Lancaster Intelligencer Journal - January 1980

Phils Pick 4 Pitchers

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies chose four pitchers in Tuesday's two phases of the annual January free agent draft.

Righthander Tony Ghelfi of LaCrosse, Wise., was the first round selection, of the regular phase, when the League club got the 14th pick.

Scout Don Williams reported Ghelfi, who attends Iowa Western Junior College, "has a good strong arm with very good velocity." But he said the 18-year-old needs more pitching experience, especially on his breaking ball.

Another righthander, Ron Richardson, 18. of Albany, Ore. and Lin-Benton Community College was taken on the second round.

In the secondary phase, the Phillies drafted lefthanders Jim Harris, a 20-yearold sophomore at Ranger (Texas) Junior College, and Steve True, 19, of Seminole (Okla.) Junior College.

Odds & Ends (excerpt)

Phillies first baseman Pete Rose has been chosen Outstanding Athlete of the 70s Decade by the Philadelphia Sports Writers' Association. The award will be presented Jan. 28 at the Hyatt House in Cherry Hill, N.J.  Three dozen others will be honored at the organization’s 76^th annual awards dinner.