Detroit Coach Jim Harding Endures Pressure and Reform Talks
UD coach Jim Harding faces mutiny and abuse allegations as his disciplined program clashes with players at the University of Detroit. A Vietnam veteran letter praises his methods while the team’s mass quitting raises questions about his dogmatic style and leadership. Harding defends his philosophy, notes age and patience changes, and cites discipline learned from his father.
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Kiner's Hall of Fame case cited by peers
Former star Ralph Kiner faces Hall of Fame voting after finishing runner up last year. He held majors leading home runs for six straight years and seven in a row in his league, a mark unmatched since Babe Ruth. Voter cites Kiner as deserving, alongside Early Wynn and Yogi Berra, noting his late career media work and lasting records.
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Ralph Kiner
Babe Ruth
Lou Boudreau
Kiner
Boudreau
Baseball Writers’ Association of America
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Mets
Hall of Fame
Cleveland
Early Wynn
Yogi Berra
Leo Durocher
Willie Mays
Giants
Willie
Leo
Mays
Roger Maris
Harmon Killebrew
Ruth
Mercedes 6.3 140 mph supercar drives US readers wild
In Wilmington Vermont a glowing green American supercar with a 6.3 liter Mercedes engine roars past a Maserati horn duel. The 300 SEL clocks 0-60 in 5.7 seconds and 1/4 mile in 14.4, with a price around 15000 dollars and limited US sales.
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Wilmington
NEA
Detroit
Stuttgart
Mercedes
United States
PITCH AND PUTT WITH PAPPY HOLIDAY GREETINGS FROM HILLCREST
The Hillcrest men's Club and officers send Merry Christmas and New Year wishes to Pitch and Putters. The writer thanks readers and the Record for coverage and notes support from various courses and letters received. He recalls Harold Runkle, mentions charity work with Big Brothers, and reflects on golf, weather, and life in America.
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Hillcrest Men’s Club
Harold Runkle
Lize
Hal
Kowalik Signs With Oakland A's In Undisclosed Bonus
Righthanded pitcher Mike Kowalik from Sacramento signed by the Oakland Athletics after a 14 6 record and 1.45 ERA over three varsity seasons at John F. Kennedy High. He was assigned to the Coos Bay North Bend club in the Northwest League for 1971.
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UPIT
Mike Kowalik
Sacramento
Oakland Athletics
Kowalik
John F. Kennedy High
Coos Bay-North Bend
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