Stanky Returns Home as Rangers Turn to Ryan Interim Manager
Texas Rangers fire Frank Lucchesi and install Connie Ryan as interim manager after Eddie Stanky quits following one game. With Ryan in charge the club fell 12-2 to Minnesota after a 10-8 win, while ownership ponders future plans and discusses details with Brad Corbett. Ryan, a former Braves coach, had last managed in 1968.
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Rangers name Stanky successor rumor ends with firm decision
Stanky backed away from the Rangers offer after arriving in Mobile with family reasons cited. Robinson indicated Connie would not be interim long term, and Stanky planned to return to Alabama as coach. Ryan acknowledged interest but said details would come in days.
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Warrant Issued for Nebraska Linebacker James Wightman
A bench warrant was issued for University of Nebraska football linebacker James Wightman by Lincoln County Judge Robert Camp after he failed to appear for trial on a misdemeanor assault and battery charge. Wightman, a Cornhuskers starter, faced the May incident at Able Hall and had previously been charged with assaulting an Omaha police officer in September 1975.
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Riggs seeks one more big hustle at Wimbledon era
Bobby Riggs, 59, boasts the 1973 women’s lib showdown netted him 1.5 million and says he still gets daily challenge offers. He plans a London bout with Renee Richards on July 10 and hints at wild stunts and odd rule twists to boost stakes.
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Aquahawks Sweep Emporia in Dual Swim Meet
Lawrence Aquahawks defeated Emporia Aquatic Club 651 to 622 in a Wednesday dual meet led by Peter Haley Craig Joy and Stacy Green each with five blue ribbons. James Glasnapp Betsy Lienhard Sharon Eddy Elizabeth Armstrong won four events. Mary Beth Ryder Pam Guthrie and Scott Dicker added multiple wins.
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Neal adds 6-5 guard-forward Booty Neal to Kansas basketball roster
Douglas Booty Neal from Oxon Hill Maryland signs a national letter of intent with Kansas University. The 6-5 guard-forward averaged 28.6 points and 12 rebounds as a senior, earned Washington metro honors, and helps make five signees for the Jayhawks joining Crawford Fowler Hurtt and others.
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Saturday Sports TV Schedule Highlights Across Games
TV guide lists Saturday events 1:15 Baseball Los Angeles v Cincinnati 4 Wimbledon tennis, Western Open golf, wide world of sports, NCAA finals replay. Sunday features Wimbledon tennis, Kansas City vs Oakland baseball, Big Brothers football game in the evening.
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Hawks Host Leavenworth to Extend Win Streak
The Lawrence Hawks aim to stretch their Legion baseball win streak to 12 tonight at Holcom Complex, facing Leavenworth with Greg Gardner starting at 8 p.m. Lawrence heads to Overland Park on Saturday for a twinbill at Topeka Post 74 Sunday.
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Jones leads Mariners past Royals in 10 innings
Ruppert Jones starred with three hits and an RBI as Seattle beat Kansas City 8-6 in 10 innings. The center fielder, once a Royals prospect, helped seal a split of the four game series and voiced no hard feelings toward the team that drafted him. Dan Meyer and Craig Reynolds contributed key hits in the 10th inning rally.
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Indians Extend Winning Streak Behind Garland and Carty
The Cleveland Indians defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 4-0 as Wayne Garland pitched hitless into the sixth and Buddy Bell and Rico Carty homered. Jeff Torborg’s managerial arrival has sparked a loosening mood and a six game win streak since he took over last Sunday. Bell and Carty powering the offense, while Rod Carew sets pace for Minnesota in a 12-2 win over Texas and Boston extends its streak with 30 straight games of 11th inning or later.
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