Yankees Sign Williams to Three Year Manager Deal
New York Yankees president Gabe Paul announces the three year contract for Dick Williams as manager. Finley vows to enforce Williams contract with Oakland, possibly triggering a legal dispute. Cronin has yet to rule. Williams leaves Oakland to be closer to family in Riviera Beach Florida. Williams is a two time AL Manager of the Year who led the A’s to three division titles and two World Series titles.
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Indian Swimmers Eye Tough Competition At Home Meet
University of Wisconsin La Crosse hosts Southwest Minnesota State at Mitchell Hall as coach Mike Miller fields a young squad. After seventh at Minnesota Relays and third in WCAC relays, the team aims to improve times while challenging Eau Claire later in the season.
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16 Mat Teams Eye UW L Meet
The ninth annual UW La Crosse High School Wrestling Invitational will be held Saturday in Mitchell on the UW L campus. Sixteen teams from four states compete for team and individual honors with Waukon Iowa and Stillman Valley Illinois among favorites. Weigh-ins start 8 a.m. and action at 11 with semifinals at 3 30 p.m. and finals at 8 p.m. Tickets 50 cents students and $1 adults. Wisconsin Dells, last year’s winner, not entered this year.
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Quarry Shavers Set For 12-Round MSG Showdown
Jerry Quarry and Earnie Shavers meet in a scheduled 12 round bout at Madison Square Garden. Quarry seen as a slight favorite with 2-2-1 odds. Expected crowd around 15 000 and telecast on home pay TV in parts of New York Pennsylvania and New Jersey with closed circuit in nine cities.
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