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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1979
Page
18
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Solzy Mink a Virginia native and recent University of Virginia graduate student was named one of 52 runners carrying the Olympic Torch for the 1980 Winter Games. The relay includes representatives from the 50 states plus the District of Columbia and Lake Placid where the Games will be held.
Knuckleballer Phil Niekro notches his 200th decision as he recalls signing his first professional contract in 1959 at age 19. The Associated Press notes his long, storied career and his signature pitch has danced around home plate through decades of play.
The National League pitcher Phil Niekro, 40, notches his 200th win with the Braves 5-2 over the Pirates at Three Rivers Stadium. Go Matthews belts two homers including a go ahead shot in the ninth while Niekro recalls his first major league win in 1965. Other NL scores: Giants over Phillies 7-0, Cardinals 7 Astros 6 in 11, Cubs 5 Reds 1, Padres 10 Mets 5, Expos 7 Dodgers 3. Ivy Niekro watches from stands.
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