Gibbs Named Oklahoma Head Coach After Switzer Era
Gary Gibbs was approved as Oklahoma's 18th head coach by university regents in Oklahoma City. Switzer receives a $225,000 settlement with $145,000 due June 1, 1990 and $7,250 monthly on special assignment through Feb. 1. Gibbs earns $88,000 annual salary. Billy Tubbs also set at $88,000.
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Oklahoma planned lie detector test for Switzer before resignation
The Dallas Times Herald reported Oklahoma canceled plans to administer a lie detector test to Barry Switzer upon his resignation as football coach. The test was tied to an NCAA probation report, while FBI drug investigations involving former assistant Scott Hill were also noted as a separate, ongoing matter.
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Miller attacks Giamatti on Rose investigation conduct
Former MLB Players Association head Marvin Miller says the Rose suit exposes bias in A. Bart Giamatti s probe. He accuses Giamatti of a vendetta and notes a letter to a judge tied to Peters. Miller rejects claims of respect and fairness, calling the inquiry partisan and improper.
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Hottentots
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar denies Italy contract claim
Los Angeles star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, aged 42 and retired from the Lakers, rejected reports he seeks a $1 million annual contract to play in Italy next year. Publicist Lorin Pullman said no offer has been made and Abdul-Jabbar is focusing on entertainment and worldwide appearances.
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Bluefield and Princeton minors face old rival echoes
Bluefield Orioles and Princeton Pirates square off in a four game series at Bowen Field starting Sunday July 23. Local officials note the rivalry mirrors past high school battles but players see it as just another schedule game. Princeton leads the all time series 7-3 with managers predicting strong crowds.
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Pirates Begin Turnaround as Bucs Adjust to Wood Bats
Holmes explained the shift from aluminum to wooden bats as he works up to stronger hitting in rookie ball. Manahan, after an 0-for-7 slide, lined a key single to spark an eighth-inning rally, signaling renewed confidence. Princeton manager Garcia stressed making contact and focusing on putting the ball in play during a two-day trip to Burlington before hosting Wytheville.
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