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THE BASEBALL INDEX
Bibliography for Larry Dierker
Database information © 2000 SABR
» The Baseball Index contains the following references for further reading material on Larry Dierker (RHP 1964-1977 Astros, Cardinals):

» Information on how to locate the materials cited here can be found at the bottom of this page.
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BOOK SECTIONS

» SABR Part of Manager's Growth by Naiman, Joe

Book Section from Grandstand Baseball Annual, 1998 -- p. 142, 2 page(s)
Downey, Ca: Joseph M. Wayman, 1998
Stats: n Photos: n
Bibliography? n Footnotes/Sourcenotes? n
Named people: Larry Dierker
Topics: Profiles; Broadcasters; Managers; Society for American Baseball Research

» SABR Part of Manager's Growth by Naiman, Joe

Book section from Grandstand Baseball Annual, 1998 -- p. 142, 2 page(s)
Downey, Ca: Joseph M. Wayman, 1998
Stats: n Photos: n
Bibliography? n Footnotes/Sourcenotes? n
Named people: Larry Dierker
Topics: Society for American Baseball Research

» Houston Astros by Gillette, Gary; Stuart Shea

Book Section from The Spy: Baseball '98 -- p. 182, 7 page(s)
New York: Total Sports, 1998
Stats: Team All-Time Stats Photos: Graphs/Charts:(2)
Named people: Craig Biggio; Darryl Kile; James Mouton; Ramon Garcia; Pat Listach; Larry Dierker; Moises Alou
Topics: Season Reviews; 1997; Season Previews; Hot Stove League; Predictions; 1998; Houston Astros; Rule V Drafts; Free Agents; Managers
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ARTICLES

» Ex-Control Artist Dierker Sets a Team Pass Record

Article in The Sporting News
October 19, 1968 (Vol. 166, Issue 14) -- p. 24, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n
Named people: Larry Dierker
Topics: Profiles; Control; Walks; Team Records

» Can Hampton Say Healthy a Full Year?

Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly
March 26, 1997 (Vol. 7, Issue 1) -- p. 46, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Larry Dierker; Mike Hampton
Topics: Houston Astros; Endurance; Starting Pitchers; Health; Injuries; 1997

» Field Test: Can Former Larry Dierker Find Success in the Astros' Dugout by Snyder, Deron

Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly
March 26, 1997 (Vol. 7, Issue 1) -- p. 18, 3 page(s)
Stats: Bio Stats Photos/Illustrations: bw:(2)
Named people: Larry Dierker; Craig Biggio; Tal Smith; Gerry Hunsicker; Terry Collins; Bill Virdon
Topics: Profiles; Houston Astros; Managers; Player-Management Relations; Hirings; Broadcasters; Communication; Attitude; Chemistry

» Dierker Sees 20 Wins For 'Six-Seven' Years by Wilson, John

Article in The Sporting News
November 29, 1969 (Vol. 168, Issue 20) -- p. 36, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Larry Dierker; Harry Kalas; Dave Giusti
Topics: Profiles; Interviews

» Houston Astros by Fleming, Dave; Photos by Peter Read Miller

Article in Sports Illustrated
March 31, 1997 (Vol. 86, Issue 13) -- p. 78, 1 page(s)
Column/Series Name: Baseball Previews 1997 - Scouting Reports
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Larry Dierker
Topics: Profiles; Managers; Houston Astros; Evaluations; Season Previews; 1997

» Inflated ERA Bugs Dierker--20-Victory Goal Fading by Wilson, John

Article in The Sporting News
August 8, 1970 (Vol. 170, Issue 4) -- p. 21, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n
Named people: Larry Dierker
Topics: Profiles; Slumps; Earned Run Average; Military Service; Potential

» NL Re-arming by Pascarelli, Peter

Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly
May 7, 1997 (Vol. 7, Issue 7) -- p. 5, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n
Named people: Larry Dierker; Matt Morris; Shawn Estes; Pedro Martinez
Topics: Starting Pitchers; Youth; National League; American League; 1997; Comparisons

» Faithful Fans Find Reasons To Return: Season of Bright Sports Shakes Out Doldurms by Snyder, Deron

Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly
October 1, 1997 (Vol. 7, Issue 28) -- p. 5, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Larry Dierker; Roger Clemens; Dusty Baker; Pedro Jaime Martinez; Curt Schilling; Cal, Jr. Ripken
Topics: Season Reviews; 1997; Interleague Play; Attendance; Pennant Races; Seattle Mariners; San Francisco Giants; Houston Astros; Position Changes

» In Houston, They Sing Along With Larry Dierker by Libby, Bill

Article in Sport
March, 1970 (Vol. 49, Issue 3) -- p. 50, 4 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Larry Dierker
Topics: Profiles; Houston Astros; 1969

» Houston Astros

Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly
October 29, 1997 (Vol. 7, Issue 32) -- p. 31, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Larry Dierker; Craig Biggio; Bill Spiers; Chris Holt; Ramon Garcia; Sid Fernandez; Pat Listach
Topics: Houston Astros; Season Reviews; 1997; Career Years; Slumps; Pennant Races; NL Central; Managers

» Dierker Sees Allen as His Barometer

Article in The Sporting News
May 30, 1970 (Vol. 169, Issue 20) -- p. 22, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n
Named people: Larry Dierker; Dick Allen
Topics: Profiles; Shutouts; Matchups; Fast Starts

» Dierker Stingy in Pinch - 43 Hits, But Only 14 Runs

Article in The Sporting News
May 30, 1970 (Vol. 169, Issue 20) -- p. 19, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n
Named people: Larry Dierker
Topics: Profiles; Fast Starts; Grooves

» Spiers, Berry a Winning Platoon

Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly
August 26, 1998 (Vol. 8, Issue 23) -- p. 19, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Larry Dierker; Bill Spiers; Sean Berry
Topics: Houston Astros; Third Basemen; Platooning; 1998; Lefty-Righty Strategy

» Lineup, Bench Improved; Rotation questions Remain

Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly
February 18, 1998 (Vol. 7, Issue 48) -- p. 37, 1 page(s)
Stats: Rosters, Team Season Stats Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1); Graphs/Charts:(1)
Named people: Larry Dierker; Moises Alou; Dave Clark; John Halama; Scott Elarton
Topics: Season Previews; 1998; Non-Roster Invitees; Spring Training; Schedules; 40 Man Rosters; Roster Spots; Playing Time; Trades; Free Agents; Prospects; Improvement; Health; Houston Astros; Bench; Lineups; Offense

» Dierker Keys Astros Blast-Off by Wilson, John

Article in The Sporting News
April 3, 1971 (Vol. 171, Issue 12) -- p. 32, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n
Named people: Larry Dierker
Topics: Profiles; Potential; Military Service

» '69-Style Hurling Keys Astros' Space Flight by Wilson, John

Article in The Sporting News
February 27, 1971 (Vol. 171, Issue 7) -- p. 28, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Larry Dierker; Tom Griffin
Topics: Houston Astros; Pitching Staffs; Lineups

» A Good One For the Books by Firmite, Ron

Article in Sports Illustrated
May 24, 1971 (Vol. 34, Issue 21) -- p. 62, 1 page(s)
Column/Series Name: Baseball
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Larry Dierker; Johnny Edwards
Topics: Profiles; Fast Starts; Education

» Off To a Sizzling Start: a Garden of Versatile Stars by Blount, Roy, Jr.

Article in Sports Illustrated
May 31, 1971 (Vol. 34, Issue 22) -- p. 18, 6 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: c:(6)
Named people: Larry Dierker; Steve Carlton; Ralph Garr; Rusty Staub; Jim Palmer; Lou Brock; Billy Williams
Topics: Profiles; Fast Starts

» Houston Astros

Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly
March 18, 1998 (Vol. 7, Issue 52) -- p. 57, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n
Named people: Larry Dierker; Chris Holt; Ramon Garcia; John Halama; Sean Bergman; Jose Lima
Topics: Houston Astros; Starting Pitchers; Injuries; Playing Time; 1998

» Dierker's Watered-down Holiday by McQuay, Timothy; Bob Nightengale

Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly
March 18, 1998 (Vol. 7, Issue 52) -- p. 3, 1 page(s)
Column/Series Name: Inside Pitch
» Notes: Contributing: Tom Gage, Detroit News; Deron Snyder; The Associated Press
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: c:(1)
Named people: Larry Dierker
Topics: Houston Astros; Managers; 1997; Anecdotes

» Dierker Tops in NL

Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly
November 18, 1998 (Vol. 8, Issue 35) -- p. 18, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Larry Dierker; Bruce Bochy; Jim Riggleman; Dusty Baker
Topics: Awards; Manager of The Year; 1998; National League; Houston Astros; Instruction

» Houston Astros

Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly
September 2, 1998 (Vol. 8, Issue 24) -- p. 19, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n
Named people: Larry Dierker; Jose Lima
Topics: Houston Astros; Strategy; Pitching Rotations; Postseasons; 1998

» Dierker Likely to Ride Randy, Use 3 Starters

Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly
September 23, 1998 (Vol. 8, Issue 27) -- p. 18, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Larry Dierker; Randy Johnson; Shane Reynolds; Mike Hampton; Jose Lima; Sean Bergman
Topics: Houston Astros; Postseasons; 1998; Pitching Rotations; Status; Bullpen Assignments

» How They Stack Up: Chemistry

Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly
September 30, 1998 (Vol. 8, Issue 28) -- p. 8, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Larry Dierker; Joe Torre; Jim Thome
Topics: Season Previews; Predictions; Postseasons; Division Series; League Championship Series; World Series; American League; National Leauge; Comparisons; Chemistry; Teammate Relations; Grooves

» Next, They'll Put An OF In the Bleachers by Snyder, Deron

Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly
April 28, 1999 (Vol. 9, Issue 5) -- p. 3, 1 page(s)
Column/Series Name: Inside Pitch
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n
Named people: Larry Dierker; Mark McGwire; Craig Biggio
Topics: Houston Astros; Managers; Strategy; St. Louis Cardinals; 1999; Pull Hitters; Second Basemen

» Houston Astros by Snyder, Deron

Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly
February 24, 1999 (Vol. 8, Issue 49) -- p. 23, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Larry Dierker; Moises Alou; Ken Caminiti; Mitch Meluskey
Topics: Season Previews; 1999; NL Central; Team Changes; Season Previews; Predictions; Houston Astros; Injuries; Left Fielders; Knees; Catchers; Rookies; Third Basemen

» A New Job For Dierker: Stir Astro Fan Support by Shattuck, Harry

Article in The Sporting News
February 17, 1979 (Vol. 187, Issue 7) -- p. 38
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n
Named people: Larry Dierker; Art Howe
Topics: Profiles; Community Relations; Recruiting; Houston Astros

» Will Four-man Pitching Rotation Return To Favor? by Dierker, Larry

Article in Baseball Digest
July, 1992 (Vol. 51, Issue 7) -- p. 60, 2 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(2)
Named people: Larry Dierker; Sparky Anderson; Bob Cluck
Topics: Pitching Rotations; Starting Pitchers; Strategy; Houston Astros; 1992

» Evolution of Job Creates New Set of Headaches: Mets' Valentine Thinks Best Tool Still Is Intuition by Antonen, Mel

Article in USA Today
November 20, 1996 (Vol. 15, Issue 48) -- p. 8C, 1 page(s)
» Notes: Chart Compiled by Dean Lowry
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: Graphs/Charts:(1); bw:(1)
Named people: Larry Dierker; Bobby Valentine; Tony LaRussa; Art Howe
Topics: Managing

» Houston Astros

Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly
June 30, 1999 (Vol. 9, Issue 14) -- p. 16, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n
Named people: Larry Dierker
Topics: Houston Astros; Managers; Illnesses; Brain; 1999

» Astros Dress For Success: Sockless, But Not Casual by Snyder, Deron

Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly
March 31, 1999 (Vol. 9, Issue 1) -- p. 3, 1 page(s)
Column/Series Name: Inside Pitch
» Notes: Contributing: Bob Nightengale; The Associated Press
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: c:(1)
Named people: Larry Dierker; Craig Biggio
Topics: Houston Astros; Spring Training; 1999; Uniforms; Sliding; Socks

» Astrodome Is Bowing Out After a Storied 35 Years by Blair, Sam

Article in New York Times
October 3, 1999 (Vol. 149, Issue 51664) -- p. 42, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Larry Dierker; Tal Smith; Roy Hofheinz
Topics: Astrodome; History; Houston Astros

» Like Player, Like Manager by McQuay, Timothy

Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly
April 23, 1997 (Vol. 7, Issue 5) -- p. 3, 1 page(s)
Column/Series Name: Inside Pitch
» Notes: Contributing: John Belis, Florida Today; Bill Koenig; Carrie Muskat; Pete Williams
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n
Named people: Larry Dierker
Topics: Managers; Houston Astros; 1997; Relief Pitchers; Innings Pitched; Complete Games

» Houston Astros

Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly
April 9, 1997 (Vol. 7, Issue 3) -- p. 20, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n
Named people: Larry Dierker; Jeff Bagwell
Topics: Houston Astros; Fast Starts; 1997; Won-Lost Records

» The Dierker Influence

Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly
August 6, 1997 (Vol. 7, Issue 20) -- p. 4, 1 page(s)
Column/Series Name: On Deck
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Larry Dierker; Darryl Kile
Topics: Walks; Houston Astros; 1997; Control

» Galante to Fill In for Stricken Dierker

Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly
September 16, 1999 (Vol. 9, Issue 12) -- p. 6, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Larry Dierker; Matt Galante; Milton Jamail; Gerry Hunsicker; Jose Lima
Topics: Houston Astros; Managers; Illnesses; Brain; Status; Surgery; 0613999g; 1999

» Astros Opt For New Look in Bid For Central Title

Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly
February 19, 1997 (Vol. 6, Issue 48) -- p. 39, 1 page(s)
Stats: Team Season Stats Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1); Illus(c):(1)
Named people: Larry Dierker; Brad Ausmus; Pat Listach; Sid Fernandez; Luis Gonzalez
Topics: Season Previews; Spring Training; 1997; Rosters; Roster Spots; Trades; Free Agents; Signings; Playing Time; Schedules; Trade Speculation; Non-Roster Invitees; Houston Astros; Salaries; Budgets; Leadership; Chemistry

» Houston Astros

Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly
February 26, 1997 (Vol. 6, Issue 49) -- p. 23, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n
Named people: Larry Dierker; Bill Virdon; Vern Ruhle; Tom McCraw; Jose Cruz; Mike Cubbage; Andy Ashby; Terry Collins
Topics: Houston Astros; Player-Management Relations; Managers; Status; Attitude

» The E-mail Manager by McQuay, Timothy

Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly
January 29, 1997 (Vol. 6, Issue 45) -- p. 4, 1 page(s)
Column/Series Name: Inside Pitch
» Notes: Contributing: The Associated Press, Pat Coleman, Carrie Muskat, Pete Williams, Gordon Wittenmeyer
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Larry Dierker
Topics: Internet Services; Managers; Houston Astros; Fans

» Two Bell Or Not Two Bell by White, Paul

Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly
April 22, 1998 (Vol. 8, Issue 5) -- p. 4, 1 page(s)
Column/Series Name: Leading Off
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n
Named people: Derek Bell; Larry Dierker
Topics: Houston Astros; Lineups; Runs; Offense; Grooves; Right-Handed Batters

» Back With a Bang: Ken Caminiti Has Returned From the DL to Restore the Astros' Swagger by Cannella, Stephen and Jeff Pearlman

Article in Sports Illustrated
September 27, 1999 (Vol. 91, Issue 12) -- p. 78, 1 page(s)
Column/Series Name: Inside Baseball
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: c:(1)
Named people: Ken Caminiti; Larry Dierker
Topics: Profiles; Comebacks; Injuries; Houston Astros; Leadership

» Astro Hill Staff Gets Edwards' Top Rating

Article in The Sporting News
April 18, 1970 (Vol. 169, Issue 14) -- p. 24, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n
Named people: Johnny Edwards; Larry Dierker; Tom Griffin; Don Wilson; Jim Ray
Topics: Houston Astros; Pitching Staffs; Potential; Comparisons

» Computer Taps Dierker as No. 1 Man On Mound by Wilson, John

Article in The Sporting News
January 10, 1970 (Vol. 168, Issue 26) -- p. 44, 1 page(s)
» Notes: Discussion of statistics from the upcoming book from Computer Research, Inc.
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Eldon G. Mills; Larry Dierker
Topics: Computers; Statistics; 1969; Evaluations; Books

» Dome-field Advantage Could Pay Off by Snyder, Deron

Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly
October 1, 1997 -- p. 21, 1 page(s)
Column/Series Name: Playoff Preview
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Jeff Bagwell; Larry Dierker; Kile Darryl
Topics: Houston Astros; 1997; National League; Division Series; Home Advantage

» Flier Jim Ray On Astros' Starting Line by Wilson, John

Article in The Sporting News
March 7, 1970 (Vol. 169, Issue 8) -- p. 26, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Jim Ray; Larry Dierker
Topics: Profiles; Starting Pitchers; Houston Astros; Change-Ups; Flying

» Houston Astros

Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly
November 12, 1997 (Vol. 7, Issue 34) -- p. 16, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n
Named people: Gerry Hunsicker; Larry Dierker; Drayton, Jr. McLane
Topics: Houston Astros; Managers; General Managers; Extensions; 1997

» Houston Astros

Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly
April 23, 1997 (Vol. 7, Issue 5) -- p. 19, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Jeff Bagwell; Larry Dierker
Topics: Houston Astros; Fast Starts; Physical Fitness; First Basemen; 1997

» Houston Astros

Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly
March 31, 1999 (Vol. 9, Issue 1) -- p. 18, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n
Named people: Derek Bell; Larry Dierker
Topics: Houston Astros; Lineups; 1999; Strategy

» Houston Astros

Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly
June 23, 1999 (Vol. 9, Issue 13) -- p. 20, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Larry Dierker; Larry Dierker
Topics: Houston Astros; Managers; Illnesses; Brain; Surgery; 0615999d; Rehabilitation; Status

» Reynolds Rap by Hunt, John

Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly
June 23, 1999 (Vol. 9, Issue 13) -- p. 12, 1 page(s)
Column/Series Name: Fantasy Insider
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Shane Reynolds; Larry Dierker
Topics: 0613999g; Suspended Games; Statistics; Fantasy Baseball; Houston Astros; San Diego Padres

» Houston Astros

Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly
May 7, 1997 (Vol. 7, Issue 7) -- p. 15, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n
Named people: Mike Hampton; Larry Dierker
Topics: Houston Astros; Starting Pitchers; Slow Starts; Slumps

» Quality Outweighs Quantity in Brock's Goals by Broeg, Bob

Article in The Sporting News
March 26, 1977 (Vol. 183, Issue 12) -- p. 11, 2 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n
Named people: Lou Brock; Larry Dierker; Ted Simmons
Topics: Profiles; Veterans; St. Louis Cardinals; Stolen Bases; Image; Batting; Physical Fitness; Anecdots

» Falcone On Beam, So Dierker Gets the Bird by Kaegel, Dick

Article in The Sporting News
April 15, 1978 (Vol. 185, Issue 15) -- p. 17, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(2)
Named people: Pete Falcone; Larry Dierker; Claude Osteen
Topics: St. Louis Cardinals; Pitching Staff; Dismissals

» A National Epidemic: Numbers Showing 'NL Style of Play' Is quickly Becoming Thing of the Past by White, Paul

Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly
May 13, 1998 (Vol. 8, Issue 8) -- p. 5, 2 page(s)
» Notes: Contributing: Gregg Hoffman; Ray Glier; Dave Lawson
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Phil Garner; Larry Dierker
Topics: Strategy; Comparisons; National League; American League; 1998; Stolen Bases; Sacrifices; Milwaukee Brewers; Realignment; Houston Astros; Turf

» Whatever Will We Do? by White, Paul

Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly
September 9, 1998 (Vol. 8, Issue 25) -- p. 4, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n
Named people: Mark McGwire; Sammy Sosa; Moises Alou; Greg Vaughn; Pedro Jaime Martinez; David Wells; Juan Gonzalez; Jim Thome; Terry Collins; Jimy Williams; Terry Francona; Larry Dierker; Kevin Brown; Greg Maddux; Kerry Wood; Todd Helton; Ben Grieve
Topics: Awards; American Leauge; National League; Predictons; 1998; MVP Awards; Cy Young Awards; Rookie of the Year; Manager of the Year

» Who Will Be the Next Pitcher To Win 300 Games? by Hagar, Dan

Article in Baseball Digest
April, 1975 (Vol. 34, Issue 4) -- p. 42, 4 page(s)
Stats: All-Time Leaders, Miscellaneous Stats Photos/Illustrations: bw:(2); Graphs/Charts:(2)
Named people: Catfish Hunter; Ferguson Jenkins; Dave McNally; Tom Seaver; Gaylord Perry; Steve Carlton; Ken Holtzman; Don Sutton; Jim Palmer; Bert Blyleven; Nolan Ryan; Larry Dierker; Juan Marichal; Bob Gibson; Warren Spahn
Topics: 300-Game Winners; Pitchers; Achievements; Potential

» Astros Scoring KOs With Wicked 1-2 Punch by White, Paul

Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly
May 12, 1999 (Vol. 9, Issue 7) -- p. 4, 1 page(s)
Column/Series Name: Leading Off
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Scott Elarton; Billy Wagner; Larry Dierker
Topics: Houston Astros; Relief Pitchers; Grooves; 1999; Attitude

» Dodgers Learn Geronimo Boasts a Rifle For An Arm by Wilson, John

Article in The Sporting News
April 17, 1971 (Vol. 171, Issue 14) -- p. 8, 1 page(s)
Stats: Box/Line Scores Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Cesar Geronimo; Duke Sims; Larry Dierker; Harry Walker
Topics: Openers; 1971; Houston Astros; Los Angeles Dodgers; Game Accounts; Throwing Out Runners; Outfielders

» Houston's Hot Start by Pascarelli, Peter

Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly
April 16, 1997 (Vol. 7, Issue 4) -- p. 26, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Bill Spiers; Gerry Hunsicker; Larry Dierker; Chris Holt; Russ Johnson; Sean Berry
Topics: Pennant Races; Fast Starts; NL Central; Houston Astros; Managers

» Houston Astros

Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly
May 13, 1998 (Vol. 8, Issue 8) -- p. 18, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n
Named people: Mike Hampton; Vern Ruhle; Larry Dierker
Topics: Houston Astros; Starting Pitchers; Improvement; Fast Starts; Pitching Coaches

» With a Flick of the Wrist, It's the Wagner Express

Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly
May 14, 1997 (Vol. 7, Issue 8) -- p. 16, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Billy Wagner; Nolan Ryan; Larry Dierker
Topics: Pitching Motions; Power Pitchers; Pitching Speed; Fastballs

» Houston Astros

Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly
July 23, 1997 (Vol. 7, Issue 18) -- p. 22, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Bob Abreu; Gerry Hunsicker; Larry Dierker; Chuck Carr
Topics: Houston Astros; Outfielders; Demotions; Playing Time

» Astros Love the Unit: Randy's New Mates Feeling World Serious by Williams, Pete

Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly
August 12, 1998 (Vol. 8, Issue 21) -- p. 5, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Randy Johnson; Craig Biggio; Larry Dierker; John Moores; Drayton McLane; Randy Myers
Topics: Houston Astros; Trades; Starting Pitchers; 1998; Pennant Races; San Diego Padres; Salaries; Payrolls

» Just Managing To Hold Onto Their Jobs by White, Paul

Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly
May 7, 1997 (Vol. 7, Issue 7) -- p. 4, 1 page(s)
Column/Series Name: Leading Off
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Terry Collins; James Mouton; Larry Dierker; Kevin Kennedy; Marcel Lachemann
Topics: Anaheim Angels; Houston Astros; Managers; Dismissals; Hirings; Status; 1996; 1997; Player-Management Relations

» Hampton Tailors His Style by McQuay, Timothy

Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly
January 28, 1998 (Vol. 7, Issue 45) -- p. 3, 1 page(s)
Column/Series Name: Inside Pitch
» Notes: Contributing: Ronald Blum, The Associated Press; John Erardi, The Cincinnati Enquirer; Seth Livingstone, Quincy (MA) Patriot-Ledger; Pete Williams; Gordon Wittenmyer, King County (WA) Journal Newspapers
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: c:(1)
Named people: Mike Hampton; Vern Ruhle; Larry Dierker
Topics: Houston Astros; Extensions; Starting Pitchers; Career Years; 1997; Velocity; Improvement; Changeups

» New Year's Resolutions by Heiss, Dana

Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly
July 6, 1999 (Vol. 8, Issue 42) -- p. 16, 2 page(s)
Column/Series Name: Clubhouse
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: c:(2)
Named people: Jeff Cirillo; Mike Piazza; Jeff Montgomery; Ricky Bottalico; Brian Moehler; Andy Benes; Brett Tomko; Jim Thome; Brian Cashman; Larry Walker; Rico Brogna; Tom Glavine; Larry Dierker; Tom Gordon; Todd Walker; Wade Boggs; Dustin Hermanson
Topics: Individual Development; 1999; Season Previews; Season Previews; Health; Body Weight; Religion; Player-Fan Relations; Public Relations; Marketing

» Astros Rock Their Capsule Over Rader All-Star Snub by Wilson, John

Article in The Sporting News
May 30, 1970 (Vol. 169, Issue 20) -- p. 19, 1 page(s)
Stats: Player Season Stats Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Doug Rader; Salty Parker; Harry Walker; Larry Dierker
Topics: Profiles; Third Basemen; Houston Astros; All-Star Selecting; 1970; Image

» Houston Astros

Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly
April 2, 1997 (Vol. 7, Issue 2) -- p. 19, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n
Named people: Donne Wall; Chris Holt; Gerry Hunsicker; Larry Dierker
Topics: Houston Astros; Demotions; Roster Spots; 1997; Starting Pitchers; Player-Management Relations

» Hat in the Middle of Head-Scratching Routine By Astros by Wilson, John

Article in The Sporting News
June 27, 1970 (Vol. 169, Issue 24) -- p. 24, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n
Named people: Harry Walker; George Culver; Jack Billingham; Larry Dierker
Topics: Houston Astros; Managing; Slumps; Trades

» How They Stack Up: Manager/coaches

Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly
September 30, 1998 (Vol. 8, Issue 28) -- p. 5, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Joe Torre; Don Zimmer; Bobby Cox; Mike Hargrove; Larry Dierker; Jimy Williams; Bruce Bochy; Jim Riggleman
Topics: Season Previews; Predictions; Postseasons; Division Series; League Championship Series; World Series; American League; National League; Comparisons; Coaches; Managers; Strategy

» Cut Fast Ball Puts Eric the Redbird On Course by Russo, Neal

Article in The Sporting News
July 16, 1977 (Vol. 184, Issue 2) -- p. 16, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Eric Rasmussen; Claude Osteen; Ted Simmons; Vern Rapp; Larry Dierker
Topics: Profiles; Wins; Cut Fastballs; St. Louis Cardinals

» Wood's On Fire by McQuay, Timothy

Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly
May 13, 1998 (Vol. 8, Issue 8) -- p. 3, 1 page(s)
Column/Series Name: Inside Pitch
» Notes: Contributing: The Associated Press; Bill Duhart, Camden (NJ) Courier-Post; Ray Glier; Bob Nightengale
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: c:(1)
Named people: Kerry Wood; Alan Hendricks; Randy Hendricks; Roger Clemens; Larry Dierker
Topics: Pitchers; Chicago Cubs; Rookies; Youth; Endorsements; Agents; Publicity; Pitching Records; Strikeouts

» Astros Take Bows: Flashy Mound Staff by Wilson, John

Article in The Sporting News
October 30, 1971 (Vol. 172, Issue 16) -- p. 18, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Harry Walker; Don Wilson; J.R. Richard; Wade Blasingame; Larry Dierker
Topics: Houston Astros; Pitching Staffs; Improvement; Fielding

» Astro Hurlers Receive 'A' On First Report by Wilson, John

Article in The Sporting News
May 8, 1971 (Vol. 171, Issue 17) -- p. 16, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Jim Owens; Tom Griffin; Jack Billingham; Wade Blasingame; Larry Dierker; Don Wilson
Topics: Houston Astros; Pitching Rotations; Fast Starts

» Houston Astros

Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly
June 17, 1998 (Vol. 8, Issue 13) -- p. 17, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n
Named people: Jeff Bagwell; Derek Bell; Moises Alou; Bill Spiers; Larry Dierker
Topics: Houston Astros; Lineups; Strategy; Offense; 1998

» Wilson Whiff Saga a Gripping Chapter in New Astro Tome by Wilson, John

Article in The Sporting News
January 25, 1969 (Vol. 167, Issue 2) -- p. 33, 2 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: n
Named people: Don Wilson; Rusty Staub; Jim Wynn; Dave Giusti; Larry Dierker; Denny Lemaster; Orland Sims
Topics: Houston Astros; Statistics; 1968; Evaluations

» Play Ball!

Article in Time
April 17, 1972 (Vol. 99, Issue 16) -- p. 56, 1 page(s)
Column/Series Name: Sport
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Marvin Miller; Charlie Finley; Gene Autry; August Busch, Jr.; Brooks Robinson; Larry Dierker
Topics: Basic Agreements; Strikes(Labor); 1972; Pensions; Collective Bargaining; Labor-Management Relations

» It Was a Wild, Wild Year For Braves by Minshew, Wayne

Article in The Sporting News
November 1, 1969 (Vol. 168, Issue 16) -- p. 17, 1 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1)
Named people: Paul Richards; Joe Torre; Orlando Cepeda; Clete Boyer; Phil Niekro; Larry Dierker; Bob Didier
Topics: Atlanta Braves; Holdouts; Trades; Controversies; Humor; Anecdotes

» Spring Training's Ten Biggest questions by Pascarelli, Peter

Article in USA Today Baseball Weekly
February 19, 1997 (Vol. 6, Issue 48) -- p. 3, 2 page(s)
Stats: n Photos/Illustrations: bw:(1); c:(1)
Named people: Randy Johnson; Dave Justice; Albert Belle; Kevin Orie; Cal Ripken, Jr.; Hideki Irabu; Larry Dierker; Barry Bonds; Deion Sanders
Topics: Season Previews; 1997; Comebacks; Injuries; Contracts; Managers; Status; New York Yankees; Player-Management R