Thompson Named G M of Dodgers
Los Angeles AP Fresco Thompson longtime baseball man 66 named general manager of the Dodgers succeeding E J Bavasi who becomes part owner of the San Diego NL expansion club Thompson was in New York at draft meetings when the announcement was made He played for Grand Island Neb and several major teams and later ran the Dodgers minor leagues and talent recruitment Thompson born in Centreville Ala grew up in Chicago resides in Fullerton with wife Peg daughter Ann Burns and four grandchildren
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Buzzie” Bavasi
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CHS Boys Tennis Wins State Crown Over GW and Stonewall
Charleston High claimed the boys state title in a tight team race at Gor ee Field, finishing ahead of Stonewall and George Washington as CHS players Parsons Cerutti and Reed Sprangler led singles wins. Debbie Heath and Carolyn Keller propelled GW in girls action as matches stretched toward playoff day with Calvert’s 6-0 6-0 standouts.
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Scott Gordon
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Huntington Gains Tourney Spot 2 1 in Region Eight title game
Huntington High edged Logan 2 1 to clinch a spot in the state tournament as Larry Lewis pitched the win. Keyser defends earlier title and parkersburg hosts Thursday action at City Park Field. The Friday schedule features semifinals at noon and the championship at 2 30 p.m.
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McCormack Leads Band Of 5 Yanks In British Amateur
Mark McCormack, manager of Palmer, Nicklaus, and Player, led five Americans into the British Amateur third round at Troon. Sweeny and others advance in second round matches as Chapman and Givens exit. Falkenburg and Meister win to reach next stage.
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Cleveland
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Arizona
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Westbrook
Ohio
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Fort Lauderdale
Woodward Millen
Pete Jacobi
New York
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Bartges Rexroad Resign at G W Kanawha County Coaches
Bartges and Rexroad resign teaching posts at George Washington high school in Kanawha County. Bartges served as athletic director and football coach with a 7-20-3 record over three seasons. Rexroad, a PE teacher, led basketball teams to a 39-46 mark in four seasons. No replacements announced.
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