Danny Murtaugh's retirement again in Pirates saga
The long serving Pirates manager Danny Murtaugh, who twice stepped down then returned, faces more questions about retiring at the end of the season. Despite illness keeping him away briefly in 1965, insiders say he may again end his tenure, while others expect him to "get that silly again" and continue.
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No Lame Duck’ Manager A fot
Danny, former Charleston manager, remains Pirates pilot with no indication he will step down. Speculation links Bill Virdon and Joe Morgan as possible successors if Murtaugh falters, but no surface signs of change now.
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Danny battles heart condition and exhaustion risk
The account notes a prior heart attack concern and a controllable heart condition for Danny. He cites a demanding year with flu, a west coast trip, and jet lag from coast to Pittsburgh time. A night flight back and plane fatigue led to collapse in Cincinnati after tests confirmed exhaustion.
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Old Fat Man in ’68 Danny battles weight and past roles
The source recalls Danny, once a Pirates scout in 1968, weighing 185 pounds and 10 pounds over his ideal. He’s described as slimmer now, having visited Charleston for tryouts and Salem, Virginia to tutor a young hitter, though a player once joked about an “old fat guy” helping him.
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Practical Joker Murtaugh Surprises Luncheon Crowd
Danny Murtaugh, famed as a tough but kind figure in baseball, teased a Charleston Charlies welcome by jokingly asking where to sit at a women's luncheon. He kept a straight face, left the photo session, and departed after the bemused hostess mistook his question for a prank.
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Yastrzemski Tops AL All Star Vote Picture
AP report lists Carl Yastrzemski of Boston leading AL outfield voting with 596,468 votes for the July 19 All-Star game in Detroit. Tony Oliva and Frank Robinson follow, with voting ending Wednesday and eight starters to be named next week.
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Indians Rally to Sweep Yankees in Doubleheader
In New York the Cleveland Indians swept the New York Yankees with a 3-0 opener and a 5-2 nightcap. Ray Fosse and Heidemann contributed key hits while a three-run ninth sealed the first win. Jim Hardin allowed two unearned runs in the fifth, as Danny Cater tallied his 1,000th major league hit in the second game.
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Rochester Beats Charlies 9-5 in IL clash
Rochester jumped on Charleston lefty Ray Cordeiro for five runs in the third inning and led 5-2 before holding on for a 9-5 International League victory. Bobby Grich doubled and Sam Parrilla delivered a three bagger as Rochester answered Charleston’s early lead, with Cordeiro departing in the fourth.
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