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Show 2 D The Salt Lake Tribune, Thursday, October 4, i973 Dick Williams Take Heed Seaver Named As Mel Starier - Tom NEW YORK 1 FI) Seaver, after a brisk morning workout during which he no problem with his shoulder, was namid to start for the New York against the Cinem nati Reds in the opening game of the National League championship senes at Riverfront Stadium, Seaver, the aee of the Mets record staff who posted a and a 2 OS earned run average this season, had been complaining recently of tightne-- s in his shoulder, and there was some speculation that manag cr Yogi Berra might select lefthander Jon Matlock to start in place of his meii ticket evpe-nence- d nht 'Not There Bench Says Of His Year - (R CINCINNATI Johnny Rcnchs longest season is nearing an end. and his powerful swing has erased most of the doubts I've been very fortunate, indeed, said the Cincinnati ear-olReds superstar 25-- v Rule Restricts Mound Appearances r. purt-lloweur, his shoulder as perfectly okay Wednesday after conform ig w.Jh Dr Peter Lamotte, then turning in a JO minute workout in the Shea Stadium bidipen r threw very good, I was good, said Walker anxious to see if he would be able to zip the ball and be. free and easy with his motion It's the first time in a good while he's been able to You can tell when a guys not delivering the ball properly 1 was a bit concerned but after watching him for a few minutes I just smiled. Seaver said there were no signs of stiffness m his arm but that he would continue to take some butazolulin pills given to him by Dr Lamotte for the next couple of days The shoulder never did hurt, I mean I wus never said really in any pam, Seaver. It was just a tightness Dr Lamotte said he wou'd give me a shot of cortisone if it didnt clear up but I didnt feel anything today He gave ine three days supply of butaolidin pills and Ill con tmup to take them until I've them up news about Seaver, said he would use four starting pitchers against the Reds if the senes goes that far. Matlack will start the second game in and lefthander Cincinnati Jerry Koosman will start the third game when the senes switches back to Shea Stadium on Monday. another Stone, George lefthander, gets the call for the Mets if there is a founh game here on Tuesday and. if the senes goes five games. Seaver will pitch the deciding contest recSeaver, who had an ord igainst the Reds this season, said he was confident Mets the would pitching make the difference m the playoffs Out pitching is what it comes down to, said Seaver and Koos, Matlack Tug (McGraw) have been pitching great, and if I can get back into the groove, then our chances are ceitainlv excellent rm here and we're in the said bench playoffs again, the National Leagues Must Valuable Player a year ago when he hit 40 home runs Six months ago, on the heels ot a major operation that clouded bis luminous career, the young catcher was rushed into the 1973 season with little tune to regain his strength And though he has finished second in the National League in runs batted in and lus arm remains the most feared in baseball, Bench says, Its not not I'm ill there pleased." Average Drops batting average dropping to 2Y3 when he closed out the season with only five hits in his last 31 over the last three weeks. His physically strong, it's that split second-t- hat t 4th of a second that could have made the ditlerence," said Dench as the Reds awaited the National League playoffs. I have to believe there were a Jot of balls 1 would have gotten to had it not been for the operation. For one, I wasnt able to do the usual weight work or isometrics in the spring. 1 think that hurt, he said Its understandable. guess. 1 have to look at it Im lust The Mets, who will work out at Shea Stadium again Thurs- day then fly to Cincinnati Friday, have added outfielder George Theodore to the roster for the playoffs and dropped Strohmayer pucher John Theodore dislocated his hip in a collision With centerfielder Don Hahn on July 7 and was on the disabled list until Sept 5 He had made only one appearance since coming off the disabled list. 1 thats I . a f abused year. I K V Associated Press Wirephoto wearing 1969 World Mets pitcher Jim McAndrew, Series ring, claims his team is No. 1 in N.L. Golden Bear Eyes Ohio Links Event KINGS MILLS, OHIO (AP) Jack Nicklaus has an opportunity to seize the 1973 pro lead this golf week, an item that doesnt have the Golden Bear excited. money-winnin- g The money thing's not that important when youre playing witlun a schedule, said Nicklaus before a practice round for the $125,900 Ohio Kings Open beginning Thursday The blond bomber said he effort here plans an against 143 other challengers that include Tom Weiskopf, who beat him m the World See ries of Golf, and mal Lee Trevino. Id like to win it. he said. I'm rertainly not her- - jest to walk arouni all-o- long-tim- our dont mound too much. I'd say Sparky Andersoi didnt do it enough," Williams quipped. The As beat Andersons Cincinnati Reds last fall and could meet them again this year since the Reds and New York Mets are the National League playoff contestants. The Reds are being followed A1 again by As scout whose report Hollingsworth, on them last year was praised best by Williams as the scouting job I've ever seen four-gam- The As also got a scouting report this week from Billy Herman, once a great second baseman and also former manager of Pittsburgh. He $273,351. victory on the Nicklaus Golf Center course, in which he has a financial interest, would be worth $!),0C0 and shove him more than $2,000 pu- -t his idle Australian rival in yield speed they His love of All-Sta- In American League playoff action, Robinson has been spectacular. His batting average of .486 helped pace the Onoles to nine consecutive playoff victones as they won the game has Brooks much better than his ability calls for, said He pennants m Manager Earl Weaver. cant get himself up for Just because I get excited every game, but he does more doesnt mean Ill do well, than most players. Its impossible to get excited for every game." Robinson said. Day in and day out, you've got to find ways to mo- - 5 mate yourself like any other J job. But you dont have to Hunk up any gimmicks when so much is nding on the outcome. made 1 m 1972 to Robinsons enthusiasm get into his playing gear al an embar most provided rassmg moment at the 1970 World Senes. Thats when Robinson urged the bus driver outside the teams Cincinnati hotel to take off for Riverfront Stadium. He overlooked one thing, however. Jim Palmer, the starting pitcher for game No. 1, was rot yet aboard the bus. Brooks promises no repeats this year. 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He batted 3J3 in the World Senes, but it didnt prevent Cincinnatis losing to Oakland In December, 2'a houis ot urgery on the Oklahoman proved negative The lesion was benign The scare ov cr. the touglu-spart remained ahead t-- Robinson said. ON pinch-hittin- .car etched across his chest remains as a permanent re-- a minder of career once v Lefties Vida Blue and Ken Holtzman wall go for Oakland WAREHOUSE Atmosphere Changes In the playoffs and the World Senes, the whole atmothe sphere is exhilarating crowds, the reporters and national television. The adrena-- ' bn starts to flow. Every player likes to think CHEST WADERS crescent-shape- -- what they he can do whatever is necessary to win Its a great feeling for a professional athlete Robinson has achieved stardom frequently m most publicized events. He was named the most valuable player in the 1979 World Senes, when he hit .429 and caught everya thing at third base except ccuple of fly jig gnats. After playmg in 17 consecur tive games, he is hitting over .300, and he was named the most valuable in the 196b contest Chips on Line Rubm.'Ons boyish enthusiasm for baseball overflows when the big chips are on line, but it doesnt subside too much dunng the long regular season ROD 5 ugly hurl when southpaws But against the O's compensate for in duense Merv they play Don Baylor, Rettenmund and Paul Blair an outfield unit against left handers and they ready get the job done. Guaranteed 1st Quality lerEBIWfifSfil But I wouldnt play an extra five or six tournaments to win the money title, ju-added the man who won an $120,542 - andIts warhorse cant wait to get out of the gate. This is what it's all about, third baseman Brooks Robinson said Wednesday, looking forward to Saturdays opening game of the American League playoffs against the Oakland Athletics SAVE UP TO 50 It's pietty hard to compel" when you play events and others are playing in 35, Nicklaus said unprecedented in winning of ju.st about every game Baltimore has won in the past month When murder. ihey get on base the now YOU CAN Limited Schedule Crumptons last Accepting Orders The As announced Tuesday they are accepting World Senes ticket orders. The tickets e are being sold cny in stnps at $6v, $40 and $16 with $i for handling and mailing each order. two tim, Baltimores think I went to the Nicklaus has hunted himself lo 15 regular tour events, yet still has won $252,424 to rank second behind Bruce pnvilege I had hoped tor homers and RID RBI," He reached the latl- -r 104 RBI, but Ins with goal home run production dropped to 25 lowest since his rookie year six seasons ago wlu-- he had 15. An BALTIMORE (AP) post-seaso- n Many Meetings Williams held more than 50 mound meetings with pitchers in the 192 World Senes and Williams says That letter is because of us. They say we - p right- rabbits who have figured Playoffs Motivate Robinson post-seaso- n He Berra, upon getting the good realistically. We won. ihe important thing Homers Fall Williams Oak'and A's areal Baltimore Saturday for the Amer.zan League playoffs and the rule, which has been waived in the past for recent competition, is the one which limits the number of tnps a coach or manager can make to the mound before he removes a pitcher. Seaver, Berra and pitching coach Rutm Walker tnat the fastballing righthander was ready to start the openc r. u-- d Coggins go agamsi handers and they are year The workout cmvinced Wc'rc In watched Baltimore through its last 30 games Herman said Baltimore has a different personality against southpaws and A1 and Rich Bumbry OAKLAND (LPI)-Mana- ger Dick Williams says he received a letter from Commissioner Bowie Kuhn informing him that baseball rule 8.W will remain in effect for the playoffs and World Senes this s WINTERIZE SPECIAL 3 Gallons of antifreeze Flush coolirg system x Service windshield washer Add windshield V de-ic- , "OT j ' -- T' . l! r ceawtei Hove Pizza Any tine r is Pizza time1 j Lightweight comfort in a durable wader. Double coated nylon body resists rips or tears. Outside impregnation insures complete waterproofing. 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