Moon Beams Outfielder Walks Away From Big Payoff
Wally Moon, after 12 major league seasons and a .202 batting mark, requested release from the Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. He ends a career unlikely to resume as an everyday player and becomes head of Physical Education and baseball coach at John Brown University in Siloam Springs, Arkansas.
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Ozarks
Moon Ready To Leave Pro Baseball For Academic Life
Wally Moon, former major league outfielder, discusses retirement from professional baseball and plans around Texas A M roots, teaching years, and a future at John Brown University. He notes missing spring training and the joy of playing daily, while considering club offers and a shift to an academic life nearby in Arkansas.
Ramblers aim for NCAA crown with swift offense
Loyola's George Ireland, a 30 year coach, builds a fast Ramblers squad with sharp shooting and strong defense. With Ken tucky, Michigan, and Western Kentucky ahead, Loyola relies on balance from Wardlaw, Bell, Perez, and Smith as they push toward the Mideast Regional and a possible final in College Park.
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Loyola
College Park
Kentucky
Michigan
Western Kentucky
Iowa City
Iowa
Pappas Embraces Pressure After Trade for Robinson
TAMPA Fla NEA Mils Pappas says there is pressure on Frank Robinson to lead pennant drives in both Baltimore and Cincinnati. He welcomes the challenge and hopes it pushes him to win 20 games, while noting he cannot fill Robinsons shoes. He trusts Reds manager Don Heffner for support as he adjusts to the fresh challenge and his advancing age.
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Baltimore
Cincinnati
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Pappas
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Reds
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Frank
Koufax
Orioles
Robbie
O.K
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Heffner
Teffner
Braves Spring Outlook Mixes Rumors and Fitful Depth
Rumors swirl about Atlanta opening in West Palm Beach or touring Japan under an exchange program. The Braves boast a solid lineup with Hank Aaron Rico Carty and Joe Torre, but pitching depth and a suitable ballpark remain concerns as Benny Lemaster and Billy O’Dell spark hopes for relief and rotation upgrades.
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Hank Fischer
Dick Kelley
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Billy O'Dell
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Red Sog
Lee Thomas
Braves
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Milwaukee
Frank Bolling
Eddie Mathews
Mathews
Dennis Menke
Woody Woodward
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Perez
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Tehi
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Tom Tiede
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