Mariners edge Twins 3 2 to claim season opener lead
Glenn Abbott pitched six innings for Seattle as the Mariners beat Minnesota 3 2 in the opener. Craig Reynolds hit a two run homer, boosting Seattle’s early lead before Enrique Romo closed out the win with two hits allowed and two strikeouts. Dan Ford narrowly prevented a later rally with a throw from center.
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Stinson
Cubs to battle Candelaria in opening day clash
The Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates start the 1978 season with new faces and strong arms. John Candelaria to open for Pittsburgh, with Rick Reuschel likely starting for Chicago or possibly Ray Burris. Reuschel went 20 10 last year. Burris 14 16.
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Southern Illinois and Sports Adds Four Pitchers and Cubs Add Kingman
The article lists baseball personnel changes with Bert Blyleven from Texas for Al Oliver, Jim Bibby signing after Cleveland, Will McEnaney from Montreal for Tim Jones, rookie Don Robinson, John Milner, Steve Brye, Manny Sanguillen from Oakland. Cubs add Dave Kingman, start Dave Rader replacing George Mitterwald, Steve Swisher to St. Louis, Hector Cruz from the Cardinals, trading Jerry Morales.
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St. Louis
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The
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Hector Cruz
Cardinals
Jerry Morales
Dwyer stars for Cards but Phils win final tuneup
Richie Hebner and Jerry Martin homered as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-3 in an exhibition. Jim Lonborg earned the win after five innings, with Dwyer hitting a two run shot for St Louis. Cardinal spring tally ended 10-15, Phils 14-11 as both squads prepared for Friday opener in Philadelphia.
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Sox power show opens season with Red Sox White Sox
Boston and Chicago lift high hopes as 1977 power hitters return. Mike Torrez starts for Boston against Steve Stone at Comiskey Park while Dennis Eckersley joins the Red Sox rotation. Chicago shakes up lineup with Bonds Blomberg and Johnson adding punch, Nahorodny debuting behind the plate.
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Cleveland
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Bill Lee
Wilbur Wood
SIUC basketball slate set for 1978 79 season
SIUC Carbondale finalizes 1978 79 basketball schedule with 16 Missouri Valley Conference games starting January against Creighton and ending at Tulsa. December dates include the Missouri Classic with Eastern Kentucky and Alabama Birmingham. Post season Valley tournament possible if Salukis finish in first division. Carl Bud Wilkinson era noted in NFL context.
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