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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1973
Page
6
Yogi Berra remains in limbo as the Mets show no vote of confidence from owner M. Donald Grant or GM Bob Scheffing. With 14 losses in 19 games, Berra faces uncertainty amid rumors of managerial shakeups and potential changes at the top.
Grant defends Mets approach amid reports of Berra's future. he says changes won't come from fear of public opinion. He cites recent hard luck losses including Handley's three run homer for the Cubs and Ron Woods' pinch homer for the Expos as signs of ongoing struggles. The Mets have never fired a manager and point to past retirements and deaths in the franchise as reasons to persevere.
Rain and dense clouds postpone the Wimbledon women’s final between Billie Jean King and Chris Evert. King seeks a fifth singles title and $7,500 first prize, while Evert aims for her first major title. the tied schedule may push doubles finals to Sunday.
In Boston a NCR Century 100 computer tracks American League hitting, fielding and pitching data for 12 teams. After games, stats are entered at the ballpark, faxed to the Sports Information Center, then the NCR updates are sent to teams by teletypewriter each morning. Tom Monahan runs the project.
Cookie Rojas drove in five with a three run homer and a two run double as Kansas City outslugged Minnesota 12 10. Rojas sparked a fourth straight win, lifting the Royals to a three game lead in the West tied with Oakland and Chicago while Minnesota sinks in a three way tie for second.
Archie Dykes weighs four finalists for Kansas athletic director. Chancellor-designate has names from a search group and plans to submit a candidate to the Board of Regents next Tuesday or Wednesday if negotiations proceed. The likely finalists include Ray Nagel, Tom Butters, Chuck Roche, and Clyde Walker.
Bob Goalby shot seven under par 65 to take a one stroke lead at the Greater Milwaukee Open. Larry Ziegler Buddy Allin and Mike Morley tied at 66, while Homero Blancas stood two back with 67 as warm sunny conditions produced low scores at Tuckaway Country Club. Jerry Heard notched the season’s first double eagle on the 12th hole.
TV listings show 11:30 a.m. Wimbledon men singles on Channel 4-27 and 1:15 p.m. Yankees vs Twins baseball on Channel 4-27. Boxing on Channel 13 and Wide World of Sports on Channels 2-9-13. CBS Sports Spectacular on Channel 5-138 at 2 p.m. and CBS Tennis Classic on Channel 13 at 3:30, plus CBS Sports Illustrated on Channel 5-13 at 4:30.
Richard Newton named head trainer for the University of Colorado athletic department effective August 1, replacing Monte Smith who resigned. Newton, 28, was previously an assistant trainer and takes over as Smith departs after holding the role since August 1967.
KU assistant athletic director John Novotny says sales are ahead of prior years with two months left in the selling period. Last year about 30,000 tickets were sold. Kansas State on Oct 13 and Missouri on Nov 24 look set for sellouts, but tickets remain for other home games. The opener is Sept 15 vs Washington State with Minnesota, Oklahoma State and Colorado visiting. Kansas State hosts homecoming. Band Day and Parents Day are also planned.
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