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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1979
Page
12
Havana born pitcher Luis Tiant, 33, famed for his splitters and past wins with Cleveland and Boston, shows steady flow of adrenaline and consistency in games for the New York Yankees as he remains a veteran force on the mound.
The article surveys players and historians on tobacco chewing in baseball, detailing taints of spitting, pitching, and old time toughness. It cites stars like Si Grimsley, Tiant, Rod Carew, and Babe Ruth while noting varied habits from Hall of Famers to abstainers, and recalls figures like Sparky Lyle and Catfish Hunter in a period-tinged portrait.
At the Pan American Games in San Juan Puerto Rico Juantorena upset No Peace in the event claiming a decisive finish. The report notes Robinson on the sidelines and comments on his own power and speed while highlighting American coach Bobby Knight facing questions over a police incident. The U S team advances toward potential gold with roles for the men and women in basketball and track.
Kansas City drops ninth of last ten as Whitey Herzog laments lack of clutch hitting despite limited pitching. Indians launch four homers to beat Royals 82, with KC pitchers allowing 44 homers in 24 games.
Steve Rogers of the Expos and Steve Carlton of the Phillies were named to the eight man NL pitching staff for the All Star Game. Rogers leads NL starters in shutouts and ERA and recently no hit Lasorda’s Dodgers for 71 3 innings. Carlton allowed a leadoff double in the seventh but preserved a 1 0 win over the Mets. Also chosen were Niekro Andujar Sambito Perry LaCoss and Sutter.
Clemson freshman Greg Guin, nicknamed bulldog, stars at first base for the Winchester Royals in the Valley Baseball League. He hits near .385 as he fuels a Late season push toward the Western Division title, boasting steady defense and confident talk about his role.
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