Lasorda and Martin share a pals act before crucial Series
New York AP report on October eve meeting between rival World Series managers Billy Martin and Tom Lasorda. They laughed over drinks in the commissioner’s office bar while fans and bystanders watched, recalling a past on-field clash that forged a noted friendship. The piece frames their bond amid looming postseason tension.
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Dodgers Yanks face off in World Series opener
Dodgers and Yankees prepare for the 1977 World Series with Dan Sutton and Don Gullett set as likely Game 1 starters. Injuries and a five game playoff push shape pitching plans while Lasorda and Martin debate lineup and rotation as fans await the first pitch in New York.
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Ed Sudol
Larry McCoy
Jerry Dale
Jim Evans
John McSherry
Would McCarthy benches and Stengel yanks? Real Yankees only
Loel Schrader ponders if managers would bench stars against aces and questions whether current Yankees measure up to legends. He argues the classic lineup, with Henrich Keller Mize Gordon and kin, epitomizes true Yankees and recalls the 1952 Dodgers series tense moments.
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AL batters salute Ryan as top pitcher in league
The American League hitters voted Nolan Ryan the league's outstanding pitcher in a landslide, with 10 votes. Dave Goltz and Frank Tanana trailed, as Ryan praised by peers for his competitiveness while preparing for winter ranch work and a trip to the Virgin Islands.
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Player rosters Monty Basa Coache 8 Rateet Lancestey
A brief roster item notes players Monty Basa and Rateet Lancestey for Coache 8 with a $5 figure.
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