McLain Lays Plans After Braves Waiver Release
Former AL MVP Denny McLain, released by the Atlanta Braves after a spring training decision, contemplates next steps including possible radio TV work or a coaching role. He notes shock at the move and reflects on a career decline after 1968.
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Sisler rated 'best ever' by Rickey
George Sisler, Hall of Fame first baseman and former World Series star, died at 80 after a long illness. Once a pitcher for the St. Louis Browns, he posted a .340 lifetime average with a 1922 .420 mark and 2,812 career hits, including MVP honors and a 41 game hitting streak. He battled a severe eye infection that cut his career short, later returning to hit .305 in 1924 and .345 in 1925.
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Auburn hires her cage boss new basketball coach Bob Davis
Auburn University named Bob Davis to lead its basketball program after firing Bill Lynn following a 6-20 season. Davis, formerly at Georgetown College, brings a 415-183 career record and held multiple roles including athletic director and PE department chairman.
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Bob Davis
Georgetown College
Avis
Billynn
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Georgetown
Center right for Cesar Grimsley glad of switch
Cesar Geronimo moved from right to center field for Cincinnati in a 8-4 win over Philadelphia. He made seven putouts and collected four hits in five at bats to lift spring average to .378. Manager Sparky Anderson praised his range and predicted further value if he hits well.
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Whalers find they need work after Cleveland win
Cleveland Crusaders rallied from a 2 goal deficit to defeat the New England Whalers 7 to 5 in a World Hockey Association game. Terry Caffery Brad Selwood and Mike Byers scored for New England while Rich Pumple’s fluke goal shifted momentum for Cleveland.
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Fall sports all opponent team honors named
Springboro High selected Gerald Turnbow of Madison High and Walt Acro of Fenwick among the top five on the all opponent team for the season. Fort Ancient Valley Conference champs added Jeff Currie of Jefferson, Ron Riley of Franklin and Dale Spitler of Twin Valley South. Second team includes Doug Bates Blanchester Jim Goode Waynesville John Clark Franklin Denny McConnell Fenwick Paul Henderson Jefferson.
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Jeff Currie
Franklin
Ron Riley
Twin Valley South
Dale Spitler
Blanchester
Doug Bates
Waynesville
Jim Goode
John Clark
Denny McConnell
Paul Henderson
Hatfield fires 626 series in Sports Bowlettes League
Stella Hatfield of the Wanderers rolled a 626 series at the Sports Bowl with games of 198 182 and 246 aided by six straight strikes to reach the 600 mark. Susie Larsson added a 622 series for the Newcomers in the Doubles Douples League with 205 234 and 183.
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T. Hale
J. Ford
M. Plumber
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Dailey Pfeiffer
Woods
Aleman
Frye
Moes
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J. Parks
M. Melton D. Perrin
B. Harding
J. Fountain
P. Powers
B. Arrington
J. Shadoan
L. Lawson
Dickinson wins Nagy Sportsmanship Award on birthday
AKRON Ohio AP Gary Dickinson received the Steve Nagy Sportsmanship Award on his 31st birthday during the Firestone Tournament of Champions week. A four year PBA tour regular, Dickinson was honored by touring pros gathered for the event with a $125,000 prize at stake. He had been runner-up twice before capturing the Don Carter Classic in Arcadia California last January. The Nagy trophy honors the late Steve Nagy and his spirit and sportsmanlike qualities.
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Olga Korbut shines as Chicago hosts surprise gymnasts
Olympic star Olga Korbut and the Russian women’s gymnastics team drew about 16,000 fans at Chicago Stadium for an unscheduled appearance on a four day notice. Mayor Daley declared Olga Korbut Day, praising her youth and charm while Liudmila Turishcheva drew cheers for gold in Munich style performances.
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Associated Press
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Chicago
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Alexei Kosygin
Daley
Liudmila Turishcheva
Miss Turischeva
Munich
Lebanon Raceway Results Lead Off With Fast Times
Daily program from Lebanon Raceway lists race by race results with winners and payoffs. Race one shows Pace-Coalmont Bob winning with Time 2:14.1, followed by dimmed contenders and daily double payout of 59.80. Entries section enumerates nine races and eight entrants per race across pacing and trotting events with multiple driver and horse names.
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Gold Report
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Two favorites to carry 112 in Latonia feature
In Florence Kentucky Latonia hosts the $5,500 eighth race a six furlong contest for three and four year old fillies. Dogma and Gusher's Hope both carry 112 pounds as top choices. Frankie Licata rode Greek Nearco to a two length victory in the Monday night feature paying 24 8.60 and 7. Out Ahead and Tough Racket claimed the place and show spots. The daily double paid 45.40 on 3-12 Hillock and Lucky Cycle. Crowd of 4 053 wagered 414 598.
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Greek Nearco
Swimmers set three records at regional meet
Cincinnati Middletown YMCA swimmers set three team records at the Great Lakes Regional Boys Championships in Keating Natatorium with Ben Johnson 2 26 1 in 200 yard freestyle for an eighth place in 10 under, Mike Bland 14th in 50 yard butterfly and eighth in 50 yard backstroke with 32 5, Jim Mynhier 27 2 in 50 yard freestyle for Middletown, finishing 14th.
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