Twins open spring with wins after Carew loss
Minnesota blanks New York 18 hits in exhibition win as Ron Jackson debuts with two doubles and a single. Manager Gene Mauch argues Carew's departure avoids morale damage and predicts improved Twins despite 1978 slump and Rod Carew trade.
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Four Old Padres Talk Pitching
In the Padres clubhouse Gaylord Perry Randy Jones Rollie Fingers and Mickey Lolich share lockers and a combined 641 major league wins. The four must lift the team from fourth place in the NL West as opening games approach against the Dodgers Reds and Giants in a two week stretch in the Arizona desert near the Mexico border.
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Padres Hope Four Veterans Spark 1979 Season
Sports of the Times highlights Gaylord Perry Rollie Fingers Randy Jones and Mickey Lolich as veterans poised to lift the Padres. Perry eyes 300 wins Fingers racks up saves Jones recovers arm strength Lolich refines a knuckleball as the team seeks a playoff push in the NL West.
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Nicklaus Vows Better Play Amid TPC Slump Endurance
Jack Nicklaus, frustrated by a poor start to the season, announces he will lift his game at the PGA Tour’s Tournament Players Championship in Sawgrass. The $440,000 event features a deep field led by Watson, Player, Mahaffey and the defending champ Nicklaus, with final rounds to be televised by CBS.
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Stoddard Recalls NC State NCAA Glory and ACC Woes
Miami AP Don Stanhouse palmed a bounce shot into a trash can during a playful moment as Tim Stoddard reflects on NC State’s 1974 NCAA title run. He notes Duke and UNC faltered early in the NIT and NCAA regionals, while recalling Stoddard’s own ACC championship pitching for NC State and his shift to baseball duties.
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