Television reshape drives baseball and football changes
Sports editor Merle Jones notes that TV considerations are guiding major league realignments and rule changes. Baseball owners convene in St. Louis to discuss interleague play expansion designated hitter realignment and new postseason formats ahead of key decisions. Stakeholders include owners commissioners and media partners shaping the upcoming season.
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Baseball TV money and the coming contract renewal
Television money looms large as baseball owners face a 92.8 million four year deal that ends after 1979. A proposed talk show division could edge toward the Yankees and other power clubs. Networks seek markets and ratings while baseball remains split into two leagues with uneven divisions. Meetings in St Louis loom as owners weigh post 1979 proposals and playoff formats.
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Tigers rout Royals as Detroit climbs near lead
Tigers thrash Kansas City 11-2 behind nine strong innings from Milt Wilcox after rookie Rich Gale falters. Whitey Herzog calls Tigers hot but good as Detroit extends win streak to eight of nine and trims KC's margin in the standings.
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Parker’s hot bat fuels Pirates past Reds 7 4
Dave Parker returns to health boosting the Pirates as Omar Moreno drives in three and Parker adds a two run homer and a run scoring single. Cincinnati’s slump continues with Pete Rose 0 for 4 and injuries hobbling Johnny Bench and Joe Morgan.
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Cubs Beat Braves 13-7 in High Scoring Game
Cubs win 13-7 over the Atlanta Braves as Herman Franks notes a rough night despite season highs in runs and hits. Bob Horner paces Atlanta with four solo homers in a seven inning surge, while Dave Roberts struggles but earns a no-decision. Kingman tops with three doubles for the Cubs alongside Vail and White delivering key hits.
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Game Ed wins Illinois State Fair Colt Stakes again
Illinois harness star Game Ed driven by Danny Shetler captures the one mile Colt Stakes at the Illinois State Fair in 1 55 2 5, repeating last year’s 2-year old triumph. The victory comes after a 1:57 4 5 heat win by a nose over Hobo Brooke, with Game Ed finishing 3 12 lengths ahead in the final. Owner Dr. Eugene Hoffman Elena and Fred Cappetta of Chicago condition the champion gelding.
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