Altobelli Named Giant Manager For 1977 Season
Joe Altobelli, 44, Detroit native and veteran minor league skipper, was chosen to manage the San Francisco Giants. The team finished 74-88 in the NL West, and Altobelli vows a strict regime including dress, hair, and curfew rules to build a pennant bid in 1977. Rigney leaves, may take part time role, while Giants owner Bob Lurie says contract details were finalized after arrival in San Francisco.
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Cardinals name Rapp to post as field boss
Vern Rapp, 48, a veteran minor league manager, was named manager of the St. Louis Cardinals succeeding Red Schoendienst after a two day firing. Busch praised Rapp for eight years at Triple-A and a record 86-50 with Denver, noting his development of young players. Rapp began with St. Louis as a catcher in 1946 and has managed in five major league farm systems.
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Giants and Jets Struggle as Home Openers Loom
NFL previews say both New York teams, 0-4, will extend losing streaks in home openers at East Rutherford and Shea Stadium. Bills, Cowboys, Saints, and others are favored while analysts predict tough games for the long-wandering squads.
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Irwin Favored To Win Piccadilly Title Again In 1976
Hale Irwin, returning to form after a brief layoff, tops betting to win a third straight Piccadilly World Match Play title at Wentworth. He advances to the semifinals after beating Severo Ballesteros over 36 holes, with Ray Floyd, Gary Player, and Dave Graham also reaching the semis. Eastwick named NL standout reliever.
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BC Faces Florida State as Ivy rivals Seek Wins
Mighty Boston College ranked 13th hosts Florida State after a 17 13 win over Navy. BC aims to stay perfect at 3 0 while injuries to Cronan Scudellari and Green loom. Harvard and Brown seek fourth straight Ivy wins at home. Dartmouth on road at 3 0.
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