Blyleven Dominates Brewers in Six-Hit Complete Game
Bert Blyleven pitched a six hit complete game striking out one as the Minnesota Twins beat the Milwaukee Brewers 1-0. Tony Oliva delivered a pinch single in the 11th inning scoring the decisive run with pinch runner Steve True. Del Crandall called Blyleven one of the premier pitchers while Bill Travers took the loss after a four hit outing spanning 10 13 innings. Other AL results: Boston 6 California 2 Baltimore 4 Kansas City 2 Oakland 3 New York 2. Chicago won the first game of a two night doubleheader vs Cleveland 2-0 then lost the nightcap 0-2.
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Bert Blyleven
Minnesota Twins
Tony Oliva
Oliva
Steve True
Twins
Brewers
Blyleven
Milwaukee
del Crandall
Bill Travers
Boston
California
Baltimore
Kaw City
Oakland
New York
Texas
Detroit
Chicago
Cleveland
Rays of Fame and a Hall of Fame Hitters Debate
A veteran observer contrasts Ruth Gehrig and current stars noting no one can hit the upcoming big challenge. Rod Carew is praised as the smartest and best suited for hitting behind runners and bunting. The piece recalls a split series with Texas and Boston and hints at clubhouse chatter about a crucial first game.
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Ruth
Gehrig
Rod Carew
Carew
Yaz the guts of the Boston Red Sox
The piece centers on Boston baseball life during a homestand with players like Yaz and Fisk highlighted. It recounts clubhouse mood, drink ban talks, and a run to the playoffs while criticizing the Yankees and detailing Campaneris’s struggle and language barriers.
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Yaz
Boston Red Sox
Alvin
Charlie
Finley
Dark
Boston
Carlton Fisk
Yuz
Yankees
Munson
Bobby Murcer
Medich
Mel Stottlemyre
Sparky Lyle
Campy
Shortstop
Campaneris
Cuba
Recollections From Reggie Jackson on A's and Finley
A's star Reggie Jackson recalls a tumultuous season with Charlie Finley. He notes risks, gifts, and a death threat while criticizing Finley’s approach to money and team morale. He praises some moves but predicts further fallout and ongoing tension in Oakland.
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