Rangers pick Billy Martin as AL Manager of the Year
The Associated Press names Billy Martin AL Manager of the Year for guiding the Texas Rangers to an 84-76 finish, five games behind Oakland in the West. Martin credits players and the organization as the team shows bright prospects after 1.2 million in fan attendance and a troubled prior season.
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Martin's Dallas bid drew fans with a winning club
The Athens Messenger notes Dallas Fort Worth drew fans when a winner played in baseball. Martin believed a pennant and high attendance were possible after hiring, citing rookies Hargrave Sundberg and star Ferguson Jenkins. A clash with club president Brown and a staged incident with Burt Hawkins are mentioned.
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Yanks Sign Virdon To 2 Year Pact
New York Yankees announce manager Bill Virdon signed a two year contract. He aims to build on 1970s progress after a runner up AL East finish and near pennant, noting the team faced ups and downs but showed improvement and determination. Virdon, AP AL Manager of the Year runner up, emphasizes experience gained.
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Bobcats Visit Western Michigan in Kalamazoo Showdown
Ohio's 3-3 Bobcats travel to Kalamazoo to face Western Michigan 3-4 as L.C. Lyons questionable with a knee injury. Rich Berry aims to lead Ohio while Dan Matthews and Paul Jorgensen pace the Broncos in a bid to snap a skid and secure back-to-back wins.
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Toledo Faces Miami In MAC Showdown For Tie Bid
Toledo must slow Miami of Ohio’s high powered offense to stay in the MAC title race. Miami leads with an 5-0-1 mark. Toledo seeks a 4-0 conference record and a crucial win ahead of a Kent State clash.
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Kentucky Tops Spurs On Offensive Rebounds
The Kentucky Colonels defeated the San Antonio Spurs 113-103 as 28 offensive rebounds to 10 fueled the win. Coach Hubie Brown credited rebounding as the key factor in the ABA game. Other ABA results included Memphis Sounds 99-95 over Virginia Squires. In the NBA, Philadelphia 76ers beat New Orleans Jazz 102-89. Cavaliers 116-97 over Hawks and Buffalo Braves 111-91 over Knicks.
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Bevly's Big Day Lifts Ohio Over Eastern
Ohio routs Morehead State 49 10 as Rich Bevly runs for three touchdowns and passes for another earning MAC offensive player of the week honors. The Youngstown senior, sidelined early by injuries, becomes a key leader for the Bobcats with a standout performance.
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Devine lands Hadl to fix Packers quarterback woes
Dan Devine persuaded John Hadl to join the Green Bay Packers after a Rams trade for five high draft choices. Hadl, 34, could back up or start in emergencies while Jack Concannon remains the starter. The move aims to stabilize a unit that has struggled recently.
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