Braves hire Bobby Cox as GM to mold new management team
Bobby Cox leaves Toronto to join Atlanta as general manager with Chuck Tanner as field skipper in a five year deal worth about 860000 for Cox and up to 300000 a year for Tanner with incentives. Ted Turner shifts toward running the organization with Cox and Tanner while observers note limited impact from front office moves versus on field star power.
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Houghtlin Celebrating Iowa Victory
Houghtlin, a Western University alum from the class of 1931 who played against UCLA legend John Wooden, returns to Iowa to watch Northwestern and reflects on his college kicking career at Miami Ohio and Iowa. He has 13 of 16 field goals this season, a 50 yarder, 23 of 26 extra points, 62 points, five punts at 40.6 yards.
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Clemson Tigers Strive For Momentum After 3-3 Start
Clemson coach Danny Ford labels the team average with a 3-3 record and a 2-1 ACC mark after switching from Veer to a option-oriented attack. He cites turnovers, line play, and quarterback play as keys as Clemson faces North Carolina State in textiles rivalry Textile Bowl.
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Blue Bombers eye Schlichter as possible quarterback add
CFL interest grows as Art Schlichter, former OSU star tainted by NFL gambling scandal, is approached by Winnipeg. Advisers say the Bombers on his protected list and may sign him next year, while he eyes a Canada style, agile QB game.
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Ashe Resigns as U.S. Davis Cup Captain
Former Wimbledon and U S Open champion Arthur Ashe resigned Tuesday as captain of the United States Davis Cup team.
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