Murtaugh Dies After Long Pirates Career and Retirement
Danny Murtaugh, longtime Pirates manager, dies at 59 in Crozer-Chester Medical Center two days after a stroke. A Catholic, he had retired in October to spend time with grandchildren. peers recall his courtly leadership and three Manager of the Year awards. He debuted in 1937, joined the Pirates as player-coach in New Orleans, then led Pittsburgh to the 1960 and 1971 World Series titles before multiple retirements and comebacks.
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Pirates mourn Murtaugh and Brown recall leader Mur ta ugh
Pittsburgh baseball figures express deep grief over the death of Pirates manager Danny Murtaugh at 59 two days after a stroke. Joe Brown and Elroy Face’s wife Jean Face recall his influence and friendship, while Danny Ozark recalls their rivalry and jokes. Brown praised Murtaugh as a brother and a fine man.
Healed Herron shines in Penguins win over Islanders
Denis Herron, back from a broken arm, stopped 39 shots in his first real game eight months as the Penguins beat the Islanders 4-2. He made 20 of 21 saves in the first period and denied 14 in the second to help Pittsburgh close in on Los Angeles in the Norris Division amid Montreal Los Angeles tying in other NHL and WHA games.
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Rockets rout Bucks 137 110 for 13th win of season
United Press International reports Rockets coach Tom Nissalke predicted the team would surprise many. Houston hammered Milwaukee 137 to 110, moving within two games of the division lead as they continued a strong stretch.
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Troubled Bulls face depleted Celtics this night
The Chicago Bulls 24 58 last season return with new players Artis Gilmore Scott May and John Mengelt to challenge the Boston Celtics. Celtics star Dave Cowens suspended and John Havlicek out with knee injury as Boston aims to climb in the Atlantic Division while Bulls rely on 12 men and a new coach Ed Badger.
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Hoosick Falls Opens Season Against Salem Tonight
Hoosick Falls Central School starts its basketball season tonight at 7 with a junior varsity game against Salem, followed by a varsity contest around 8 30. Howard Dewey's Panthers were Washington County co champions last season.
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Pittsburgh Star Dorsett Heads All America Team
Tony Dorsett of Pittsburgh heads the 1976 UPI All-America football team chosen by sportscasters and writers nationwide. He led the nation with 1,948 rushing yards and 22 touchdowns, joined by Rice’s Tommy Kramer and USC’s Ricky Bell and Michigan’s Bob Lytle on offense.
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UNH halfback Bill Burnham named Player of the Year on the 1976 ECAC Division II Football All Star Team. The junior from Dorchester, Boston, rushed for nearly 1,200 yards and scored nine TDs guiding the Wildcats to an 8 3 record. Rookie of the Year went to Delaware QB Jeff Komlo.
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MAU Girls Open Season Hosting Springfield Cosmos
Mt. Anthony begins winter basketball season as Marge Robinson leads the Patriots against Springfield. JV starts at 3 30 PM. Springfield arrives with a win already this season after beating Brattleboro 56 32 with Mary Jasinski scoring 21.
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