Cronin rules Williams not free to manage Yankees
American League President Joe Cronin ruled that Oakland manager Dick Williams is not free to manage the New York Yankees. Cronin said Yankee manager Ralph Houk may go to Detroit to lead the Tigers after Houston Houk’s release. The decision centers on ownership actions and releases.
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Finley lauds Cronin ruling halting Williams move
CHICAGO AP Charles C Finley praised AL President Joe Cronins decision blocking Dick Williams shift from Oakland to New York The ruling supports contracts as binding and signals a shift in how baseball governs manager deals Cronin noted Houk case as valid and stressed no general rule yet for managers contracts impacting future moves
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J Vaught Plans To Quit Post
MEMPHIS AP report says Johnny Vaught plans to step down as Ole Miss football coach after Christmas with Pittsburgh’s Johnny Majors a possible successor. Vaught, 64, led Ole Miss since 1947 and took a dual role after Billy Kinard’s dismissal in 1973. He hinted at retirement and said he hopes to decide soon amid coach-search pressure.
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Playoff picks fire up NFL weekend clash forecast
Bruce Lowitt foresees the Dolphins over the Bengals and Raiders over the Steelers. He also predicts Vikings over Washington and Cowboys edging the Rams, with Griese Warfield and Csonka leading Miami’s bid and Staubach’s Cowboys facing a stout defense in a close contest.
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Sonny Jurgensen Favored To Start Redskins Playoff Game
Washington coach George Allen weighed starting Sonny Jurgensen or Billy Kilmer for the divisional playoff against the Minnesota Vikings. Kilmer, released from hospital after stomach cramps, practiced heavily but remained uncertain. Allen noted Jurgensen’s edge from weeklong work but preferred Kilmer if he’s sound.
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Middle Tennessee Rolls Past Western Carolina 92 76
Middle Tennessee set a school record with 62 percent shooting and 44 of 71 from the floor as guard Fred Allen scored 25 and Jimmy Powell 17 to beat Western Carolina 92 76 in Marion, North Carolina. Western Carolina's Albert Toomer led with 24 points.
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