Robinson Eyes Return to Manager Job After Cleveland Fire
Former Indians manager Frank Robinson, 41 during his tenure, expresses readiness to manage again. He recalls a controversial run in Cleveland, cites clubhouse divisions, and notes his years as a standout player and coach while stressing the need to fit his style to his roster.
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Cleveland
Frank Robinson
Cleveland Indians
Balsa
Robinson
Indians
Ted Bonda
Bonda
Orioles
Reds
Cincinnati
Baltimore
California
Phil Seghi
Torborg
Frank
Green wins U S Open after tense finish in Tulsa
Hubert Green, 31, secures his first major by beating Lou Graham by one stroke on the 449 yard finishing hole amid pressure and a death threat on the U S Open course in Tulsa. Green admits choking on the crucial bunker and final putt but prevails as the victor.
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Tulsa
Okla
Hubert Green
Green
Lou Graham
America
Birmingham
Ala
Green Wins Open Title Amid Threats and Final Hole Drama
Hubert Green captured the 77th United States Open at Southern Hills by two strokes over Graham with a final round 70 to finish 278. Graham shot 279, Weiskopf 281, Purtzer 282. Green earned $45,000 and secured Ryder Cup and tour exemptions while a threat note to his life prompted a police presence.
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Green
Southern Hills Country Club
Graham
United States Golf Association
Tulsa
FBI
Oklahoma City
Saas
Weiskopf
Tom Purtzer
Gary Player
Okla
Hubert Green
Denied by Steinbrenner Report Says Martin Fired by Yankees
Detroit AP report notes George Steinbrenner denies firing Billy Martin as Yankees manager. Martin says no firing and reports no meetings since a Boston incident with Reggie Jackson. Gabe Paul offers only no comment as tensions between Steinbrenner, Martin, and Jackson persist.
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Martin
Yankees
Detroit
George Steinbrenner
New York Yankees
Billy Martin
Steinbrenner
Associated Press
Reggie Jackson
Boston
Jackson
Gabe Paul
Yanks
Cincinnati
Red Sox
Nelsonville splits pair in HOL action
Nelsonville and Zanesville split a Heart of Ohio League twin bill. Zanesville won 9-4 in the nightcap after Nelsonville took a 5-4 opener. Scott Dailey had two hits for Zanesville with two RBIs. Jeff Davis earned the win for Nelsonville.
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Nelsonville
Zanesville
Scott Dailey
Pioneers
Jeff
Dave Miller
Miller
Dave Pence
Jeff Davis
Bill Hartmeyer
Tim Jordan
Torborg Debuts as Indians Manager After Robinson Firing
Cleveland selects Jeff Torborg to lead the Indians after firing Frank Robinson amid a season of controversy. Torborg praises the club and aims to restore harmony as Rico Carty and others return from injuries, while Robinson wishes him well and contemplates his future in baseball.
Ashland shuts out Athens in opener as doubleheader ends early
Ashland pounded 15 hits to run to an 11-0 win in five innings against Athens American Legion, with Jack Skaggs earning a 10 strikeout win. In the nightcap Athens loses 1-0 as Jeff Bush takes the loss and David Chinn tosses a one hitter for Ashland. Athens drops to 2-7 on the season. Ashland remains unbeaten in 17 games.
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Tom Metters
Messenger
Ashland
Jack Skaggs
Steve
Ohio University
Athens American Legion
Athens
Skaggs
Karl Fry
Kurt Halter
Bobby Clark
Mike Born
Jeff Bush
David Chinn
Rick Pierson
Seenee
Ashland Ky
Pierson
Born
Brooker Blaney
Haskins Skaggs
Rose
Djamanna Tay Bush
May Chinn
Hardin
Athens Places seventh in SEOGA meet at Cambridge Country Club
Cambridge Ohio Athens finished seventh in the SEOGA tournament at Cambridge Country Club led by a hole in one on the eighth hole by Randy. Marietta won the team title with 907 while Cambridge was second at 917. Individual totals list Gallipolis, Athens, Hocking Hills, and others with scores and players named. Medalist Wilbur Jewels of Cambridge shot 146.
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Cambridge
Athens
Cambridge Country Club
Ohio Agne
Randy
Marietta
Pickaway
Circleville
Chillicothe
Gallipolis
Ironton
Hocking Hills
Logan
Lancaster
Fairgreens
Wellston
Wilbur
Wib
Steve Blowers
John Gagai
Ron Ellis
William Conley
George Pope
Leo Valentine
E. V. Clarke
Jack Matthews
Joe Fenderbosch
Vic Hager
Dale Bandy
Fred Schleicher
Art Smith
Don Stuchell
Charley Moore
Glouster Legion Splits Weekend Twinbill With Lancaster and Lowell
Glouster Legion finishes 2-2 on the weekend, beating Lancaster 7-1 and 2-1 after dropping two games at Lancaster 65 and 43 in nine innings. Gardner wins the second game Sunday with a seventh inning double, and Poston hits key two run shot for Glouster.
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Glouster
American Legion
Lowell
Lancaster
Phil Faires
Jay Gardner
Tim Wooten
Greg Holbert
Gardner
Meade
Jones
Poston
Houston
Persons
Leach
Jeffers
Kristoffines
Bill Jones
Glouster Rose
Lang
Triton
Fainsworth
Nin Havaal
Wilson
Baseball Leaders in Batting and Pitching Noted
In the American and National Leagues, top leaders are highlighted. Carew and Fisk lead batting with high averages, runs, and RBI marks. pitching leaders include Tanana, Johnson, and others with strong win totals and ERAs.
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Carew
Min
Fisk
Bsn
Bostock
Singleton
Bal
Bailor
Tor
Rudi
Cal
Bonds
ReJackson
Randolph
Hisle
Chi
Parker
Era
Luzinski
Phi
Tripleton
Ellentine
Winfield
Smith
Cin
Morgan
Pyh
Rose
Burroughs
Atl
Gfoster
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Nicklaus
Tom Weiskopf
Tom Purtser
Gary Jacobson
Jay Haas
Tom Watson
Lyn Lott
Rod Funseth
Terry Diehl
al Geiberger
Rod
Peter Oosterhuis
Mike McCullough
Tribe
Jeff Torborg
Seghi
Rico Carty
Larvell Blanks
Mareitta
Tom Welch
Monte Miller
Blaney
Brian Conkey
Steve Lavery
Marion Riggs
Pat Eddy
Norm Watts
Glenn Danielson
C. P. York
Chuck Helber
John McAfee
A. C. Sirota
Gene Charney
Dave Vance
John Derrow
Chet Harless
Steve McCormick
Charles Townsend
George Ramsey
P. D. Leach
George Trace
Joe Triplett
Bob Greathouse
Bill Slavens
Glouster Legion
Hunter and
Poston Carpenter
Bates
Rages
Lantaaier
Sane
Wooten
Don Poston
Mike Turrill
Mark Hunter
Randy Penrod
Penrod
England
Boyer
Rudy Houston
Per
Pipe Dreams
W. Union
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Rreuschel
Doutton
Candiria
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Stl
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Carlton
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