Kessinger Named New Sox Manager For 1979 Season
Chicago White Sox supporters packed Comiskey Park on Sept 8 for Kessinger Night as Don Kessinger, 36, expected to be named manager to replace Larry Doby. Reports say he may serve as player coach under a contract around 125000 annually, with Bobby Winkles joining as coach.
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Rose declares free agent status in major move
Cincinnati slugger Pete Rose, 37, notified the Baseball Players Association he will enter the free agent draft after failing to seal a contract with the Reds. Rose, agent Reuven Katz, and Reds president Dick Wagner expressed mixed views as negotiation stalemate continues. At stake is Rose’s future with Cincinnati, his hometown, as up to 12 clubs plus the Reds may draft him in the November draft in New York.
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Leafs, Hawks Triumph Over Sabres in NHL Action
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Darryl Sittler led the 2-0 victory over the Buffalo Sabres with a goal and assist as Mike Palmateer delivered standout goaltending. Sittler, wearing a helmet for the first time, tops the league with 11 points. Other scores: Rangers 3 Detroit 3, Islanders 5 Penguins 3, Minnesota 7 Vancouver 2, Chicago 4 Washington 2, Boston 3 Los Angeles 2.
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District seeds set for Morris girls tennis meet
Morris hosts Friday and Saturday district play with Niewinski and Miesenhelder seeded in singles. Other top seeds include Wray and Riley for singles and Hanley Hill and Rossi Urban in doubles, reflecting strong showings from Ottawa Bishop McNamara and surrounding schools.
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Livers Probable For Bears Sunday At Tampa Bay
Chicago Bears cornerback Virgil Livers is listed questionable for Sunday's game at Tampa Bay after groin trouble against Oakland on October 1. He has not played since. Bears also list Ted Albrecht Tom Hicks and Brian Basc hnagel as probables with various injuries. Buccaneers players include Jimmy DuBose doubtful with a knee injury and John McKay Rodney Freitas questionable, while Mike Washington is listed probable.
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Bullets Rout Sixers Behind Dandridge Johnson
Washington coach Dick Motta focused on his own team as the Bullets defeated Philadelphia 121 to 111. Charles Johnson scored 19 and Bob Dandridge added 18 leading the NBA champions who ran their wins to three in a row. Larry Wright joined the effort with a 10 point burst to build a 43-33 lead. Other NBA results included Boston over Atlanta 116-99 and Houston over New Jersey 139-87.
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World Series champs Yankees greeted by wild Newark crowd
A large crowd at Newark Liberty International Airport celebrated the New York Yankees returning after winning a second straight World Series title. Traffic halted for 36 minutes as authorities used water cannons to disperse the cheering throng, which included 6,000 to 8,000 fans near runways and taxiways. No injuries were reported.
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Morris Road Runners Plan Free Weekend Fun Runs
The Morris Road Runners Club announces free public fun runs on upcoming weekends starting at 8 a.m. from MCHS sites with varying one to three mile routes and family relays. Members may join during events. aims include year round running, fitness, and non competitive options for all ages and abilities. For details call Dave McJunkin at MCHS 942-1294 ext 29.
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