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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1979
Page
16
Joe Theismann projects confidence as he prepares to lead the Washington Redskins in 1979. In Carlisle camp remarks he credits understanding the system and familiarity from last season, saying he aims to be the best quarterback and notes the departure of Billy Kilmer eases pressure.
Washington quarterback Joe Theismann says the Redskins can average 21 to 24 points per game and emphasizes teamwork over reliance on any single player. He disputes criticisms that no Redskins TDs have come in the first two preseason games and compares this to Pittsburgh.
Martina Navratilova, the top seed, crushed Anne Smith 6-0 6-1 to advance to the Richmond $100,000 women's tourney semifinals. Virginia Wade joined her after beating Greer Stevens 6-4 6-2, with Wade set to face the Turnbull Reid winner. Kate Latham upset Dianne Fromholtz 4-6 6-4 6-2 to reach the other semifinal.
Steve Rosenbloom, son of Carroll Rosenbloom, is ousted as Rams executive vice president by owner Georgia Rosenbloom who now names Don Klosterman as VP and GM. The move follows long-standing tensions since Georgia took control after Carroll’s death last April.
The piece notes that Commissioner Bowie Kuhn fined and suspended Ted Turner for suggesting signing Gary Matthews away from the Giants. It then reports Ray Kroc of the Padres hinting at targeting players such as Graig Nettles and Joe Morgan, drawing a rebuke and potential action from the commissioner. Also listed are other free agents like Nolan Ryan Brian Downing Bob Boone Bucky Dent Jim Spencer J.R. Richard Don Stanhouse Rudy May and Dave Goltz who could be available if unsigned.
New York Yankees manager Billy Martin blasted minor league umpires filling in during a midseason stoppage. He was ejected after arguing with Dallas Parks during a 5-1 defeat to Minnesota, calling Parks a scab and accusing the umpires of harming baseball.
New PGA champion David Graham led the Classic at Westchester with a three stroke cushion after a 6-under first round. He praised his US home and said he will keep playing in the United States while maintaining a globe trotting schedule.
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