Robinson Named Manager By San Francisco Giants
San Francisco Giants hire Frank Robinson as manager on a multi year contract. Robinson, 45, former star outfielder and first black MLB manager, vows leadership and inspires players. Team previously finished fifth in NL West. notable contenders considered before selection.
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WVU Edges Bonaventure 82-81 For 1000th Win
West Virginia defeated St. Bonaventure 82-81 behind Donnie Gipson and Quentin Freeman. Freeman scored a career high 22 as WVU improves to 10-3, while Earl Belcher led the Bonnies with 30 points. Bellcher and Jones also contributed for St Bonaventure.
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Hall of Fame Picks Are Today In Cooperstown
Hall of Fame election results are due today as BBWAA voters decide among 39 candidates. Key contenders include Bob Gibson, Juan Marichal, Harmon Killebrew, with Don Drysdale and Gil Hodges as notable near-winners, while past first-year electees Kaline and Snider illustrate the voting landscape.
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Northfork Blue Demons March On In Strong Prep Run
Northfork Blue Demons press toward another season dominance led by center Quentin Crenshaw as they climb AP and UPI polls with wins over Wheeling Park Beckley Princeton and Bluefield. Previewed test looms against Logan at Brushfork Armory while local rivalries with Princeton Bluefield and others add to a packed schedule.
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Golf leaders tied at Desert Classic first round
Bruce Lietzke and Bob Gilder fired 7 under 65s to share the first round lead at the Bob Hope Desert Golf Classic in Palm Springs. Ray Floyd, J C Snead, and Jerry Pate shot 66s, with a large cluster at 67 across four courses. Jack Nicklaus opened with 68 at La Quinta but did not birdie the par fives.
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