Erskine recalls Hodges death and Dodger ties
Carl Erskine voiced shock at Gil Hodges death linking him to a golden era of Brooklyn baseball. He recalled Hodges calm, watched over Campanella's health struggles, and noted Hodges was a strong, quiet leader from Indiana with Dodger ties. He mentioned potential funeral plans and reflected on aging teammates and health concerns among survivors.
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Exsize
Carl Erskine
Mets Rally in Grief After Hodges Death
New York Mets and baseball mourn Gil Hodges after his sudden heart attack near a motel in Brooklyn. Coach replacements and possible new managerial options discussed as the team faces the 1969 season amid the shock and a cancelled welcome home dinner.
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Eddie Yost
Joe Fignatano
Gord Jamarican Hospital
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Torrezrotsa
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Our Lady Help of Christmas
Hovn
Pro Cage Playoffs Resume Tonight and Tuesday Night
NBA and ABA playoff action continues with New York, Baltimore, Boston and Milwaukee in key series. Lakers beat Bulls as Jerry West stars, Knicks level series by routing Baltimore. ABA games head to Tuesday with New York at Kentucky and Florida at Indiana. Palmer suffers a costly triple bogey in final round of a PGA event.
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Gail Goodrich
Dick Motta
Jo Jo White
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Art Williams
Atlanta
Celtics
Golden State
Warriors
Cincinnati U Pulls Surprise Catlett Named Coach
Cincinnati University named Gale Catlett head basketball coach, a surprising hire from Kentucky. Catlett, 31, comes after assistant roles at Richmond Davidson Kansas and West Virginia. He succeeds Tay Baker, who resigned after the 1971-72 season, and is praised by Ken tucky figures for his defensive coaching and leadership.
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Ataff
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Vince Chickerella
Capital University
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Lexington
Joe Hall
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Ag|le 12 Seccessor
Hedgesville
W. Va
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Smith
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Thei
Baker
McCloskey Named Coach For Portland Trail Blazers
Jack McCloskey, 48, former Wake Forest coach, was named head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers. He succeeds interim coach Stuart Gingerman after replacing Rolland Todd on Feb 1. McCloskey cited discipline and day to day maximum performance as his guiding methods.
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Archer Wins Greensboro Open After Palmer Collapse
Arnold Palmer faltered in Greensboro as George Archer fought through a rain-shortened 36 holes to win the Greater Greensboro Open. Gary Player was disqualified for not signing his scorecard, while Archer closed with a 68 and Aaron finished poorly after a late birdie burst.
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Loni Houriguez
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Vida Blue May Act In Shaft Series Amid Baseball Tie
Vida Blue, four days into a steel products job, launched a possible movie career amid talk of starring in a Shaft series. Blue expressed a wish for a baseball contract, while his attorney said he is closer to signing than ever, contingent on other American League owners. The holdout and reserve clause case before the U.S. Supreme Court looms, with Finley offering far less than Blue seeks.
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