Gibson Leaves Baseball After Storied Career Ends
The 39 year old pitcher Bob Gibson closes his 18 year run with the St Louis Cardinals amid a turbulent season. He recalls triumphs including 1968 World Series dominance and a standout 1969 campaign, plans for a post baseball life, and openness to broadcasting or business ventures.
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Yankees to honor Casey Stengel with center field plaques
The New York Yankees said Casey Stengel will be added to the monuments and plaques beyond the center field fence in the new Yankee Stadium opening in April. The current memorials include Babe Ruth Lou Gehrig Miller Huggins Jacob Ruppert Ed Barrow Joe DiMaggio Mickey Mantle and Pope Paul VI.
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Expos fire Gene Mauch as manager at birth to adolescence
Montreal Expos announce the firing of Gene Mauch after seven years as first manager. President John McHale cites need for a different type of person at the club’s adolescent stage. Bronfman and GM Fanning note outside hiring. Mauch undecided.
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Reece Tops NCAA Punt Return Ranking After Purdue Win
Southern Cal star Danny Reece leads NCAA punt return average at 34.2 yards per game after amassing 150 on five returns in the 19-6 victory over Purdue. He posted 68 and 47 yard returns setting up two fourth quarter touchdowns.
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U-Save Liquor Wins City Slow-Pitch Title 3-0
U-Save Liquor clinched the city slow-pitch softball championship by defeating Liquor Emporium 3-0 in a double elimination final. Neat pitching by Bob Froehlich limited Liquor Emporium to three hits as U-Save finished the season 18-3, with Neal Porter shining at short and two RBIs from Dennis Ray in the final.
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Last Journey for Nicklaus at Kaiser Open
The Kaiser International Open at Silverado in Napa pits Jack Nicklaus against Johnny Miller. Nicklaus, aiming to finish the year strong after five wins this season, has $291,849 in 1975 earnings, while Miller trails with $191,118 and recent multiple titles. The event offers $37,500 for the winner.
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