Rangers Install Interim Manager After Stanky Quits
Texas fired Frank Lucchesi and named Eddie Stanky as skipper through 1978, but Stanky quit after one game. Connie Ryan, 57, was named interim manager as the Rangers moved to 0-1 under his leadership following a 12-2 loss to the Twins.
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Moundridge teams sweep softball as Hesston tops Elks in baseball
Results from Wednesday show Moundridge junior and senior squads winning in softball against Don Goucher Motors and American National with strong hitting by Moundridge. In sixth grade baseball Unruh's defeated Burrton while Hesston edged Elks. Also notes mention Rangers manager speculation about Connie Ryan succeeding Stanky amid a weekend series with the Angels.
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Stanky Returns Home After Baseball Coaching Talk
Ryan comments on temporary status as he weighs a permanent role. Stanky, 59, heads to Mobile for home and plans to return to coach at the University of South Alabama after nine years. Robinson says Stanky telephoned amid the speculation.
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Newton Jaycees Slow-pitch Softball Tourney Opens Entries
Entries are being accepted for the Third Annual Newton Jaycees Men's Slow-pitch Softball Tournament for Harvey County teams. The double elimination event runs July 8 to 10 at Athletic Park, with a 32-team goal and trophies for the top four teams plus an MVP. Last year Sedgwick Lumber won as 20 teams entered. Entry deadline is July 2. contact Rich Peterson at 283-7608 or 283-0230 for details.
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Cooke Alone Against Merger With WHA as NHL Sits at 18 Teams
NHL owners face Jack Kent Cooke of the Los Angeles Kings to block merger talks with the WHA. K Alan Eagleson says it is one against 17 as meetings occur. Cleveland Barons sale completed before deadline. team set to compete next season. League aims to keep total teams near 20 while WHA expansion looms.
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