Frazier Leads Cavs Past Knicks In Overtime Duel
Walt Frazier returns to Madison Square Garden and leads Cleveland to a 117 112 overtime win over New York. He scores 28 points in 44 minutes amid a standing ovation while Campy Russell also adds 28 as Bob McAdoo tops scorers with 29. Ringo Smith adds 15 points in the extra period.
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Atlanta Braves Fire Manager Dave Bristol
The Atlanta Braves fired manager Dave Bristol after two seasons with the last place club posting a 61 101 record this season the worst in the National League Bristol expected an administrative role but may seek a coaching job elsewhere He praised the young players and questioned owner Ted Turner for decision making and impatience with quick wins.
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Bryant's Baby Bears Star Power From Tuscaloosa To Pro Football
Paul Bear Bryant watches former Alabama pupils in the NFL shine. Richard Todd of the Jets and Ken Stabler of the Raiders clash, as Bryant praises Todd’s arm and running game while reflecting on his long coaching career and the many Bears quarterbacks who rose to pro prominence.
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Bear) Bryant
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Tom Lasorda Named NL Manager of the Year
New York AP reports Dodgers manager Tom Lasorda won the National League Manager of the Year with 338 votes. He led Los Angeles to the NL pennant in his rookie year, surpassing Herman Franks and Danny Ozark in a landslide.
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Weaver Captures AL Manager of the Year Honors in Landslide
Earl Weaver of the Baltimore Orioles wins the American League Manager of the Year by a landslide with 248 AP votes. Despite key losses, Weaver led Baltimore to 97 victories and a near top finish in 1977. He signs a three year contract and looks ahead to the season.
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Lyle Wins AL Cy Young as Relievers Gain Fame
Sparky Lyle of the Yankees wins the American League Cy Young Award becoming the first reliever to do so. He posted a 13-5 record with 26 saves and a 2.17 ERA, edging Jim Palmer and ranking Nolan Ryan among top vote getters.
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