Cepeda Faces Twilight With Red Sox In Puerto Rico
Orlando Cepeda, 35, with the Boston Red Sox, weighs knee injury and the new designated hitter rule as he contemplates one more season. He says he can still hit and may play two to three years, depending on health, while Eddie Kasko plans to run for him late in games.
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Plunkett Surgery Marks Turn in Patriots Star's Recovery
Jim Plunkett underwent a February knee operation by Dr. Frederick Behling to remove the medial cartilage. The Patriots quarterback faced rehabilitation with a strict post op plan and guarded return expectations as he recovers from a season marred by injury.
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Lompoc Braves Fall 6 1 to Mesa in Tennis Opener
Eddie Parker was the lone Lompoc winner as the Braves lost 6-1 to Mesa. Parker beat Jeff Pryce 6 2 6 4 while teammates struggled in singles and doubles. The Braves open league play Tuesday versus the Saints in Santa Maria.
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Kansas City Players Sign Contracts Reducing Holdout List
Outfielder Amos Otis and reliever Tom Burgmeier signed contracts, leaving only Cookie Rojas and Dick Drago unsigned as KC ends the holdout streak.
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Ashland College fires basketball coach Jerry Walke
Ashland Ohio Ashland College has dismissed basketball coach Jerry Walke following a 19 7 season and 13 11 campaign. Walke had been hired in 1971 to replace Bill Musselman who later moved to Minnesota.
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Mets Trade Push Fails to Repair NL East Defense
In 1972 the Mets rebuilt after losing Rusty Staub and with Yogi Berra guiding the club. The only notable addition was Felix Millan at second base while the lineup remained vulnerable. The team finished 83-73, aging but competitive, as the rebuilding effort fell short of a dramatic turnaround.
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Trevino fires 70 keeps four-stroke Coral lead
Trevino shot 70 to hold a four stroke advantage at 134 in the Coral Eastern Tournament. Rod Curl moved to second at 134, while Homero Blancas heraled a 66 in the best round of the day. Nicklaus faltered to 74 leaving him nine behind Trevino.
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