A's Manager: Will The Team Accept Reality
The piece argues Tony LaRussa is the likely A's manager candidate over Billy Martin or Reggie Jackson, noting LaRussa's toughness and track record. It recalls White Sox owner Reinsdorf briefly considering replacements, and compares other options like Jackie Moore and Billy Martin, but concludes LaRussa fits best though Morgan is unavailable. The Athletics plan to take seven to ten days to choose their new manager.
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Joe Morgan
Morgan
Reggie Jackson
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Reggie
Connie Mack
Coliseum
Dave Kingman
Piltdown
Larussa
Tony LaRussa
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Chicago
Billy Martin
Jerry Reinsdorf
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Roy Eisenhardt
Billy
Reinsdorf
Eisenhardt
Sox
Jackie Moore
Bay Area
Moore
Frank Robinson
Jim Frey
Rene Lachemann
Swedish Seeds March On At Wimbledon In Show of Power
Mats Wilander and Stefan Edberg, both top Swedish seeds, rallied past tough opponents to win final sets 6-0. Becker led Gullickson 6-4 6-3 2-2 when darkness halted play. Lendl and Navratilova also scheduled to play as Wilander and Edberg press for advancing rounds amid a wave of Swede exits.
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Wimbledon
England
Mats Wilander
Stefan Edberg
Wilander
Edberg
Boris Becker
Tom Gullickson
Ivan Lendl
Martina Navratilova
Lendl
Amos Mansdorf
Israel
Navratilova
Jane Forman
Sweden
Anders Jarryd
Joakim Nystrom
Mike Pernfors
Britain
Andrew Castle
Stephenson Ends Putter Switches In Mayflower Classic Start
AP Indianapolis summary: LPGA star Jan Stephenson shot 4 under par in the opening round of the Mayflower Classic as she sticks with one putter after years of changing clubs. She recalls missed four-footers and sleepless nights over putts, but remains hopeful for a breakthrough season and dreams of a perfect 4-foot run.
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Jan Stephenson
Ft. Worth
Texas
Indianapolis
Stephenson
Rochester
Peter
McMurtry Showing Signs Of Regaining His Form
Braves pitcher Craig McMurtry returns to the rotation with 1-4 record and 4.06 ERA, after struggles, as manager Chuck Tanner and catcher Bruce Benedict praise his improved confidence and willingness to challenge hitters. Parker notes his good stuff.
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Craig McMurtry
Atlanta Braves
Bruce Benedict
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Benedict
Temple
Texas
San Diego Padres
Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati
Dave Parker
Chuck Tanner
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Tanner
Holland's Bags Packed But Move A Short One
Donnie Holland, longtime Midland Valley basketball coach since 1983, leaves MV for South Africa to coach at South Airica replacing Thoroughbred’s Mike Roberts. He cites county talent flow and aims to build success, acknowledging MV players will move on.
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Donnie Holland
Midand Valley
Aynor High School
Myrtle Beach
Williston-Elko
Silver Bluff
Midland Valley
South Airica
Mike Roberts
Mustang
Campbell University
North Carolina
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James Manlyn
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