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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1977
Page
12
Washington coach George Allen faces retirement of Larry Brown who ran for 1,216 yards in 1972 before quitting. Bud Grant resumes progress as Chuck Foreman inks a two year extension after prior contract turmoil. Contenders Parrish Carr Munsey Dutton Kunz weigh trades and free agency amid holdouts across the league.
New York Yankee Cliff Johnson says he is happy to play regularly and hit home runs. He delivered a two run shot in a 10 inning 5-4 win over the Baltimore Orioles and credits extra work and study from watching TV to improve. Reggie Jackson followed with a game winning leadoff homer in the 10th.
Pirates beat Houston 3-2 as John Candelaria left with an injured forearm after a line drive. Rich Gossage relieved, delivering stronger than usual until Ed Ott’s seventh inning homer proved decisive. Chicago blanked Cincinnati, St. Louis topped Atlanta, Mets defeated San Francisco, and other NL games noted.
Larry Brown, 29, longtime Redskins running back and 1000 yard rusher, retires from active play after knee and injury toll. He will join the front office to aid public relations and youth programs, with his contract honored. Coach George Allen calls him the best back he ever coached. Brown credits Lombardi helmet aid for his breakthrough and fame.
Frank Brewer went 6-for-6 with three home runs as Fairview North defeated North Frederick 26-13 in Frederick County Mens Softball League action. Dwaine Unger homered and Bob Cather, Jim Renner, Wayne Kagey added four hits in the lopsided victory.
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