Reading Eagle - June 24, 1980

Carlton, Clark Honored

 

PHILADELPHIA (AP) – Philadelphia pitcher Steve Carlton and San Francisco outfielder Jack Clark were named co-Players of the Week by the National League while Baltimore Orioles right-hander Steve Stone took honors in the American League.

 

Clark collected 14 hits in 26 at bats, including two homers, over the past week for a .538 average.  Carlton won both of his starts in increase his major league lead to 13 victories.  Stone lowered his ERA from 4.02 to 3.46 with victories over California and Oakland.