Orioles Face Rookie Grich to Fit in All-Star Infield
Baltimore manager Earl Weaver must decide how to fit Bobby Grich into a crowded infield. Grich, a standout rookie infielder with a .336 IL Kauf batting average and 32 home runs in the minors, impressed in seven late season games with Baltimore, but Dave Johnson Mark Belanger and Brooks Robinson form a storied infield. Johnson Belanger and Robinson have strong averages and multiple Gold Glove awards, leaving Grich likely as a bench utility option unless adjustments are made.
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Dale Brown Named LSU Head Coach to Revitalize Basketball
Dale Brown, 36, was named to head LSU basketball, after rising as a recruiter for Utah State and Washington State, focusing on the Louisiana Mississippi Alabama region. He emphasized building a tough team with a strong relationship with players, aiming for a pressurized defense and mutual respect, with a $20,000 annual contract.
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Archibie Archibald fuels Calhoun win over Athens Bears
Calhoun Junior College War Hawks upset Athens Bears 11 to 4 as Archie Archibald pitched the distance in fierce wind and cold. Stan Steadman doubled twice and Rickey Maze added two singles in the win, with Calhoun improving to 5-1. Wayne Brown led the offense with four singles while Rodney Etheridge slipped to a .409 average. The War Hawks host Morlow Junior College Saturday before a Northern Division opener with Walker College.
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NFL hash move seven yards wider field as offense gains edge
NFL owners approve four rule changes aimed at boosting offense with hash marks shifted 7 yards toward center and uniform yardage markings. Punts may be run out of end zones. penalties for stepping out of bounds on a catch reduced. face masks penalties lowered to five yards with automatic first down unless flagrant.
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Atlanta 500 Qualifying Lineup List
Hampton Ga AP reports the first 15 starting positions for the Atlanta 500 NASCAR race based on Thursday qualifying. Notables include Bobby Allison Hueytown Chevrolet 156.245 mph and Richard Petty Rancheman Plymouth 155.544 mph with drivers from Alabama North Carolina and South Carolina leading the field.
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NCAA tennis championships set for June in Athens Georgia
The NCAA tennis championships are scheduled for June 12 to 17 in Athens Georgia. Teams and individual players will compete across men's and women's divisions at the University of Georgia facilities. Local fans anticipate a strong field and potential title runs from top programs.
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Nicklaus quits smoking as he leads New Orleans Open
Jack Nicklaus, in a five way tie for first at the Greater New Orleans Open, says quitting smoking is part of Masters prep and notes nerves improve when he does not smoke. He shoots a six-under-par 66, avoids bogey, and strong rounds from Casper and others fill the leaderboard.
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