutigliano
Rutigliano
Pirates Rally to Stay First as Robinson Leads Win
The Pittsburgh Pirates remain atop the NL East after a 5-1 win over the San Diego Padres. Bill Robinson homered for his 28th of the season helping the Pirates extend their lead, while Montreal, Philadelphia, Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York posted wins in other NL games.
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RBI
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Giants
Bill Buckner
Buckner
Mike Ivie
Rick Reuschel
Bruce Sutter
Dodgers
Cardinals
Rick Sutcliffe
Dodger
Bill Russell
Dusty Baker
Orioles Edge Sox In 12th Inning Robbery at Memorial
In a 2-1 win over Chicago, Murray steals home on a straight steal as Hoffman hesitates, delivering a walk off moment in the bottom of the 12th. Other AL results: Red Sox past Twins 9-5. Yankees 4 Rangers 3. Brewers 6 Royals 5. Tigers 6 Angels 1. Mariners 3 Indians 2. A’s 3 Blue Jays 1.
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New York
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Tommy John
Tigers
Angels
Jason Thompson
Dan Petry
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California
Mariners
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A’s
Blue Jays
Rob Picciolo
Rickey Henderson
Dwayne Murphy
Wayne Gross
Oakland
Toronto
League Leaders League Leaders By The Associated Press
American League stats feature Lynn and Boston atop batting with .341, .333. Runs leaders include Lynn and Rice. RBIs crown to Baylor. Pitching leaders list Davis and Eckersley among top 11 decisions. National League batting led by Hernandez with .336, Templeton and Winfield prominent. Hitting and pitching leaders populate the mock survey across leagues with key players like Kingman, Schmidt, Templeton, and Seaver noted.
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Jack) Whitaker
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