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Southern Illinoisan in Carbondale, Illinois

12 Sep 1978

Page 11

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Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1978

Page

11

Baseball takes back seat to football in TV finances

Baseball faces TV funding gaps as pro football secures larger contracts with three networks, while 28 NFL teams stand to make 5 million per season for four years. Baseball teams average far less, prompting calls for a revolutionary format, interleague play, and broader national exposure. Don Stanhouse tops relievers for Baltimore with 22 saves as the season nears its end.

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Fatal Grand Prix crash sparks postrace accusations in Milan

In Milan the Grand Prix of Italy crash that killed Ronnie Peterson prompts an official slow‑motion review and accusations over the start. Drivers including Niki Lauda James Hunt and Hans Stuck criticize the start, call for Monza closure, and urge accountability while the prosecutor evaluates who caused the crash. Brambilla and Peterson are among those badly hurt or killed as cars rammed in a tight poststart melee.

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Milan Italy Ronnie Peterson Sweden International Auto Sports Commission Niki Lauda Austria Hans Stuck West Germany James Hunt Britain Jacques Laffitte Stuck Vittorio Brambilla Niguarda Brambilla Peterson Lotus Surtees Monza
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Murcer hits in eighth straight as Cubs top Mets

Cub Murcer extended his hitting streak to eight in a 9-4 Cubs win over the Mets. He had six, seven, and eight consecutive hits, plus a three-run homer, two singles, and four RBIs. Murcer said he finally feels in the groove after adjustments to crouch and stride. Mets pitcher Mike Bruhert took the loss while Dennis Lamp earned the win for Chicago.

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New York Bobby Murcer Chicago Cubs New York Mets Murcer Roy Lee Jackson New York Yankee Mets Mike Bruhert Chicago Dennis Lamp Skein Pinky Higgins Boston Red Sox Walt Dropo Red Sox Montreal Pittsburgh Pirates Kiki Cuyler Cubs Greg Gross Rodney Scott Bill Buckner Bruhert Gross Mike Vail
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