Walter Alston to Quit Dodgers After 23 Seasons
Walter Alston, Los Angeles Dodgers manager for 23 years on one year contracts, announced his retirement on Monday. He will stay with the club in a fulltime capacity to help select a successor, with Peter O’Malley noting a decision on a new manager will come near season end. Alston guided the Dodgers to seven NL pennants and four World Series titles and cited needing rest as motivation for stepping away.
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Panatta Beats Newcombe to fire Italy into Davis Cup final
Adriano Panatta defeated John Newcombe to give Italy a 3-2 edge and a spot in the Davis Cup final against Chile after a delayed Rome match. Newcombe, 32, pressed early but Panatta’s serving and returns sealed the win in about an hour. Chile advanced earlier when the Soviet Union defaulted for political reasons.
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Ali Norton Heavyweight Bout Promises Quick Finish at Yankee Stadium
Muhammad Ali and Ken Norton clash at Yankee Stadium with Ali promising a win within five rounds. Weather uncertainty looms for the outdoor title bout in New York, as promoters arrange closed-circuit telecasts to 300 locations in the United States and Canada.
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Go for Ali Norton Bout at Sile-Yohkee Stadium
Details for the Muhammad Ali Ken Norton heavyweight title fight list venue capacity 64000 start time 1000 p m and 930 p m for television delays. It covers purses attendance potential revenues and historical context including prior fights and stadium gates.
Wolverines Lead AP Football Poll as Pitt Tops Ohio State
Michigan holds a commanding lead in The Associated Press college football rankings after a dominant 70-14 win over Navy. Ohio State falls from second to eighth after a 22-21 loss to Miss. Pitt rises to replace the Buckeyes as Michigan’s main challenger, with 56 of 61 first place ballots and 1,208 of 1,220 points.
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Milner hits two homers as Mets top Expos 10 3
John Milner belts a grand slam and a two run shot driving in six as the Mets defeat the Montreal Expos 10-3 in the opener of a rain halted twinight doubleheader. Jon Matlack earns win, Milner totals 78 RBIs. The second game is postponed to a twilight doubleheader Tuesday.
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Rangers Lucchesi suspended three days for umpire dispute
Texas Ranger manager Frank Lucchesi was fined and suspended for three days by AL President Lee MacPhail after an altercation with umpire Rich Garcia on September 14 during a game with the California Angels. Lucchesi kicked dirt during the argument. fine amount not disclosed. The Rangers opened a series in Minnesota against the Twins after an idle night.
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Redskins Beat Eagles 20 17 in OT Near Philadelphia
Washington defeats Philadelphia 20 to 17 in overtime as Mark Moseley boots a 29 yard field goal. Eddie Brown interception set up the drive, Boryla connected with Charley Smith for a late TD to force OT, Kilmer had a rough night for the Redskins.
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Los Angeles Dodgers manager Alston resigned at season end. NHL moves include Cam Botting and others reassigned between leagues with Fort Worth and Springfield notes. Flyers’ St Croix and Barnes listed for reassignment, plus Bullets players transferred in the NBA.
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Hayes Vows OSA Will Bounce Back
Ohio State coach Woody Hayes pledged a strong rebound in a national TV showdown with UCLA after a 22 21 upset to Missouri. He stressed the team would play hard, noting UCLA's stronger run game and contrasting penalties and high scoring with Ohio State. Hayes indicated several starters would miss practice due to injuries but expected better health the following week.
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