Yankees Sign Tommy John In Three Year Deal
New York signs veteran lefty Tommy John to a three year contract, becoming the second free agent hurler acquired in 10 days after Luis Tiant. The 35 year old, who was 17-10 with a 3.30 ERA for the Dodgers last season, chose New York over Cincinnati Atlanta and Kansas City, praising the club as a top contender and city.
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al Rosen
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Young Shula Makes Eight Catches For Dartmouth Ivy Title
Dartmouth sophomore Dave Shula son of Dolphins coach Don Shula starred with eight receptions totaling 191 yards in a 28 21 Ivy League championship win over Princeton. Coach Joe Yukica praised his concentration and spectacular catches as Shula set all time Dartmouth receiving records. Shula, 18, chose Dartmouth over Florida State after being courted by several schools, citing the beauty of the area and his interest in winter sports. He emphasizes education and football learning values from his father.
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Bowling Bits Summary of Week Bowling Standings and Scores
Top bowlers include Dot Robertson with 234 and Terry Robertson with 584. Leading teams Loyd Builders 877 and Dengel's 2476. Multiple leagues report high games and series, including Osburn's Flowers 803 game 2296 series and First National led Tuesday Night Ladies with 3114-1614. BVL winner to be announced next week.
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Terry Robertson
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Dengel
Linda Asplund
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D. Redenbaugh
Maloney
Fritts Shop
Keith Farms
J. Compton
J. B. Electric
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T. Robertson
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S. Wolgast
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Bass Electric
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Teri
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Bowl Weevils
Young & Reckless
Foxy Ladies
Redenbaugh
P. Collins
Kansas State Bank
Bienie’s
J. Price
D. Roehl
Anderson Carpets
Bennett's
Super Chicks
C. Barkdoll
D. Tournberlin
West Wilson Repair
Princeton Grain
Foster
F. Gregg
H. Liegerot
F. Burkdoll
Shenk
P. Peel
J. Buck
J. Allis
L. Wise
G. Luther
B. Stevenson
P. Rockers
R. Hoover
M. Ainsworth
M. Justice
M. Hopkins
V. Ochs
L. Snow
L. Campbell
C. Wallace
B. Hickman
S. Smith
B. Leach
Whitaker Named AL Rookie of the Year in 1978
Lou Whitaker of the Detroit Tigers earned the American League Rookie of the Year award by the Baseball Writers Association. The 21-year-old second baseman hit .285 with 58 RBIs, forming one of the league’s top double plays with Alan Trammell and sharing praise from manager Ralph Houk for his poised rookie season.
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