Dodgers and Reds Load Up Before 1978 Season
Dodgers sign free agent Terry Forster and plan bullpen depth as Tom Lasorda aims to repeat. Reds add Tom Seaver from Mets, with a strong lineup led by Bench Morgan Foster and Rose, while Pirates and Astros bolster pitching. Major trades include Doug Bair to Cincinnati, and Vida Blue to the Giants amid a crowded NL West.
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Herschel Nissenson
Associated Press
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Chicago Cubs
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New York Mets
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Joe Morgan
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Jim Barr
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Marc Hill
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Bill Madlock
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Rick Monday
Allen career may be over
The disillusioned Dick Allen left the Oakland A's camp after being placed on waivers and granted his unconditional release ending his 15 year major league career. At 36 he had 351 home runs and an MVP award with the White Sox in 1972, and any future team would judge him on past performances.
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Tom Lasorda
Lasorda
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Reggie Smith
Ron Cey
Dusty Baker
Cey
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Johnny Oates
Jerry Grote
Davey Lopes
Bill Russell
Rick Monday
Associated Press
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George Foster
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Seattle Mariners
California Angels
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Enrique Romo
Cardinals waive veteran Dierker amid waivers
St Louis Cardinals announce waivers for pitcher Larry Dierker and outfielder Mike Anderson after a 7-4 loss to the Mets. Dierker, 31, said he expects to negotiate freely if unclaimed, while Anderson criticized the timing of the decision following the game.
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Mike Anderson
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New York Mets
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Vern Rapp
Whitworth defends Shore golf crown
Six top women golfers including Kathy Whitworth Judy Rankin and Mickey Wright compete in the 305000 Dinah Shore Winners Circle at Mission Hills Country Club Rancho Mirage California. Whitworth seeks to become the first repeat winner of this premier LPGA event now in its regular season. Rankin a former champion and Wright a 1973 winner are also in contention as the field starts Thursday.
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Kathy Whitworth
Judy Rankin
Mickey Wright
Whitworth
Mission Hills Country Club
Hamburger Buns with Meat Melts and Vegetable Casserole
Combined ingredients form eight meat topped buns baked at 425 for twenty minutes with tomato sauce and oregano in wells. A separate onion pepper mix finishes with a cauliflower green bean and tomato casserole, baked in a moderate oven for about fifteen minutes. Serves eight.
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Gatadina
Spanish Rice One Pot Dish Instructions
A skillet recipe combines oil onions celery and green pepper with uncooked long grain rice Galadina tomatoes chicken broth water garlic salt and oregano. Simmer covered until liquid absorbs and rice is tender yielding about six cups.
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