Rangers Name Billy Hunter As New Manager In Arlington
The Texas Rangers tabbed Billy Hunter, a 49 year old former AL coach, as field manager to replace interim boss Connie Ryan and precede Eddie Robinson in a volatile managerial chain reaction. Hunter, who played for five major teams and the Fort Worth Cats, joins amid fan shortfall and a contending outlook, saying he expects a look first week and aims to lead a talented pitching staff.
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Carew Says He’d Rather Talk About Fielding Than Hitting
Rod Carew of the Minnesota Twins, famed for his bat, says he’d rather discuss fielding as he probes a possible .400 pace. He shows strong hitting with a .403 average entering a game against Milwaukee, and his defensive improvement supports his claim.
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Rennie Stennett Sees Himself As A Surefire All Star
Pittsburgh star Rennie Stennett, batting .308 with strong defense, declares he is one of baseballs best second basemen. He ranks sixth in NL All Star balloting and recalls a 7-for-7 nine inning game in 1974. He emphasizes skill over luck and notes a broken medal pendant did not deter his performances.
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World Team Tennis Forms European Division in 1978
World Team Tennis unveils an international six‑team European division to debut in 1978 with headquarters in Moscow. Commissioner Butch Buchholz announced at Wimbledon that teams will be sold for one million dollars each. Larry King says four Eastern European franchises are committed likely from Poland Hungary Romania and the Soviet Union with possible English and French entries.
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Steve Cauthen Ends Apprentice Era at Belmont Park
Steve Cauthen, 17, finished his apprenticeship as a jockey at Belmont Park ending his five pound weight allowance. He rode one winner from four mounts on his final day and wrapped a remarkable year with 284 wins and about $3.05 million in purses. He totaled 824 wins and over $5 million in purses for his first riding year.
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All-Star Balloting Tightens in AL Leaders and Close Races
Richie Zisk moves to first among AL outfielders with 1,261,830 votes as Carl Yastrzemski slips to second. Willie Randolph takes the top spot at second base with 986,589 votes, while Carlton Fisk leads the catchers and Thurman Munson trails for the starting job. Voting runs through July 4 for the July 19 game at Yankee Stadium.
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N C Boys Dominate Net Tourney at Foxfire
Twelve through seventeen age groups crown champions as North Carolina boys sweep six of nine divisions at the Southern Junior and College Golf Tournament in Pinehurst. Scouts from 27 colleges watched 451 players from 41 states and six countries compete over two days.
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Theft of Fanfreluche Leaves Leads Narrow in Kentucky
Kentucky authorities and federal agents reported few leads for the theft of Fanfreluche, a 10 year old mare in foal to Secretariat, abducted from Claiborne Farm in Paris. The Canadian owned horse valued at about 500000 was taken after fence cuts were found. FBI and state police pursue potential federal crime and ransom angle while owner Seth Hancock cites the mare’s papers as key to any ransom.
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NHL Close To Accepting WHA Teams Expansion Deal
The NHL closes to accepting WHA franchises as NHLPA chief Alan Eagleson says the WHA is 95 percent committed to expansion. He warns the deal may rush the NHL into a quick bargain while pressing for changes to the equalization rule and player mobility.
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