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Word: catchers (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1970-1979
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...passing offense, a "tree" system that sends swarms of receivers downfield to move across predetermined "branches." The system has no hierarchy of primary and secondary receivers; rather, the quarterback is expected to study defensive reaction, sweep the "tree" with his eyes in a clockwise motion and determine which pass catcher is open...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: The Redemption of Fouts | 11/19/1979 | See Source »

...Pirates added two runs in the 8th as the Orioles defense broke down again. After catcher Ed Ott singled with one out, Phil Garner stroked a line drive to left which outfielder Benny Ayala charged in an attempt to snare the ball. The ball, however, sailed over his head, leaving Pirate runners...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Pirates Shutout Orioles, 4-0 Carry Series to Game Seven | 10/17/1979 | See Source »

...This arbiter's brother wasan A.L. and N.L. catcher...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Sports Cube World Series Time Quiz | 10/12/1979 | See Source »

...Manny Sanguillen was the star catcher of Pittsburgh Pirates championship team. For most of 1979, he was a forgotten third catcher playing out the string. But the old veteran recaptured some of his lost glory last night, singling in Ed Ott with 2 out in the 9th to give Pittsburgh a 3-2 win over the Orioles in the second game of the World Series...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Bucs Win, Square Series | 10/12/1979 | See Source »

...Pirate catcher Ott beat out an infield hit with two out to start the winning rally. He moved to 2nd when Phil Garner walked. Sanguillen then banged the game-winning and series-tying hit, while pinch-hitting for winning pitcher Don Robinson...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Bucs Win, Square Series | 10/12/1979 | See Source »

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