Seaver Embarrassed by Winless Start in 1978 Open
The Associated Press reports Tom Seaver, a three time Cy Young winner, is embarrassed and frustrated after six winless starts. Sparky Anderson pulled him in a national TV game as Philadelphia exploded for seven runs in three innings. Seaver said he wished he knew what was wrong. Other NL results included Pittsburgh over San Diego and Atlanta over the Mets. AL scores featured Boston beating Baltimore and New York defeating Kansas City.
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Atlanta Braves
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Boston Red Sox
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New York Yankees
Kansas City Royals
Madlock and ump ignite ninth inning brawl in Cards loss
Giants rookie Charlie Williams and umpire Joe Williams sparked a heated ninth inning as Bill Madlock argued an 0-2 call, nearly inciting a bench clearing scene at Busch Stadium. Vida Blue pitched well in a 2-1 San Francisco win, with manager Altobelli defending his temperamental star.
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Ted Simmons
Randy Moffitt
Altobelli
Smith helps SIUC trim names to six for coaching post
SIU C carbon dale begins narrowing IAC coaching candidates with Barry Smith joining the subcommittee to cut an initial list of over 60 names to six. Athletic director Gale Sayers expects a final three after Tuesday full IAC meeting with campus interviews planned before summer. Final selection aims to meet players before exams end.
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Houston lands Campbell as No 1 pick in NFL draft
Earl Campbell, Texas star running back, was chosen first by the Houston Oilers in the NFL draft, after terms were finalized with a four-pick trade to Tampa Bay. Campbell, 6-0, 200 pounds, wore No 34 and eyed as a Dorsett-style back. The draft also saw Art Still go to the Kansas City Chiefs and Wes Chandler go to the New Orleans Saints.
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Ken Sr
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Bill Bergey
Ross Browner
Salukis Coach Expects Few Salukis To Be Drafted
SIU coach Rey Dempsey says NFL scouts show little interest in this 3-8 team. He notes Greg Warren 6-5 250 may draw late round attention, Dan Brown reed injury concerns, and punter Steve Mick unlikely to be drafted. Herrera last year was a sixth round pick then cut by Kansas City.
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Tony Dorsett
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