Griffith Fires Martin After Tossing And Turning
Minnesota Twins owner Calvin Griffith dismissed Billy Martin after a week of tension and a Thursday meeting. Martin, 41, led the Twins from seventh to first in the AL West before the pennant playoff loss to Baltimore. Griffith cited unresolved issues and personal factors in not renewing Martin's contract.
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World Series game previews Perspect yes Arizona ties surface
Weather permitting Balimore's Jim Palmer faces the Mets' Gary Gentry in Shea Stadium. The piece notes Gentry's Phoenix birth and ASU roots, Palmer's comeback season and links to ASU alumni like Reggie Jackson and Sal Bando, while highlighting Arizona ties and predictions favoring the Orioles.
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Palmer Faces Gentry Under Pressure in World Series
Jim Palmer foresees greater pressure in game three against Gary Gentry of the Mets after beating Sandy Koufax in the 1966 Fall Classic. Both teams practiced at Shea Stadium amid gray skies as rain chances loom. Orioles manager Earl Weaver stays with Palmer if rain delays.
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Palmer Ready Despite Arm Worries as Mets Shuffle Lineup
Palmer declares arm strength adequate yet fears lingering injury risk as he faces the Mets left handed lineup. Hodges sticks to two platoons benching Weis Charles Clendenon and Swoboda while Ed Kranepool Boswell Garrett and Shamsky enter the lineup. Shamsky notes the challenge of a layoff after strong play, while the Orioles promise to run with the same lineup.
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Trio Of Brothers To Compete For Sahara Invitational Prize
The Sahara Invitational at Sahara Nevada Country Club features three sets of brothers. Mike and Dave Hill Emil and Paul Scodeller and Jay and Lionel Hebert headline a 166 man field vying for $20 000. Noted veterans and stars like Frank Beard Lee Trevino Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus also compete.
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Hodges Says Managing Easier Than Playing In World Series
New York Mets manager Gil Hodges, speaking after the opening games, says managing is easier than playing he notes his 0 for 21 in a Series with the Dodgers and praises teammates Weis Charles and Koosman. He and Earl Weaver joke about Weis and a potential walk, while Tom Seaver is cited as not being at his best yet aims to stay mentally strong.
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