Pirates Name Dan Murtaugh To Manage In 1966
Pittsburgh AP Dan Murtaugh 53 will return as Pirates manager with the coaching staff for 1966 after doctors and his family blessing. Murtaugh, NL Manager of the Year, said the team can win again with the same roster. Dave Ricketts’ status remains undetermined. Contract will run as long as he wants, with a substantial raise expected. The Pirates won the East despite starting pitching losses and beat the Cubs and Mets to claim the division title.
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Colonels fire Gene Rhodes as ABA East lead tightens
Kentucky Colonels dismiss Gene Rhodes from head coach role while the team, 10-5, closes on the Virginia Squires with a 128-123 win. Alex Groza temporarily takes over as coach amid talks with Frank Ramsey as Storen defends the decision as a business judgment.
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Intra-city clash defines Frederick football era shift
The 1960s-70s Frederick football saga centers on a historic intra-city showdown between Frederick Cadets and TJ Patriots. TJ rose to power, beating Frederick 43-12 in 1969 while Frederick later sought to end a four-year winless run in the series. The 1968 tilt saw Frederick win 14-7 as Craven starred with 8 receptions, 79 rushing yards.
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Pappas Signs 1971 Cubs Contract After Trade
Milt Pappas, 31, the surprise midseason arrival from Atlanta, signed a 1971 Cubs contract. In 1970 with Chicago he went 10-8 as a starter after a June 27 trade, finishing 12-10 overall. He batted .240 with two homers and vowed to win 20 games next year.
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Griffin Honored With Golden Hand by Frederick Center Owner
Track coach Jack Griffin was lauded at the Frederick Shopping Center Merchants Association banquet, receiving The Golden Hand of Friendship award from owner Harry A. Rosenfeld. A “this-is-your-life” tribute highlighted Griffin’s career across Frederick Track and Field Club, Frederick High, and community programs, with praise from AAU officials and plans noted for Frederick to host the 1972 Olympic Trials.
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Australians Lead World Cup Golf Tourney After First Round
Bruce Devlin and David Graham posted 66 and 65 for a 131 total, forging a three stroke edge over Argentina at the 18th World Cup in Buenos Aires. De Vincenzo led individuals with 64 as Argentina and Hernandez stood second at 134, while the United States trailed at 137 and Japan finished one under par with 143.
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Cardinals Seek Revenge in Front of Home Crowd
The Frederick Falcons visit Chambersburg Trojan Stadium to face the Western Division leaders, aiming to avenge last year’s IFL title loss as two games in six days split the regular season and first-round playoff series. Hal Smith leads the Cards in passing with 24 TDs, Arnie Kelly hauls 41 receptions, Al Canaan tops scoring, and Dave Bonsell anchors the defense with 12 interceptions.
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Kiarsis Could Set Rushing Record With 205-Yard Game
New York report: Trinity Conn halfback Dave Kiarsis would own the modern football season rushing average if he gains 205 yards against Wesleyan this Saturday. The NCAA stat arm says 205 would raise his average to 182.63, passing Bob White's 182.56 mark from 1951 while Jim Thorpe's 186.9 remains all time. Tim Van Dulm of Portland State could join George Bork as a two crown holder in total offense and passing.
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Mount Schedules Harrier Races at Mount St Mary's
Emmitsburg Mount St Marys College hosts the first annual cross country day this Saturday starting at 2 p.m. on a 5.2 mile European style course with barriers 24 to 30 inches high. At 2:30 p.m. the Maryland State Catholic High School cross country meet begins with eleven state schools on a 2.5 mile course. The Gary J Heim Memorial Collegiate Invitational follows, featuring fourteen colleges and a 5.2 mile run.
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