Dodgers' Lasorda Named NL Manager of the Year
Tom Lasorda, head cheerleader of the Dodgers and leader of the NL pennant run, wins the National League Manager of the Year with 338 AP votes. Herman Franks trails with 39, Danny Ozark 32, and Bill Virdon 8 as other finalists.
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San Diego
Alvin Dark
Pittsburgh
Chuck Tanner
Dodger Blue
Walter Alston
Sabers must bounce back in tough A League race
Saguaro, 3-1 in the Central Division, seeks a rebound after a 29-14 loss to Casa Grande now 6-1 and 3-0 atop the A League. Mesa, Arcadia, Chaparral, Kofa, Coronado, and Westwood also eye pivotal Thursday games as Tempe falters and Titan passers push for wins.
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Winning Handicapping: Secrets of a Successful Race Handicapper
Bruce Jameson reviews Chuck Badone’s guide to race handicapping noting it avoids guarantees and stresses fitness and class factors from the Daily Racing Form. It covers money management and personal philosophy with practical advice and examples.
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Freshmen Tennis Results Across Local Schools
Chaparral beats McClintock 7 2 as Nancy Musgrove captures singles title and Musgrove with Made leine Pomeroy win doubles. Arcadia sweeps 6 8 in singles with Susan Karam and doubles team Friedland Clark. Willis Jr. High defeats Scottsdale 9 0 behind Kippy Nielson and doubles team Cornelius Rowe. Saguaro tops Casa Grande 9 0 as Holly Kessler wins singles and doubles with Miriam Ben Ora.
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Classified ad pricing surprise
A reader notes the slow cost of placing a classified ad and provides a contact number 994-9311 for details.
Motorists Targeted by Gas Thief and Cleaner Solution
A gas thievery warning notes a carburetor problem causing wasted fuel and rough running. WYNN'S Carburetor Cleaner promises to restore efficiency without dismantling by removing gum and varnish and improving mileage.
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Lyle wins war for relievers in Cy Young victory
Sparky Lyle of the New York Yankees becomes the first American League reliever to win the Cy Young Award, delivering 56 points to edge Jim Palmer and Nolan Ryan. He credited the win with boosting recognition for relief pitchers and noted his 26 saves and 13-5 record aided the cause. Other AL pitchers receiving votes included Dennis Leonard Bill Campbell Dave Goltz Ron Guidry and Dave Rozema.
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Orioles' Weaver Tops AL Bosses In Manager of the Year
Earl Weaver secured the American League Manager of the Year award with 248 votes after guiding the Baltimore Orioles to a surprising second place tie in the East in 1977. He earned a three year contract and praised his club’s personnel despite losing Reggie Jackson, Bobby Grich, and Wayne Garland during the season. Whitey Herzog and Bob Lemon trailed in votes, Billy Martin also receiving ballots, as Weaver celebrated the honor.
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NBA Results and Schedule Brief
standings show Boston 110 over Atlanta 103 and Cleveland 117 over New York 122 in OT. Philadelphia 112 over Kansas City 104. late games Golden State 105 over Chicago 98. Indiana 129 over Denver 104. Phoenix 93 over Seattle 86. Los Angeles 109 over San Antonio 107. Portland 107 over Buffalo 85. Next: Atlanta at New Jersey and New York at New Orleans. Golden State at Detroit. Portland at Denver. Buffalo at Seattle. Thursday features Kansas City at Cleveland and Milwaukee at Houston.
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Suns Derail Sonics In Tight 93 86 Win At Phoenix
Phoenix improves to 3-0 behind Paul Westphal 30 points and Walter Davis late baskets. Seattle falls to 0-4 as Marvin Webster fouls out, Webster 17 points 17 rebounds, Bruce Seals tops Sonics with 20. Adams grabs 18 boards and five first half blocks setting a Phoenix record.
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