Emotions Spur Retirements in Baseball Era
The article profiles Maury Wills quitting after emotional ties to the Dodgers and a recent poor showing with the Expos in Montreal, reflecting a era when players could retire for money or emotion. It notes other players like Hank Harrelson Donn Clefidon and Joe Namath, and discusses how modern athletes earn from ventures outside baseball.
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Clendenon
Rusty Staub
Bowie Kuhn
Rain Helps Birmingham A's edge Savannah in rain reduced game
Southern League leader Birmingham narrowed the gap on closest pursuers after beating Savannah 6-4 behind a five run first inning. Savannah rallied in the eighth with two two run homers by Duke Sims and Rafael Batista, but Warren Bogle pitched to earn his 6th win.
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Columbus
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Rafael Batista
Warren Bogle
Bruins Hire Hall of Famer Doug Bentley as Scout
Montreal AP reports former NHL All Star and Hall of Fame member Doug Bentley has been signed as a full time scout by the Boston Bruins. The move adds a veteran evaluator to the Bruins' scouting staff following the club's announcement on Tuesday.
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Boston Bruins
Richmond angler tops field with 340 pound blue marlin
HATTERAS N C AP W F Franks of Richmond Va pushed his point total to 588 by landing a 340 pound blue marlin in the 10th annual International Blue Marlin Fishing Tournament. He also caught a 211 pounder on Monday while the largest fish Tuesday weighed 465 pounds caught by Kenneth Snow of Washington NC.
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Boston Patriots Sign Two More Free Agents
The Boston Patriots of the AFL signed two free agents, reaching seven signings this year. Bryan Morgan, a two season Continental League veteran, was added as a punter.
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