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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1979

Page

15

O's Show Pitching Depth Lifts Win Over Brewers

Orioles win second game as Sammy Stewart thrives in long relief setting up a late charge. Eddie Murray homers with bases loaded as Baltimore overcomes Milwaukee with 4-1 lead after three. Dennis Martinez, Scott McGregor, and Mike Flanagan praised for shaping young arms.

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Winfield Gets Free Baseball and Big Campaign of Hits

Dave Winfield buys tickets for underprivileged kids to watch Padres games free while delivering a standout season. He tops the NL with a .345 average and 81 RBIs tied with Mike Schmidt, plus 25 homers, in a 10-3 win over Atlanta. Winfield says the public still doesn’t know him.

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National League Scores and Key Plays Across MLB

The National League results included the Cardinals 5 0 over Philadelphia and the Phillies 4 1 over the Cubs. The Mets edged the Pirates 2 1 while the Astros beat the Giants 6 4 on Craig Reynolds two run triple. Dodgers beat Reds as Sutton notches first win in six weeks. Expos 5 Cardinals 0 with Rudy May three hitters. McBride inside the park homer fuels Phillies 4 1 win. Mazzilli RBI helps Mets 2 1 over Pirates.

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Painkillers and Injections in Pro Sports Revealed

The article recalls physicians and athletes discussing injectable painkillers and anesthesia in sports. It cites Lenox Hill therapists, team doctors, and players like Walton and Waters, noting injections are not routine and carry ethical and safety concerns alongside rare exceptions for performance.

Joseph S. Torg Philadelphia Flyers

Conner Tops Thomas In Classic National Festival Duel

Bart Conner, 21, Oklahoma, won gold in three events at the National Sports Festival II, defeating world champion Burt Thomas who took silver in high bar and others. Thomas, 22, eyed World Championships in Dallas and Moscow Olympics hopes as Conner hinted at a new double back twist dismount. The six-day festival at Air Force Academy Fieldhouse drew 7,300 spectators amid gymnastics battles and other event results.

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Moseley, Former Tech AD, Dead at 68 in Blacksburg

Frank O Rea Moseley, 68, former Virginia Tech athletic director and head football coach, died of cancer in Montgomery County Hospital. He built Tech’s athletic program, led 1954 8 0 1 team to nation ranking, and was later inducted to the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame. He is survived by his widow Edythe and two children. Funeral planned for Thursday at Lutheran Memorial Church. He previously played at Alabama, teamed with Bear Bryant, and coached at Kentucky before joining Tech in 1951.

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