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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1977
Page
6
A prank call warned the FBI of an assassination attempt on Hubert Green during the U S Open final round triggering security at Southern Hills. Green stayed calm and played through with extra protection as officials warned against sensational violence in sports media and on screen.
DETROIT AP The head man will have to wait for another day. Feisty Billy Martin has escaped the axe and the Yankees manager feels more relaxed. Gabe Paul denied reports of a firing and said Martin would remain in charge despite a brief meeting in the clubhouse after a 2 1 loss to the Tigers.
Baseball manager Martin rejects rumors of being fired after a dugout incident with Reggie Jackson. He admits missing a meeting and defends his performance while Paul backs him as the best manager in major league baseball despite circulating talk of a potential replacement.
Seattle defeated Kansas City 4-2 at Royals Stadium to snap a three game KC run. Darrell Johnson praised a tight Western Division with four strong clubs Minnesota Texas California and Kansas City in the race. Lee Stanton drove in two runs while Hal McRae Homered for KC.
The world No. 1 and top seed Jimmy Connors skipped Wimbledon centenary parade and luncheon drawing sharp British criticism. He offered no apology, was practicing off court with Ilie Nastase, and faced potential medal denial for extreme discourtesy while Elizabeth Ryan attended on crutches among 43 champions honored. Upset also marked by John Lloyd’s upset over Roscoe Tanner as first round play began for women.
The Tulsa police said a threat that Hubert Green would be shot at the U S Open golf tournament was delayed 17 hours before officials were alerted. An unidentified woman warned the FBI in Oklahoma City Saturday night. The memo was not transcribed, delaying security actions until after Green reached the ninth hole.
A football player turned baseball ace Randy Martz signed with the Chicago Cubs on a Monday, forfeiting two years of college eligibility. He goes to Midland in the Texas League after finishing 14 0 for South Carolina and helping the Gamecocks finish second in the College World Series.
Terry belts a solo homer and two singles to lift CWA 4-2 past Cosmos as Dave McHenry locks down the win with a two inning save. Jay Pratt adds two singles for CWA while Cosmos dealer Joe Calandrino opened with a two run shot.
Lawrence Optimists crushed Eudora 15 to 2 as Chris Bennett earned his 4-0 record with 13 strikeouts. Jeff Wyatt Mark Cool and Duane Wyatt each had two hits in a balanced 12 hit attack to improve to 8-3 overall and 7-1 in league play. They next face Blue Valley at Holcom Complex tonight.
After Oakland defeated Chicago 7 to 1 ending a five game losing streak owner Charlie Finley suspended slugger Dick Allen for a week without pay for leaving the clubhouse to shower during the game. Finley said Allen could “take a hike” and did not plan to discuss the matter further with him. Allen was unaware of the suspension.
American League leaders include Rod Carew of Minnesota at .381 with 150 at bats and Harmon Bostock also of Minnesota at .349. Ben Fisk of Boston? actually Chicago has Fisk. Willie Singleton of Baltimore at .340. Al Woods of Toronto at .331. National League leaders list Ron Trillo of Chicago at .364, Parker of Pittsburgh at .361, Luzinski of Philadelphia at .340, Ellen? sine of Milwaukee at .329.
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