Popein Named Rangers Coach Amid Cup Pressure
New York Rangers shift from Emile Francis to Larry Popein as coach while Francis becomes GM. Popein, aged 42, inherits a team with fading stars and a history of playoff disappointments, aiming to revive a Stanley Cup bid and maintain competitiveness next season.
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Cat" Francis
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Howe's dream of playing with sons on Houston Aeros nears reality
Gordie Howe may join the Houston Aeros to play on the same NHL line with his two 18 year old sons Marty and Mark, if negotiations succeed. He would join his boys after a long career with Detroit and a recent executive role.
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Top riders to race in Loudon National Championship
Eight of the United States top motorcyclists compete in the 7S4nile National Championship Road Race at Bryar Track Loudon New Hampshire during a June 13 to 17 weekend. Notable entrants include Mark Brelsford Gary Fisher Dick Mann and Gary Nixon with events on Sunday June 17 and additional races across Friday Saturday and Sunday. Sponsorship by the New England Motorcycle Dealers Association and American Motorcycle Association with admission 0 4 5 dollars and free Friday.
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Snead Seeks Open Glory at 61 in Sectional Qualifying
Sam Snead, 61, matched the day's best score on Monday at Charlotte Country Club as Open sectional qualifying began for Oakmont. He joined Fred Marti and Gene Torres among those securing spots while veterans and rising stars filled eight sites, with many qualifiers to follow today across major venues.
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Satch Paige recalls late start and long pitching career
NBC notes retrace Satchel Paige career from signing with the Cleveland Indians in 1948 to Hall of Fame induction. The legend faced racial barriers, pitched in majors at age well into the forties, and later coached for pension eligibility. Paige dodged birth records claims while his age sparked disbelief among writers and fans.
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Walton Leaves Bruins for Fighting Saints in WHA
In St Paul Minnesota, veteran left wing Mike Walton with 140 NHL goals has left the Boston Bruins to join the Minnesota Fighting Saints of the WHA.
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Nastase to challenge Pilic for French Open title
In Paris, Romania's Ilie Nastase, seeded second and Forest Hills champion, faces Yugoslavia's Nikki Pilic in the men's final of the $150,000 French Open. Nastase defeated Tom Gannan to reach the final while Pilic upset Adriano Panatta in the semifinals.
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