Willie Mays Hall of Fame selection solidified in landslide
NEW YORK UP IS say hey kid Willie Mays was the sole inductee in a lopsided Baseball Writers Association vote. The Giants and Mets legend finished with 670 home runs, 3,283 hits, 1,903 RBIs, and two NL MVPs while ranking high on all time lists for homers, runs, and bases. Leo Durocher called him the best all around player, noting his unmatched blend of skills.
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Campy Russell Picked for NBA All Star Game
Richfield report says Cleveland Cavaliers forward Campy Russell has been chosen to play for the Eastern Conference in the NBA All Star Game at the Pontiac Silverdome. Russell, 18th in scoring at 22.3, reacts to selection after coaches vote while fans chose the East and West starters.
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Steinbrenner backs Martin as 1980 Yankees manager
New York owner George Steinbrenner stated Billy Martin will manage the Yankees again in 1980. He said Martin has given his word to return and to get back in shape while denying any wrongdoing in the Reno confrontation. Phil Rizzuto accused Martin of embarrassing the club by punching a sports writer, but Steinbrenner defended him as innocent until proven guilty.
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Crenshaw Wins Phoenix Open With 61 After Rain Delay
Ben Crenshaw, 27, overcame a rain-shortened Phoenix Open to claim his sixth PGA Tour victory with a 14 under par 199. He carded nine birdies in 11 holes on Sunday, tied the course record with 61, then held off Jay Haas and others after a windy final round. Haas finished second at 13 under after a costly par save on the 18th.
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Kuhn blocks Carew trade talks between Twins and Yankees
Minneapolis Tribune reports baseball commissioner Bowie Kuhn is discouraging Minnesota from trading Rod Carew to the New York Yankees. Yankees and Twins say Kuhn is preventing talks. Twins plan to press Kuhn for clearance while the Yankees consider a strong offer, with an Angels bid referenced.
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Munson Undergoes Major Shoulder Surgery in LA
CANTON UP I report Thurman Munson, catcher for the New York Yankees, underwent major shoulder surgery in Los Angeles two weeks ago. He disclosed at a Hall of Fame Club luncheon that the operation removed about 1% inch from his clavicle. The shoulder had troubled him through the AL playoffs and World Series and did not improve at home.
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Elyria and Southview clash in nonleague hoops showdown
Elyria High visits Southview tonight in a nonconference boys basketball tilt. Elyria seeks a breakthrough against Lorain area foes after losses to Admiral King Lorain Senior and a 41 40 setback to Findlay. Southview, riding wins over Elyria West and a victory vs Admiral King, aims to slow Elyria star Capers and keep Warden contained while pursuing their own scoring edge.
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