Fall Classic in L.A.

LOS ANGELES--New York Yankees Manager Bob Lemon named Ed Figueroa, 20-9, as his starting pitcher and said Reggie Jackson would be the designated hitter for Turesday's first game of the best of seven 1978 World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Lasorda created a mild surprise when he turned to veteran left-hander Tommy john as the starting pitcher, instead of right-handed Burt Hooton.

John, 17-10 in the regular season, won the second game of the National League playoffs in Philadelphia, pitching a 4-0 shutout in which there were 23 ground ball outs. He appears fully recovered from a leg muscle pull.