Seaver Says It's All Up To Reds Now
Tom Seaver, star pitcher for the New York Mets, said he could join the Cincinnati Reds if a trade is worked out before the deadline. Mets chairman M. Donald Grant confirmed talks but stressed no deal is finished and Seaver would require renegotiation of his contract to stay. The Reds reportedly offered Rawley Eastwick Doug Flynn and Dave Bevering as trade pieces as they chase a third straight World Series title.
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Fryman Not Like Seaver In More Than One Way
Cincinnati pitcher Woody Fryman says he is not as proud as Tom Seaver and would accept any trade to a first or last place club. He struck out 10 in a 5 4 Reds win over Philadelphia as George Foster hit a two run homer and Jerry Hairston was sold to the Pirates for an undisclosed sum.
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Seaver Trade Talk Prompts Koosman to Center Stage
The Mets may trade Tom Seaver to the Reds before the deadline, elevating Jerry Koosman to ace status. Koosman downplayed media questions after a 7-1 Mets win over the Braves, while other NL and AL results featured Reds, Expos, Rangers, Royals, Red Sox and White Sox in tight games.
Rawly Eastwick Refuses Reds Sign Amid Trade Talk
Rawly Eastwick, dubbed Fireman of the Year in 1976, says he will not sign with the Cincinnati Reds as negotiations linger over a possible trade for Tom Seaver. He criticizes management and alleges he is being treated without a contract, while Reds GM Dick Wagner calls the remarks surprising.
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Sophia Sweeps Summeraville in doubleheader sweep
Sophia beat Summeraville 5-1 and 9-4 in a doubleheader. Donnie Wise pitched a four hitter and drove in a run in game one. Phil Culberto drove in two runs in both games. Randy Hunt won game two with help from Bill Troreven. Steve Castanon tripled with bases loaded in the fifth to spark a five run inning. Thompson starred on defense with four catches.
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Bartow to Lead UAB Basketball Program in 1978
Gene Bartow, former UCLA head coach, is slated to become athletic director and head coach at the University of Alabama in Birmingham. Official announcement expected at a 9 a.m. news conference on campus. Bartow previously led UCLA to Pacific-8 titles and guided Memphis State to the 1973 NCAA finals.
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