Sparky Anderson Seeks Problems In Reds Management
Cincinnati Reds manager Sparky Anderson, 39, known for constant motion and blunt talk, explains he thrives on problems and the challenge of the game. He says his players trust his decisions and he dislikes long hair and mustaches, insisting on discipline and focus.
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Brewers Reassign Frank Lane in Front Office Overhaul
Milwaukee replaces Frank Lane as director of baseball operations with Jim Wilson promoted from scouting and player development to Lane’s role. Lane remains vice president and special assignment scout as Bud Selig announces the broad reorganization amid a last place finish and lower attendance. Wilson, a former Braves no hitter, lauds Lane’s legend status and years of background.
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Bud” Selig
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Middies To Play At Fairfield Tonight
Congress may force lifting of TV blackouts on sold out NFL games if the league does not act voluntarily. Sen. Pastore urges Rozelle to propose a plan within a week, while three networks back the bill after hearings. Spong criticizes the league for blocking Washington area fans from live Redskins telecasts.
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Falcons At Monroe In Loop Tilt
The Middletown Middies chase their first Greater Miami Conference win on the road at Monroe after a 8-7 loss at Richmond. Former Middie Jan KnopShield coaches the Indians, whose mother works for the Middie staff, while Monroe and Fenwick host the Falcons and Hornets in a key league race.
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Dayton to honor Tom Blackburn with invitational basketball tournament
University of Dayton officials unveiled plans for an Invitational Basketball Tournament to honor Tom Blackburn, who built UD basketball and contributed to the university during his 17 years as coach from 1947-48. A UD official said basketball was minor among many sports when he arrived, yet Blackburn elevated the program and the university.
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UD Fieldhouse Named After Unworthy Cause
The article recounts UD debates over naming the fieldhouse after late coach Blackburn. Tom Frericks, UD athletic director, says the gym should not bear the coach’s name since it is used mainly for intramurals and not a fitting memorial. Blackburn, also golf pro at Madden Park, complained the venue was too small.
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Frericks vetoes arena name. trophy honors Blackburn
Frericks opposed naming the new arena after Blackburn preferring University of Dayton Arena for visibility on I 75. He said a lasting tribute should reflect Blackburn and awarded the trophy from the UDIT to the winning team. Blackburn proteges praised the decision. Norris, Blackburn's first captain, said Tom would have approved.
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Kas Listed As Maybe For UC
Madison High alumnus Kas Oganowski is listed as the University of Cincinnati starting quarterback for the Nippert Stadium game against Ohio University. Coach Ray Callahan weighs Oganowski and backup Mike Shoemaker as 8 p.m. kickoff approaches while both show different strengths. Ohio U counters with quarterback Rich Berly and split end Dave Juenger as potential threats to the Bearcats.
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Newport
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Miami U Battles Marshall In Huntington Showdown
Miami University heads to Huntington for a 1 30 p m game against Marshall. Last season's loss in Oxford fuels revenge mood for the Thundering Herd as star back Bob Hitchens climbs to 13th in national rushing with 358 yards. Xavier and Dayton face Illinois foes with strong passing and rushing leaders.
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Tigers Start Blue in Playoffs Boost for A L Race
Oakland manager Dick Williams weighs Vida Blue as a potential fourth game starter in the best of five series with Detroit. Blue, 23, had a 6 10 record and 2.80 ERA this season after a volatile year. If the Athletics trail two games to one, Jim Hunter could start in game four.
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Royals Rehire Three Coaches under New Manager
Kansas City Royals retain Charley Lau at first base Harry Dunlop at third and Galen Cisco in the dugout under new manager Jack McKeon George Strickland is not retained and the club will have three coaches going forward.
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Erving's Pro Basketball Dilemma and Court ruling
Julius Erving awaits a decision after the U S Court of Appeals upheld a district ruling restricting him to play for the Virginia Squires until a hearing set for October 13. The Hawks and NBA dispute continues with antitrust suits and fines over exhibition play.
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Raiders Play Hardnosed Ball in Oilers Clash
Oakland tackle Bob Brown will play Monday night against the Houston Oilers despite a broken right hand from the 17 17 tie with the Chargers. Linebacker Gus Otto, who suffered a broken cheekbone in the San Diego game, will also be ready to play the Oilers.
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Sports leaders push end to hometown game blackouts
Roone Arnedge of ABC Sports Inc. argues lifting home blackout rules serves the public. Dean Burch of the FCC cautions Congress to weigh impacts on professional sports. Bowie Kuhn notes each sport differs and warns against a blanket policy for four major leagues.
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Arizona Western keeps top NJCAA football ranking
No. 1 Arizona Western College of Yuma stays atop the NJCAA football poll after a 28-23 win over Eastern Arizona at Thatcher. The victory solidifies the ranking as the club extends its lead in the national junior college circuit.
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Local High School Scores Lacking as Teams Hit Week Winter Gap
Two Mid Miami league games see Edgewood bow to Franklin and Lakota fall to Lebanon while Madison and Edgewood have not scored in two weeks. Carlisle in Southwestern Conference also blanked by Valley View and Preble Shawnee. Valley View leads with 31. Fort Ancient Valley Conference games feature Springboro at Mason, Kings at Waynesville, and Clinton Massie at Blanchester.
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Lebanon
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Blanchester
Soviet and U S National Figure Skating Teams to Meet Next Year
Tass reported that the United States and Soviet Union national figure skating teams will meet in November 1973 in the Soviet Union, with a second clash planned in the United States in 1974. the event is expected to become an annual series except during Olympic years.
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Surgery Slated For Frisco Duo
SAN FRANCISCO AP Pitcher Juan Marichal and third baseman Jim Ray Hart of the Giants will undergo surgery next Monday at Stanford Medical Center. Marichal 33 has a back disc problem and was 6-16. Hart with injury history will have knee surgery after a season mostly in the minors but with a strong late push.
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Juan Marichal
Jim Ray Hart
San Francisco Giants
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Mets Lead NL Attendance Despite Strike
In 1972 the New York Mets led the National League attendance at 2,134,185 as the league total fell to 15,529,123 due to a 41 game reduction. Los Angeles 1,860,858 and Cincinnati 1,611,459 followed. Feeney noted no pennant races were dramatic but results were still strong for the Mets and league.
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Indians to Operate on Nettles and Farmer
Cleveland Indians third baseman Graig Nettles will undergo ankle bone spur and calcium removal surgery today. Teammate Fd Farmer is scheduled for a hernia operation Monday as part of the team medical plan.
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