Indians Trade Expected To Make Frank Robinson's Job Easier
The Cleveland Indians acquired Boog Powell and pitcher Don Hood from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for catcher Dave Duncan and outfielder Alvin McGrew. Frank Robinson welcomed the move saying Powell’s addition should keep him off first base more than he expected.
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Baltimore Orioles
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Don Hood
Cleveland
Dave Duncan
Alvin McGrew
Robinson to Lead Indians as Spring Training Opens
Robinson, the first black manager in the major leagues, met reporters at Hi Corbett Field with fans in a relaxed mood. He outlined plans for the infield and his role as designated hitter, while noting early arrival workouts and the team’s focus on fitness and preparation for a winning season. Pitchers and catchers start Thursday with the full squad arriving Monday.
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Boog
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Cleveland
Frank Robinson Breaks Ground as Indians Player Manager
A Cleveland youth awards banquet highlights Frank Robinson as the Indians new player manager. The scene underlines Robinson as the first black manager in the majors, but fans and Scouts treat him as a ballplayer and leader, color forgotten in time. The piece notes earlier strides by black coaches in other sports and the surrounding media focus on racial questions.
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Cleveland Indians
Artie Gray
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Cleveland
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George Steinbrenner
John McLendon
Cleveland Pipers
Cartwright Emerges as California Prospects Darling
Elk Grove California seven footer Bill Cartwright dazzles scouts with a baseline flip at 15 feet. Quotes from coaches and analysts praise his potential to spark NCAA title contention and compare him to basketball legends. Cartwright chose the University of San Francisco after widespread interest from over 200 schools.
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Cartwright
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Bob Gaillard
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Dan Risley
Elk Grove High
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Winners and Losers Clash Over Baseball Arbitration Policy
New York AP reports Ralph Garr and Rod Carew led a mixed batch of 16 baseball arbitration cases with six players winning and ten losing. Garr praised his raise while Carew blasted the Twins, as executives note the process hurts morale though some settlements emerged before hearings.
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Rollie Fingers
Ted Kubiak
Ron Cey
Los Angeles
Ray Sadecki
St. Louis
Jim Spencer
Texas
Old Dominion Dominates Textile in 104-77 Win
Old Dominion Monarchs routed Philadelphia Textile Rams 104-77 as sophomore center Wilson Washington posted 12 rebounds and seven blocks and scored 12 points. ODU grabbed 64 rebounds, hit 48 percent, while Textile had 54 boards and 32 percent shooting in a fast game at Norfolk.
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Hunter Puts Squeeze On Yankees Staff
The New York Yankees face rotation reshuffle after Catfish Hunter signing. Veterans Mel Stottlemyre and Dick Tidrow's roles are unclear as manager Bill Virdon considers easing Stottlemyre back and converting Tidrow to short relief to balance Sparky Lyle. Tidrow welcomes the challenge.
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Billie Jean King Keeps Wimbledon Peace On Prize Money
Billie Jean King announced no women's boycott of Wimbledon after a compromise with Sir Brian Burnett. The 1976 plan raises women's prize money to 80 percent of the men's and commits to yearly negotiations. King and WTA chief Jerry Diamond praised the accord, noting near-equality and a promise of larger purses from the quarterfinals onward.
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