Fidrych Syndrome Lifts Baseball Excitement Nationwide
AP Special Correspondent Will Grimsley reports Bowie Kuhn credits the Fidrych phenomenon with a surge in baseball's popularity. He notes rising attendance, postseason interest, and the Detroit pitcher's fan appeal shaping a national mood while addressing upcoming free agent costs and market tensions.
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Mayo Smith Former Tigers Manager Dies in Florida
Mayo Smith, ex Detroit Tigers manager, has died in Florida. The article notes a September 1970 Tigers Indians game at Tiger Stadium, with mention of the team’s organ rendition of Auld Lang Sone and Smith's later routines after showering and dressing.
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Edward Mayo Smith dies at 62 a Tigers leader
Edward Mayo Smith, longtime baseball executive and former Detroit Tigers manager, died at 62 after a stroke in Florida. He built Denny McLain’s 31-win season in 1968, guided Detroit to a pennant and World Series triumph, and spent 36 years in baseball with roles in Philadelphia, Cincinnati, and the Yankees system. He is survived by his widow, daughter Judith Wolfe, son Fred, and three grandchildren.
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Bruins Rally With Cup Ambition After Third Straight Win
Boston Bruins coach Don Cherry said the team played like they were chasing the Stanley Cup as they extended their winning streak to a third game during an intense stretch. The Bruins maintained pressure in a high tempo game, building on momentum and fueling expectations for postseason readiness.
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Bruins blank Capitals in 6-0 rout to extend shutout streak
Five thirty skates paced by Matti Hagman and Peter McNab as Boston rolls past Washington 6-0. Bobby Schmautz adds two in the second period with Wayne Cashman and Jean Ratelle scoring later. The Bruins push a 218 minute shutout run, last seen 39 years ago.
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Rangers Cut Rod Gilbert From Team In Shift
Rod Gilbert, the Rangers' all time leading scorer, was cut by the club on Thursday. The veteran right winger played for New York in the longtime hall of fame era before parting ways with the team.
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Cavanaugh Notre Dame lead Kodak college squad
Cincinnati Bengals rookie Eddie Edwards has not been cleared to play after chest pains. In college football, Matt Cavanaugh of Pittsburgh was named top quarterback by the AFCA, with Notre Dame placing three on the All America team including MacAfee Browner and Bradley.
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Maravich's buzzer basket seals Jazz victory over Rockets
Pete Maravich stole the ball from Brian Taylor with four seconds left and sprinted for a buzzer beater, lifting the New Orleans Jazz 131 to 129 over the Denver Rockets. Maravich led with 31 points as Len Robinson added 29 and Dan Issel and David Thompson each had 29 for Denver. The game featured 15 ties and frequent lead changes with New Orleans holding a 72-64 halftime edge.
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Barons Leave Stewart Behind As Knee Exam Begs Delay
The Cleveland Barons said veteran defenseman Bob Stewart will stay behind for examination of his left knee while the team travels to Philadelphia for an afternoon game against the Flyers. A spokesman said Stewart has a swollen knee after Wednesday night’s win over the Montreal Canadiens.
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