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Pittsburgh, another erratic team that has moved between last and first place this season, found its second wind after firing Manager Bill Virdon on Sept. 6 and replacing him with his predecessor, Danny Murtaugh. The club that will have survived the final, crucial weekend will go into the play-offs against Cincinnati with the kind of odds-defying momentum that swept the Mets to a surprise World Series victory...
...wonderful rule," said Hisle, whose career batting average is a modest .236. Pirates' Manager Bill Virdon, who will not have to contend with the innovation once the regular season begins, had a different view: "It's not fair, playing nine men against...
...many great names will hit the plaques at Cooperstown? Maybe one. In case you've forgotten, here is the list of memorables: catchers. Smokey Burgess and Hal Smith; first base, Dick Stuart: second base, Bill Mazeroski, shortstop, Dick Groat; third base, Don Hoak; and the fabulous, famous outfield--Bill Virdon, Bob "Hound dog" Skinner and Roberto Clemente. And on the in-famous mound staff, such immortal 20-game winners as Vernon "Deacon" Law, Bob Friend. Elroy Face and Harvey Haddix...
...Bucs caught fire and were the most consistent winners after the all-star game. Harry "The Hat" Walker has virtually the same cast back, but this season he will open with a healthy Bill Mazeroski. Another plus is Matty Alou, acquired from the Giants. He fits into Bill Virdon's spot in centerfield, banked by Willie Stargell and Roberto Clemente...
...Francisco, Giant Pitcher Mike McCormick, who boasted the best earned-run average in the National League last season, threw one pitch to the Pittsburgh Pirates' Bill Virdon, watched it sail over the fence for a home run. McCormick headed for the showers one out later, the losing pitcher...