Billy Martin reflects after Yankees decision to stay
Billy Martin speaks in his office about the team’s choice to retain him after the Boston incident. He admits disappointment but vows to continue managing, notes strong ties with Mantle and DiMaggio, and recalls his dispute with Steinbrenner and Gabe Paul over headlines and fines.
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Post 13 Wins and Generals Tie in Weekend Play
Post 13 defeated Proctor Post 6 7 to 4 at Spinelli Field in a rain shortened nonleague game. Don Burke pitched for Post 13, Jeff David took the loss, and Post 13 moved to 34 won on the year. Sunday doubleheader saw a rout of Chester Post 67 with strong hitting from Ty Thompson and Steve Flynn. The Generals tied Chicopee 5-5 in a weather shortened game, with George Galli standout two runs two RBIs and three stolen bases. Next up, Post 13 visits Spinelli Field Tuesday at 6 pm for a rematch with Post 13.
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Dodgers Lead NL as Seaver Trade Stirs Frightful Pace
Dodgers remain atop the National League West, now eight and a half games ahead after splitting a four game series with the Reds who acquired Tom Seaver. Garvey homered twice in a 9-3 win as Ray pitched eight strong innings. Reds swept by offense and errors as Driessen homered and Moskau took the loss. Cubs beat Mets 5-2 behind Murcer’s 11th homer and Krukow’s eight innings. Phillies 2, Cardinals 0 as Schmidt homeredNo. 20 and Kaat pitched eight. Braves 8 Padres 5 with Montanez, Chaney and Burroughs homering in a 11-hit night for Atlanta.
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Ex NBA president J Walter Kennedy dies at 64
J Walter Kennedy, once NBA president from 1963 to 1975, died of liver failure related to cancer at St Joseph's Hospital in Stamford. A polio survivor, Kennedy helped grow the league from nine to 22 teams and secure a multimillion dollar TV contract. He began as a scorekeeper for the Stamford Pros and became a respected, hard driving administrator.
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Stolen Fanfreluche Mare At Claiborne Farm Near Paris
Thoroughbred mare Fanfreluche in foal to Secretariat valued at 500000 dollars was stolen from Claiborne Farm near Paris Kentucky over the weekend. State police assisted by the FBI search for the 10 year old bay mare with a white star and hoof rings. The horse has earned over 238000 dollars and has a foal named L Enjouleur, twice Canadian horse of the year.
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Bennington Little League ends first half with 17 14 win
The Bennington Little League completed the first half of its 84 game schedule Friday when Kelly Oil defeated Tansitor 17 to 14. A weather disrupted week featured several rainouts and a tight standings race led by Display and 1st Vermont with records of 8 1.
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