Seaver to debut with Reds in Montreal on Saturday
Cincinnati hires ace Tom Seaver from the Mets for a pregame Montreal start then rest the veteran for six days. Sparky Anderson plans a Cincinnati debut open against the Dodgers. Reds trade Pat Zachry Doug Flynn Steve Henderson and Dan Norman for Seaver amid a flurry of moves that shook the clubhouse.
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Finley denounces Kuhn over Seaver trade clash
In New York, Oakland A's owner Charles O Finley blasts Commissioner Bowie Kuhn after the Tom Seaver trade, charging selective powers, politicized favors, and a betrayal of the commissioner's office. He cites Kuhn's voided deals including Vida Blue and Rollie Fingers.
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Era ends for Mets as Seaver joins Reds in trade
Tom Seaver left the Mets after 11 seasons choking up during his farewell at Shea. He reflected on memories with Buddy Harrelson Jerry Koosman and others and said fans deserved thrills from his career. The trade to Cincinnati followed a 16 month contract dispute with M. Donald Grant. Seaver will debut for Cincinnati against Montreal. Also Norwalk golf pro Dave Hill criticizes fans for abuse and long waits at tournaments.
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Trading deadline chaos reshapes 1977 MLB rosters
June 15 1977 marks a day of infamy for Mets fans as Tom Seaver was traded to the Reds boosting Cincinnati’s hopes for a dynasty. Reds manager Sparky Anderson hailed Seaver while New York fans cried robbery. The Reds completed five deals total including Rawly Eastwick to St Louis and Gary Nolan to California as other stars changed teams including Bake McBride Dave Kingman Ken Brett Dock Ellis Jim Fregosi and Cliff Johnson in a flurry of pre deadline moves.
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Taylor County Swim Lessons At Fetterman Pool Complex
Taylor County Recreation Commission hosts two week one hour daily swim programs at Fetterman Pool with offerings for preschool to advanced swimmers. Mother Goose lessons for preschoolers pair instructor skill with parental sun time while Cross Life Saving may be added. details through Ed Davis phone numbers.
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NBA meetings end with muted signs of ABA merger
In Cordinado California on the final day of the NBA Board of Governors meetings Commissioner Larry O'Brien called the gathering uneventful. The main issue was the fragile finances of the four ABA teams, particularly the Indiana Pacers, which spurred talk of relocation but no major decisions were made. The governors approved a two point plan to ease the new teams' financial burden.
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Indians beat International League club in Beer Night tuneup
The Indians topped their Toledo farm club 6 4 at Cleveland Stadium in a Beer Night warmup. Ray Fosse and Ron Pruitt drove in runs, Tom Brennan won the start, Don Hood added a late hit, and Eric Raich took the loss. Tidewater, Syracuse, and Pawtucket won other games in the circuit.
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West Virginia fishing outlook improves weekend
The Department of Natural Resources says fishing could be better this weekend across West Virginia. Bass and panfish are good on the Greenbrier River near Hinton, the New River, Elk River, and Little Kanawha. East Lynn and Bluestone lakes are highlighted for anglers. Streams vary by region with many low and clear in central and eastern parts, while some northern streams run milky. Sutton Lake is normal and clear but slow, Summersville lake and tailwaters are normal and clear with best night fishing, and worm fishing above Burnsville Dam is good while below the dam is slow.
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Unpredictable Bird Wins Third Straight At Tigers Win
Detroit pitcher Mark Fidrych needed 81 pitches to beat Toronto 4-1 as Ron LeFlore hit two homers and Fidrych completed his fourth complete game in five starts since knee surgery. The crowd of 26 000 chanted for Bird. LeFlore celebrated a birthday age dispute after two hits, while Steve Kemp added a two run homer in the eighth. Other American League scores included Twins over Angels 7-6 Yankees over Royals 7-0 Orioles over Brewers 6-0 White Sox over Red Sox 7-3 and Mariners over A’s 3-1.
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Ex Red Learns Facts of Life in Trade
Cincinnati AP Ex Red pitcher Pat Zachry applied for a marriage license then learned he had been traded to the New York Mets. He hoped to marry next week in Cincinnati but says the wedding will be postponed. Doug Flynn, Reds utility man, had bought a new home in Cincinnati and commented on the move.
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