Steinbrenner targets Mets in renewed rift at Yankee Stadium
New York owner George Steinbrenner accuses the New York Mets of sniping at his players and Yankee Stadium after allowing Mets ads to run to lure fans to Shea Stadium. Mets management hired Della Femina, Travisano and Partners led by Jerry Della Femina, who called Shea safer than Yankee Stadium. Steinbrenner complained to Commissioner Bowie Kuhn. Della Femina apologized for remarks.
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Baseball Opens Amid Growling Strike Talk in 1980 Season
Opening day in Cincinnati pits Atlanta against the Reds as a looming players strike deadline adds tension to MLB's 112th season. Seaver to face Nickto in Riverfront Stadium opener. Reds reshuffle lineup with Kennedy at second and Collins winning center field. Other openers include Blue Jays at Seattle and NL and AL games across the schedule. Talks resume with MLPA mediation and a May 22 deadline set for a new agreement with a May 23 walkout looming if no deal is reached.
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Klinec earns second in AP state contest for sports writing
Chronicle-Telegram sports writer Joe Klinec adds another award to his list placing second in the best feature category for news papers under 100 000 circulation in the AP Sports Writers Association 1979 contest. The News Herald of Willoughby led Ohio papers under 100 000, Mansfield News Journal and Painesville Telegraph trailed, while Enquirer topped larger papers for overall sports section. The awards will be presented May 11 at Worthington brunch.
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Toledo Blade
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Ritter Collett
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Athens Messenger
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Steve Hubbard
Springfield Sun
Elyria Chronicle-Telegram
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Paul Haynes
Lake County News- Herald
Ted Daadian
Lake County News-Herald
John DeLong
Chillicothe Gazette
van Sickle
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Monge Ready for Season After Breakthrough 1978 Rise
Sid Monge, all star left handed reliever for Cleveland, recalls the May 17, 1978 game vs New York that pivoted his career. He pitched 6 1 3 innings with one hit allowed, struck out four, and became a fulltime reliever. Monge credits bullpen coach Dave Duncan for confidence and development of a slider and forkball. He fractured a finger in spring training but says he’s healthy and ready for the season, turning 29 on opening day against the California Angels.
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Bucks face Sonics as Lanier tests defense in opener
The Seattle SuperSonics clash with Milwaukee in a best-of-seven Western Conference semifinal led by Lanier's multi facet threat. Milwaukee, 20-6 in 26 games since acquiring him, seeks revenge as the defending champs chase a back to back title amid Lakers as rivals with Magic Johnson driving a late season surge.
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Nicklaus Eyes Third Life Span At Masters Age Forty
Nicklaus, the Golden Bear, enters the 44th Masters at age 40 with six titles in sight. Once challenged by doubts about peak form, he rebounded after a poor season, hiring his old coach and mounting a late surge. His career spans two eras, with major wins, record totals, and career earnings that continue to grow as he pursues more major crowns.
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Browns sign Bert Yepremian as kickers camp opens
The Cleveland Browns announce the signing of Bert Yepremian, brother of Garo, as a kicker contender. A Florida alum with SEC records in field goals, Yepremian will compete with Don Cockroft at the Browns May minicamp set at Baldwin Wallace College.
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