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 | SS Newton Stays in Atlanta Friday, February 7th , 1975 Fans hailed the signing of John Newton today as the Atlanta Copperheads shortstop came to terms with the club. Set to make $88,000 over the upcoming 1 year, Newton signed primarily out of loyalty to the organization, thrilling the most diehard supporters who think there isn't much loyalty in a market driven by free agency. Newton has a career .293 batting average with a .347 OBP. He has hit 88 homers, driven in 753 runs and scored 735 runs since he came into the league. |   |
