Word: tiant
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...Well, Joe," the man behind us growled, "you're pure nuts." The fellow behind us was right, because last Saturday afternoon did belong to a pitcher--but not Gullett. It was Luis (Looee) Tiant...
...squadron of planes pulling signs advertising everything from Hustler Magazine to Glory Denims buzzed overhead, a familiar figure walked out of the Boston dugout. He headed across the outfield with his characteristic gait and by the time he reached the bullpen, the entire crowd was chanting "Looee, Looee." Tiant had the masses charmed and they responded to his every move. It seemed as if he drew strength as well as encouragement from the yelling throngs. When he finished his warmup, you could almost sense that Tiant had the crowd, the Reds, and the game in his complete control...
Boston ace Luis Tiant, who pitched a three-hitter against Oakland in the first playoff game, will start in the opening World Series game Saturday...
Another suggestion: find a new hurricane to extend the Oakland series to twenty days so that Luis Tiant can pitch every game. Harvard's Pat McInally is still trying to decide between a Rhodes scholarship and a professional career. The Bengals may be wishing that he got the damn Rhodes...
...quest of a pennant-clinching sweep, the Sox will probably send Reggie Cleveland to the mound tonight, followed by Luis Tiant tomorrow night, Dick Pole Saturday afternoon and Rick Wise on Sunday...