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Newspaper Page TextTed’s in the dugout, Bristol’s in limbo By ALEX SACHARE AP Sports Writer Ted Turner is in the dugout and Dave Bristol is in limbo. Turner, the flamboyant 38- year-old yachtsman and broad casting executive who owns the Atlanta Braves, decided he needed a close-up look at what was wrong with his team, which had lost 16 games in a row. So Wednesday he told Bristol, his manager, to take a 10-day vacation, and donned the manager’s cap himself. There was no noticeable ef fect —the Braves lost No. 17,2-1 to Pittsburgh. “It seemed like I had done all I could, sitting up in the stands,’’ explained Turner, who doesn’t have a baseball back ground and is leaving all Falcons sign 4 ATLANTA (AP) - The At lanta Falcons signed four line men as free agents Wednesday, bringing to 10 the number of free agents signed by the Na tional Football League club this year. Signed were 6-foot-3, 250- pound offensive tackle Greg Shoff of the University of Min nesota; 6-foot-3, 266-pound de fensive tackle Jim Scruggs of Western Illinois University; 6- foot-5, 216-pound tight end Mike Pagh of the University of Min nesota at Morris and 6-foot-2, 265-pound offensive guard James Duggan of Southern Methodist University. Coach Leeman Bennett said, “We want to continue to accent the importance of our line play Hockey champs SAGINAW, Mich. (AP) - Saginaw’s Stu Irving scored twice Wednesday night, leading the Gears to their first Inter national Hockey League Turner Cup championship with a 5-0 victory over Toledo. The victory gave Saginaw its fourth triumph in the best-of seven series with the Mudhens. Sports Briefs Tennis DALLAS — Eddie Dibbs upset Romania’s Illie Nastase 6-1, 4-6, 6-2, 6-3 in a quarter-final match of the World Championship Tennis finals. Football NEW YORK — State Supreme Court Judge Harold Baer ruled that the New York Jets of the National Football League cannot play their football games in New Jersey and must fulfill their contract with Shea Stadium. Soccer AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands — HSV Hamburg won the European Cup Winners’ Soccer Cup for West Ger many, beating Belgium’s Anderlecht 2-0. EVERYTHING ASPORTS CAR HAS EXCEPT A SPORTSCARPRICE. New Datsun2ooSX. *4529 • •Manufacturer’s suggested retail price for a 1977 200-SX. Not including taxes, destination charges, license and title fees. And that low price includes ■ Steel belted radial tires, all these high standards. 34 M p G HIGHWAY ■ Color-keyed interior. Cut- 23 MPG CITY ** pile carpeting. Reclining „ EpA M ; nual bucket seats. transmission. Actual mileage may ■ AM/FM multiplex Stereo differ, depending on how and where 3. you drive, the condition of your car radio. an£ j its optjona | equipment. ■ Tinted glass. Tach. Electric Suddenly clock. it’» going to dawn on you. ■ 5-speed performance. I'lATS'lUi SAI/EC? ■ Power-assist front disc Bl*** brakes. SPALDING MOTOR CO. INC. 1356 W. Taylor Street - Phone 227-4271 “Your Authorized Datsun Dealer” strategy matters to coaches Vem Benson and Chris Canniz zaro. “I wanted to see what it’s like down in the trenches.” From those trenches he got an eyeful of Dave Parker, the slugging Pirates outfielder who is tearing up the National League. Parker had two hits, including his sixth home run of the season in the third inning which snapped a 1-1 tie. Parker now has hit safely in 22 consecutive games and is batting .437 — both major league highs. And the Pirates have won 11 in a row, the long est streak in the majors. Bristol, meanwhile, was “taken aback” by Turner’s move. Elsewhere in the National League, the Los Angeles Dodg- since it is essential to our suc cess.” Kuhn, Feeney surprised COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Atlanta Braves owner Ted Turner’s action to take over as field manager of his team came as a surprise Wednesday night to baseball Commissioner Bowie Kuhn and National League President Chub Feeney. Here to help dedicate the renovated $6 million Franklin County Stadium, both Kuhn and Feney said they were reluctant to say anything until learning more about Turner’s move. Kuhn suspended Turner for one year earlier this spring for alleged violation of the free agent rules prior to last fall’s re entry draft. However, Turner is appealing the suspension in federal court and has been permitted to resume his duties as president while the case is being decided. ers beat the Montreal Expos 5-1, the San Francisco Giants trimmed the Philadelphia Phillies 4-2, the Cincinnati Reds defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 5-1, the Houston Astros whipped the Chicago Cubs 8-2 and the San Diego Padres swept a twi night doubleheader from the New York Mets 6-3 and 4-3. The Braves almost sent their game into extra innings, but a long hit by Darrel Chaney in the ninth inning, which would have scored the trying run from first base, bounced over the wall for a ground-rule double, forcing pinch-runner Pat Rockett to stop at third. Reliever Rich Gossage then retired Rowland Office, ending the game. Reds 5, Cards 1 Dave Concepcion had two sin gles, drove in one run, scored one and stole three bases, lead ing Cincinnati past St. Louis. Jack Billingham got the victo ry, with relief from ex-Cardinal Mike Caldwell. Cubs 8, Astros 2 J.R. Richard pitched a five hitter for his first victory since April 12 for the Astros. He also drove in a run as Houston scored five times in the third inning in snapping the Cubs’ six game winning streak. Dodgers 5, Expos 1 The Dodgers scored all their runs in the seventh inning. Bill Russell stroked a two-runs single, Steve Garvey and Man ny Mota drew bases-loaded walks and Dusty Baker drove in the final run with an infield single. Padres 6-4, Mets 3-3 Dave Winfield drove in four runs in San Diego’s two vic tories over the troubled Mets. Winfield had a two-run homer in the opener as the Padres knocked out Mets ace Tom Sea ver after three innings, his shortest stint of the season. Bill Almon’s two-run single helped Randy Jones to victory in the second game. Giants 4, Phillies 2 Bill Madlock’s two-run homer in the fourth inning snapped a 1- 1 tie for the Giants. Lynn McGlothen, 2-3, got the victory with a six-hitter. Mayfield, Cable win in BR loop Mayfield Motors edged Thomas Packing 9-8 and Griffin Cable TV defeated Forrer Apartments 14-9 Wednesday in the 13-year-old division of the Griffii) Babe Ruth League. Todd Bunn was the winning pitcher for Mayfield. He received relief in the fifth inning from Lee Danielly. They gave up 8 walks, struck out 5 and gave up 4 hits. Richard York suffered the Packer loss. He was relieved by Chip Davis in the third inning. They struckout 8, walked 17 and gave up only 2 hits. Zach Buchanan hit a triple for Mayfield that drove in 3 runs. Tony Stanley hit a single. Davis hit 2 singles and Chad Byne and Mitchell Thomas each hit a single for the Packers. Clay Morris hurled a 3 hitter for Griffin Cable TV. He relieved Paul Lewis in the first inning when Lewis was injured. Morris and Lewis struck out 7 and issued 15 walks. Danny Hayes suffered the Forrer loss. He was relieved by Ray Lemons in the first inning. They struck out 7, walked 13 and gave up 4 hits. Lee Whelchel led the Cable TV batters with a triple and FORD LAKEWOOD EMPLOYEES: Bus Service being established between Griffin and plant lot's. Express. All shifts considered. If interested please call Day 220-5151 — Nights 495-5671 5 * a /"I M 11MH Ricky Williams will be one of the anchormen on the Griffin High Track Team in the finals of the 6-AAA run ning events today at Rockdale County. The region meet will begin at 6 p.m. Griffin took the lead in the field events Monday and was high in the qualifying for the running event finals Tuesday. Coach Johnny Goodrun said his team is expecting to “bring home the bacon” despite some minor injuries. single. Scott Lynch and Tim Walton each hit a single. Hayes and Kevin York each hit a double for Forrer. Rusty Nealis hit a single. Debenedittis bowls 211 Agnes Debenedittis bowled a 211 game and a 558 series in the Holt’s Reloading and Equipment Wednesday Morning Ladies Bowling League. Mary Reed rolled a 190 game and a 501 series. Other top bowlers: Mary Johnson 180, Martha Johnson 180, Kay Pursley 178, Gail Bush 176, Marjorie Lasseter 174, Eda Barry 171, Pat Gore 170, Norma Head 168, Linda Reynolds 166, Belle Enright 164, Bonnie Rounds 164, Ruth Holt 162, Carol Adkison 161, Judy Bronkhorst 160. The Buckshots beat the Saturday Night Specials 3-1, the Pistols stopped the Four Muskets 4-0, the Pistol Packin’ Mamas defeated the Gatlin Guns 4-0, the Daisy BB’s outbowled the Sharpshooters 3- 1, the Thirty-Ought Sixes beat the Sureshots 3-1 and the Bullets defeated the Peashooters 3-1. I lucky Friday I I The 13th I SALE I • 251 PAIR • I I ASSORTED I I Men's Shoes I I All Sizes I s 10" I Fri.-Sat. I I Godard Clothing Co. I I 129 N. Hill St. I Page 13 SPORTS Bobcats, Aces win in women’s softball The Bobcats defeated Capital Motors 12-10 Wednesday night in the Women’s Softball League. The Griffin Aces defeated the Black Panthers 10-6. Pauline Thomas hit 2 home runs and a double and Elaine Stinson hit 3 singles for the Bobcats. Liz Young hit a triple and single and Hilda Ackiss hit a double and single for Capital. Glenda Whitehead hit a home run and Beth Grant hit 2 doubles for the Aces. Kay Combs hit a double and 2 singles and Mercer Akins hit 2 singles for the Black Panthers. Church League Midway Methodist defeated First Assembly 9-3, First Baptist Adults downed Second Baptist 15-8 and New Salem nipped First Presbyterian 7-6. Mike Brooks hit a home run and 2 singles and Fred Tatum hit a double and 2 singles for Midway. Barry Addison hit 3 singles and Frank Steger hit 2 singles for First Assembly. • Don Pierce hit 4 singles and Bobby Pierce hit a home run, double and single for First Baptist Adults. Steve Murphy hit 3 singles and Grant Crawford hit a triple and 2 singles for Second Baptist. , Terry Smith hit a home run and 2 singles and Terry Marshall hit 3 singles for New Salem. Jim Roddy hit 4 singles and David Batson hit 3 singles for First Presbyterian. Commercial League Trophy Shop blanked Hooks Package Store 17-0, Fayette Mortgage defeated Newton Crouch 18-2, Chevron Oil downed Signal Mills 17-6 and Griffin Merchants defeated Southern States 18-4. Mitch Jones hit 2 doubles and 2 singles and Monday Feltman hit a home run and 2 singles for Trophy Shop. Keith Smith and i — Griffin Daily News Thursday, May 12,1977 Larry Bottenfield hit 1 single each for Hooks. Terry Baxter hit a double and single and Willie Scott hit a double and 2 singles for Fayette. Jim Garvilick hit 2 singles and David Swan hit a single for Newton Crouch. Robert King hit a home run and 3 singles and Marty Duffee Optimists post Tee victory Optimist Club defeated Beatty Shoe Shop 33-12 Wednesday afternoon in the Griffin National Tee League. Louise and Son Case defeated State Farm 20-14 and Hill’s Tire Store clipped Dundee 15-11 in other National League action. In the American League, Jim & Joe’s defeated Griffin Realty 26-11, Meeks Realty edged Ringgold Superette 13-12 and Kiwanis defeated Griffin Fence 21-19. Allen Scales hit 3 home runs, a double and single and Jay Pitts hit 2 home runs and 3 doubles for Optimist Club. Craig Fields hit a triple, double and single and Chuck Gladden hit 3 singles for Beatty. Rod Burger hit a home run and David Bailey hit 2 home runs and a single for Louise and Son. Timmy O’Hair hit 3 home runs and Chris Richardson hit a home run, double and single for State Farm. Brent Davis hit 3 singles and Mark McCullough hit a home run, triple and single for Hill’s. Mark Moody hit a home run and 2 singles and Robert Pruitt hit 2 singles for Dundee. Bart Burford hit ahome run and 3 singles and Chris Gatlin hit a home run, triple and single for Chevron. Kim Pruitt hit a double and single and James Bogan hit a triple and single for Signal. Eddie McGee hit a double and 3 singles for Merchants. Mike Newman hit 3 singles. Ricky Toland and Terry Hasty hit singles for Southern States. hit a triple, double and single for Jim and Joe’s. Terry Belvin hit 3 singles and Ron Allen hit 2 singles for Griffin Realty. Darren Gunnells and Daren Williams each hit a home run and double for Meeks. Jimmy Campbell hit a triple and 2 doubles and Scoobie Brinkley hit 3 singles for Ringgold. Keith Cook hit a home run and 2 singles and Travor McCarthney hit a double and 2 singles for Kiwanis. Chris Park hit 3 singles and Marty Grier hit a home run, double and 2 singles for Griffin Fence. Coach chosen NEW YORK (AP) - Lindy Infante, a 36-year-old offensive coordinator at Tulane Univer sity last season, was named re ceiver coach of the New York Giants of the National Football League Wednesday. He suc ceeds Hunter Enis, who resign ed. Infante played three seasons for the University of Florida as a running back and defensive back, then signed with Ham ilton of the Canadian Football League.