Ex-manager praises Cubs and Jolly Cholly during 1979 run
Chicago Cubs legend Charlie Grimm, now 80, lauds the 1979 club's potential. He praises pitching, notes Bruce Sutter as a top reliever, and recalls the team’s strong bench while reflecting on managing changes since his era. Grimm also discusses travel, modern baseball demands, and his Quench Sport Gum promotion.
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Seahawks end expansion label with Eller in preseason win
The Seahawks beat the Dallas Cowboys 27-17 as Carl Eller starred in his Seattle debut after a brief camp holdout. Eller batted a Glenn Carano pass to Kerry Justin for a 56 yard interception return touchdown. Coach Patera praised Eller and the defensive pressure from Eller and Bill Gregory. Other NFL preseason results included Jets over Texans 26-14 and Rams over Patriots 15-3.
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