Frank Robinson Named Indians Player Manager First Black MLB Manager
Frank Robinson, MVP in both leagues, was named player manager of the Cleveland Indians. He succeeds Ken Aspromonte after Aspromonte was fired following a recent Tribe win. Robinson was obtained from the California Angels and announced by Tribe General Manager Phil Seghi in Cleveland. President Gerald Ford sent a congratulatory telegram.
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Mt Anthony edges Burr and Burton in overtime hockey
Mt Anthony blanked Burr and Burton Seminary 1 0 in a 10 minute overtime. Sandy Shea scored the overtime winner after a late drive, while Anita Caswell praised the team on the press defense. Mt Anthony travels to Springfield for a home and home series as Burr and Burton also posted a 1 0 win in its varsity contest.
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Brton Seminary
Sandy Shea
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Burton
Anita Caswell
Springfield
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Mary Ann DeMarco
Robinson to Lead Indians as Player Manager in Segregation Era
Frank Robinson named to manage the Cleveland Indians while also playing. McCraw praised the move as a landmark for Black leadership, noting the club’s young roster values merit over skin color. Robinson echoed a hopeful view of a talented, mobile squad and looked ahead to Wednesday’s news conference amid ownership changes involving Milesi, Blossom, and Fine.
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Tom McCraw
Frank
McCraw
McGraw
Indians
Ken Aspromonte
Nick Mileti
Dudley Blossom
Bingham Blossom
Bruce Fine
Mt Anthony Junior High Extends Run to 5-0 in Soccer
Mt Anthony Junior High pushed their record to 5-0 with a 9-0 win over Londonderry. In the earlier win over Arlington 3-0 Rick Houle scored twice and Bill McGurn added a goal with assists from Hoyle and Alderman. Alderman and Peter Henningsen each had two goals yesterday. McGurn Cheseldine Waldrop Krawczyk and Krause added singles. Goalie Mark Douglass made four saves. The second unit played the last three-quarters.
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Hoyle
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Mark Douglass
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Alderman
Peter Henningsen
Steve Chesel
Orioles Clinch East Title After Tumultuous Run In 1974
The Orioles beat Detroit 5-4 for their ninth straight win as the Yankees lose to Milwaukee 3-2 in 10 innings. Kaline ends a brilliant 22 year career with an 0-for-2 day and boos. Oakland and Baltimore mutual contenders wrap up the AL season with final-day drama.
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Local track meet hosts Burr and Burton and Arlington Friday
The Friday program begins at 6 on the track near Spinelli Field with Burr and Burton facing Arlington in a short course meet. The John James soccer tournament starts the same night with BBS versus Arlington and MAU against Cambridge New York. The Southmen signings are noted with Spencer and Jennings guiding Memphis in a recent 47 19 win over the Jacksonville Sharks and a league record tying five touchdowns by Spencer.
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Jacksonville Sharks
Chicago
Mark Kellar
Birmingham Americans
Honolulu
Reggie Oliver
Jack Ettinger
Mt Anthony Patriots Edge St Josephs 7 6 In Big Win
Mt Anthony football coach Ken Liporto led the Patriots to a 7 6 victory over St Josephs, a win deemed possibly the biggest in three years. Alan Daigneault’s intensity and back return sparked a metamorphosis from a lackluster stretch, with Geannelis stepping in as quarterback and delivering a solid performance.
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Mt. Anthony
Liporto
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Alan
Daigneault
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Tetback
Pete Geannelis
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