Carew Signs with Angels as Trade Talks Loom
Angels GM Buzzie Bavasi signed Rod Carew in a deal worth about 4 million over five years and now seeks a trade with Minnesota for the seven time AL batting champion. Minnesota wants Carney Lansford in the package, but California considers him untouchable.
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Harrisonburg wins and dominates beam in Handley meet
Harrisonburg swept the top three places on the balance beam and beat Handley 69.25 to 65.05 in girls gymnastics at Handley. Injuries limited Harrisonburg to two vault competitors and two events for Ann Bodkin, yet Bodkin and Nancy Shank earned all four first places for the Blue Streaks.
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Duke Knocks Off Wake Forest in 81-69 ACC Showdown
Duke defeats Wake Forest 81 to 69 as Kenny Dennard recalls better focus and execution. Duke built a 13-4 run early then closed strong in the second half while coach Bill Foster praised tightening defense. Next ACC slate Saturday features Clemson at Virginia and North Carolina at Maryland before Wake Forest hosts Rollins in a non conference game.
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Contrast in Style Between Staubach and Bradshaw
The piece contrasts Dallas quarterback Roger Staubach and Pittsburgh's Terry Bradshaw. Bradshaw led the league with 28 TD passes and finished with a near equal passer rating to Staubach while directing the Steelers' offense. Staubach, praised for leadership from coach Tom Landry, emphasizes teamwork and his reluctance to call his own plays.
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Penn State Tackle Bruce Clark Wins Lombardi Award
Bruce Clark, Penn State All-America defensive tackle and former high school pole vaulter, named winner of the ninth Vince Lombardi Award as 1978 top collegiate lineman. Finalists included Greg Roberts and Matt Millen. dinner featured Gov. Bill Clements and emcee Tom Harmon.
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Steelers rookie Ron Johnson earns both respect and ribbing
Pittsburgh cornerback Ron Johnson, the Steelers’ lone rookie starter in Super Bowl XIII, says he grew up a pro fan and could name most Steelers. Johnson, who filled in for J.T. Thomas, posted four interceptions and 48 solo tackles as teammates teased him about nicknames and his hard hitting play.
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