Robinson Aims at Alston in Book Spotlight on Dodgers Manager
A reminiscence critiques Walter Alston for concessions to players while highlighting Alston’s long Dodgers tenure 23 seasons since 1954. The piece notes Alston ranks high among all time managers with seven pennants and four World Series titles, with praise from Sparky Anderson.
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Smoky” Alston
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Sparky"’ Anderson
Oilers QB Pastorini Suffering Foot Injury In Tennis
Houston Oilers quarterback Dan Pastorini fractured his right foot while playing tennis and will wear a cast for four to six weeks.
Franklin edges Middletown in varsity softball thriller
Franklin outslugged Middletown 6 to 5 in a tight softball contest. Maloney and Roosa provided run support, with Stackhouse (6) and Roosa (7) handling pitching duties. Fenwick topped Madison in a separate matchup as Derart and Mynhier teamed for wins.
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Armco Softball League Scores Reported
City and Armco teams played in a league night of fast paced games. Final tallies include Brewer's Gin Mill 10 over Lovely Furn 4 and Hart Ind 14 over MBA 4, among others.
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Hilgeman Named Memphis Basketball Coach
MEMPHIS AP Herb Hilgeman, 26, an assistant at Centre College, is chosen to replace Don Duckworth as head coach of Southwestern at Memphis. The decision comes after Duckworth was fired February 25.
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Oliva Power With No-Run Limitation Helps Twins Rally
Twins star Tony Oliva, limited by a knee brace after seven operations, belts a long drive as a pinch hitter in the 10th inning but can only reach second. Lyman Bostock followed with a pinch single to defeat the Royals 5-4, while other AL and NL results appear on a light night.
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ABA loses Squires as six-team ABA remains
The American Basketball Association folds the Virginia Squires, reducing the league to six teams after suspending the franchise for failing to meet obligations to the ABA and players. Owners, led by Van Cunningham, had sought a last minute plan including a $100,000 letter of credit to cover payrolls and dues but were rejected.
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Fitch and Mileti clash as Cavaliers face Celtics in pivotal game
Cleveland coach Bill Fitch and team president Nick Mileti spar over a contract and potential Los Angeles job while the Cavaliers trail Boston two games to none in the Eastern Conference finals. Fitch denies requests and says no release talks occurred. The feud centers on control of team affairs and raises questions about leadership.
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Nuggets vow to return to basics in ABA Final Game Five
Denver coach Larry Brown demands a return to defense and fast break discipline as the Nuggets face elimination in Game Five against the New York Nets. Julius Erving leads a 3-1 series edge with 34 points in a 121-112 Saturday win.
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Jockey Agnello to Ride in Preakness After Severe Injuries
Jockey Tony Agnello, recovering from a severe spill that left him with a punctured lung, 11 fractured ribs, multiple shoulder injuries and a ruptured spleen, will ride Cojak in the 101st Preakness Stakes at Pimlico. He returned to riding last week, winning three races and placing twice from eight mounts as he retrains for the $150,000-added classic.
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Pirates Reds Clash As Hot Teams Open Two Game Series
The Pittsburgh Pirates, on a six game win streak, open a two game set with the Cincinnati Reds after Cincinnati swept the Cubs at Wrigley Field. Johnny Bench sidelined with a knee sprain. Bill Plummer starts at catcher. Bruce Kison faces Gary Nolan and Jim Rooker opposes Don Gullett.
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Coleman to Lead Buckeyes Football Radio Network
Ken Coleman, longtime Reds television voice, is named the new play-by-play announcer for Ohio State football radio network. He and Columbus DJ Bob Conners will replace Mary Homan and Tom Hamlin on the 55-station system.
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