Veterans Exile to Minors Housts World Series Stars to Columbus
As MLB teams trim rosters to 25 before opening day many veterans including Jim Beattie Ken Brett Buzz Capra and Ron Davis move from top teams. Beattie after a World Series win is sent to Columbus along with several Yankees teammates while other clubs designate players to their minor league affiliates across the majors.
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Parker On Hitting Rampage With Nine Homers For Pirates
Pittsburgh Pirate outfielder Dave Parker, aiming for NL top form, hit two homers and an RBI single as Pittsburgh edged Minnesota 7-6. Parker and teammates fueled a late rally, with Parker breaking a 6-6 tie in the ninth. Other scores include Astros over Twins B, Braves over Royals, and Cardinals over Expos.
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Rangers Edge Kings 5-4 on Winning Power Play
New York Rangers beat the Los Angeles Kings 5-4 as both teams skated five aside for much of the game. Phil Esposito scored the decisive power play goal at 8 23 of the third period, noting New York’s early even strength strength and costly penalties.
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Umpires Targeted in Baseball Owners Pay Demand Clash
Baseball executives have drawn a hard line, denying umpires a share of rising salaries after self-inflicted player contracts. Owners aim to curb costs while avoiding direct confrontation with players, leaving umpires as the latest target in labor tensions shaping the sport.
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Umpires Face Tough Bargaining Amid Lockstep System
The piece argues umpires earn far less than top salaries and are stuck in a weak bargaining position. It highlights a five year deal with job security provisions allowing appeals to the league president who fired them, portraying umpires as underpaid serfs in baseball.
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Rosenbloom Remembered as Bold NFL Owner and Philanthropist
Rosenbloom, 72, owner of the Los Angeles Rams and former Colts figure, drowned off Golden Beach Florida after being caught by a heavy undertow. NFL Commissioner Rozelle called him a powerful, controversial presence in three decades of pro football. He is survived by wife Georgia and children Steve Daniel Chip Lucia and Suzanne Irwin. funeral plans pending.
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Motta Says Bullets Ready To Defend Title Despite Injuries
Washington Bullets coach Dick Motta stresses that health will decide if the team repeats as champions. Players Bobby Danridge and Larry Wright voice confidence as the squad contends with injuries but remains focused on securing another ring.
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Fifty Umpires Sit Out as 1979 Season Opens
Fifty major league umpires remain on the sidelines as opening day looms with San Francisco at Cincinnati in the NL and California at Seattle in the AL. Paul Pryor, 51, signs a two year contract while Ted Hendry works spring games in Arizona amid ongoing disputes and the possibility of using minor league and amateur officials.
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Colorado pays through nose for Fairbanks
In a three month, costly NFL dispute, Colorado pays the New England Patriots to release Chuck Fairbanks. He will coach Colorado by spring practice, with Frank Kilroy possibly taking on general duties. The settlement involved two owners and a noted death in Rosenbloom.
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