Sluggers in Hall of Fame Veterans vote Tampa trio eyed
Three sluggers Hack Wilson Johnny Mize and Chuck Klein with lifetime batting averages over .300 are top prospects as the Hall of Fame Veterans Committee meets in Tampa Fla The 18 member group includes former players executives and writers needing 75 percent votes for election Klein hit .320 with 300 homers Wilson 244 homers and .307 average Mize 359 homers and .313 average led by 1947 season power and longevity
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Bobby Bonds Delays Arrival To Indians Camp
Cleveland Indians must wait as star outfielder Bobby Bonds delays joining spring training. Bonds called from San Carlos California to say family problems keep him in place until Thursday in Palm Springs. He plans to seek a trade after the 1979 season and has four years left on a five year Rangers contract.
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Basketball at a Glance San Antonio 103 New Jersey 99
Wednesday's NBA results include San Antonio beating New Jersey 103 to 99. Other outcomes feature Houston 119 over Denver 118 and Kansas City visiting Atlanta among several listed matchups for the week.
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Veeck Reflects On Baseball Popularity And Costs
Grimsley profiles Bill Veeck president of the Chicago White Sox, praising baseballs growing crowds and international reach while criticizing high salaries and ego trips among peers. He recounts his career from Milwaukee to the White Sox, innovations, and a 1977 pennant bid with a then record home attendance of 1,657,135.
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Lopez Poised to Defend Sunstar Classic Title in LA
Nancy Lopez aims to defend her Sunstar Classic crown at Rancho Park in a 72-hole event after finishing tied for second at Bent Tree. The 22-year-old LPGA star, who married Tim Melton Jan 6, seeks a repeat title in the $100,000 tourney, with a $15,000 winner’s purse.
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Eagles edge Odessa High 5-4 in baseball thriller
Pecos Eagles improve to 3-2 with a 5-4 win over Odessa High. Key hits from Devin Register, Larry Mosby, and Rene Molinar fueled the rally, as Marc Dingler and teammates shut down Odessa in the final at bat. Glen Harrison earned the win. Bill Rumbaugh took the loss. The Eagles head to Permian on Thursday for a 4 p.m. game.
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