Come from behind win loosens Martin's noose
Billy Martin, under fire from Yankees management, received a standing ovation from fans as he led New York to a 4-3 victory over Baltimore. The win relieves pressure briefly while Sparky Anderson of the Reds contemplates a rebound after an 8th straight loss to the Cubs.
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B D and Clarkettes duel in fastpitch league action
Becton Dickinson remains undefeated as they beat Clarks at Gerrard Park with Lois Houdek earning the win. Clarkettes rebound to top Hansen Diggers with Paula Christensen homer as Camperland eliminates Pawnee Bar. Tonight shows Oasis Bar vs Camperland and Bellwood vs Schumacher Irrigation with B D facing Person's Sports Shop. Mariners top Twins as Badie’s 14th homer highlights win with Carew driving in three and Bostock four hits.
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Islanders Eye State Tournament Bid In Area 6 Meet
The Islander Midget division Six team aims for a Class A Midget American Legion state berth as Area 6 action starts Friday in Pawnee Park. Openers feature Hastings versus Grand Island Overland National Bank at 5 30 and Grand Island First National Bank against Columbus Reds at 8.
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Area tournament passes set for all six sessions at gate
Area tournament games will use six and possibly seven sessions with passes at the gate. Single session tickets run $1.50 for adults, 0.75 for high school and 0.50 for grade school. Tourney passes cost 7, 2.50 and 2, while First National brings a 22-4 record into the meet and a 20 game win streak snapped by Hastings.
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Larry Brown Retires From Redskins After 1,000 Yard Season
Carlisle report says veteran back Larry Brown, 29, the first Redskins player to run 1,000 yards in a season, has retired from pro football. The note follows a UPI dispatch noting his decision came Tuesday and leaves a void in Washington’s backfield. Kyra notes mention a Scotus freshmen football meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday.
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Horse thief from Grand Island surrenders to authorities
William McCandless, sought in the theft of Franfreluche, a Claiborne Farm mare valued at about 500000 dollars, gave himself up to FBI agents and Kentucky state police in Louisville. The mare, a former Claiborne brood, was missing since June 25 and believed in foal to Secretariat. McCandless will face Bourbon County theft charges after turning himself in from Grand Island, Nebraska.
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Atkinson ousted from Raiders camp in NFL order
George Atkinson, fresh from a $2 million slander verdict, was barred from the Oakland Raiders training camp by the NFL until he pays $2,000 in fines. He had been fined $1,500 for alleged dirty play on Lynn Swann and $500 for another playoff incident with New England. The NFL said the fines were not received and he is ineligible to participate.
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American League Attendance Surpasses 12 Million Mark
New York reports the American League attendance topping 12 million as the circuit nears a projected 500 million in total paid attendance by Friday night.
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