Confused Lucchesi Faces Possible Texas Dismissal
Rangers plan to replace Frank Lucchesi with Eddie Stanky as manager amid rumors of his firing. Lucchesi, 49, already blamed for declining attendance and off-field clashes, hinted at quitting if not resolved within 24 hours. Stanky would take over after spring training style turmoil and health issues plagued the season.
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Brent Kallestad
Bloomington
Minn
Frank Lucchesi
Texas
Rangers
Lucchesi
San Francisco
Minnesota Twins
Eddie Stanky
Minnesota
Stanky
St. Louis Cardinals
Chicago White Sox
University of South Alabama
Lucchess
Lenny Randle
Orlado
Fla
Eddie Robinson
Seattle
Robinson
Boston
Minneapolis
Danny O’brien
Mobile
Ala
Decatur Parks Slo Pitch Softball Tourney Set
Decatur Parks and Recreation will sponsor a 32 team double elimination Slo Pitch Softball Tournament on July 8 9 and 10. Entry is 45 per team including umpires scorekeepers and trophies. Deadline June 30 for entries and rosters.
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Decatur Parks and Recreation Department
Dudley
Decatur Parks & Recreation Department
Decatur
Tom Syers
Reed named new athletic director at Jackson State
Dr. Walter Reed, associate professor at Jackson State University, will be named athletic director Wednesday succeeding T B Ellis who retires June 30 after 20 years in the post.
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Jackson, Miss
Walter Reed
Jackson State University
Reed
T.B. Ellis
Jackson State
Ellis
Connors Dominates Wimbledon First Round
Defending champion Jimmy Connors defeats Richard Lewis 6-3 6-2 6-4 to advance. Chris Evert defeats Ruta Gerulaitis. Sergei Belov leads Russia to a 123-96 win over Metro Seven All Stars in a Wimbleton exhibition. Don Finsterwald named non playing captain for 1977 U S Ryder Cup.
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Associated Press
Eng
Jimmy Connors
Richard Lewis
Britain
Chris Evert
Ruta Gerulaitis
Metro Seven All Stars
Colorado Springs
Colo
Don Finsterwald
Quotable quotes from sports figures span hoops to football
A collection of remarks from Bill Fitch Larry Brown Eric Heiden Jimmy Walsh Sparky Anderson and Ron Jaworski covers refereeing changes in the NBA Dodgers prospects Eagles coaching progress and other big names. The quotes reflect tension over officiating, mergers and future performance across basketball football and speed skating.
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Richfield
Ohio
Clarence“Foots
Walker
Bill Fitch
National Basketball Association
Cleveland Cavaliers
West Georgia
NBA
Fitch
Eric Heiden
University of Wisconsin
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Rick Manning
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Oakland
Atlanta
Sergei Belov
Richie Powers
ABA
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Larry Brown
Imgee
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Laecas’ Hockey League
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Jimmy Walsh
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Eagles
Dick Vermeil
Ron Jaworski
Philadelphia
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Jeanette Reed
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