Never-Ending Yankee Soap Opera Stuns Baseball World
Edward L. Ronders examines the Billy Martin saga with Reggie Jackson and George Steinbrenner. The piece questions health pressures, motives behind Martin's resignation and rehiring for 1980, and whether the drama signals deeper issues about Martin’s future in baseball.
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Touching The Bases Battles Insurance 7 The Outdoorsman 6
Insurancemen win in bottom of ninth after extra frame. Kevin Goodsite had four hits Ray Lucas three for the victors while Chris Ackerman led the losers with three hits.
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Bibb's Bats Quiet In Defeat In State Tourney
Bibb's batters were held to nine runs as the Realtors lost 9-6 to Lima Wheels in a double elimination state softball tournament game. Bibb trailed 6-4 after the first inning and could not close the gap. Steve Burdge hit a two run homer in the seventh, but it wasn't enough. Burdge had eight home runs in four games, including a 39-11 win over Drift and a 9-6 win over Peoples Store. Dan Kirkoff and John Dedinger also homered in the Drift game.
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New Olympic Offer Protects Los Angeles
Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley announced a new proposal with the U S Olympic Committee aimed at shielding the city from financial losses in the 1984 Games. The deal would require cost overruns to be shared by the USOC and the Los Angeles Organizing Committee, with taxpayers protected.
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Hole-in-one by Carey Root at High Acres Golf Course
CEE BERLIN HEIGHTS Carey Root of 7 Cedar Street Norwalk carded a hole in one on the 90 yard par three eighth hole at High Acres Golf Course. The ace was witnessed by three players and marked Root’s first in 50 years of play.
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North Fairfield Legion to Host Pickerel Supper Friday
The North Fairfield American Legion will serve a Pickerel supper Friday evening from 7 to 9. The cost is 5 dollars per person and reservations are available by calling 744-9271.
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Flyers Call on Fans for Liftathon Pledges
St. Paul athletes begin door to door pledge solicitation for the Flyers Liftathon set for August 13 at 2 p.m. in the St. Paul gym. The fundraiser aims to boost funds through community support and participation by local student athletes.
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Wildcats Get Underway at New London High School
New London High School Athletic Director Paul Nestor said all physicals for prospective athletes must be finished by Friday with Doctor Harold Erlenbach offering free exams in New London. Conditioning drills begin tonight at six and run nightly through Thursday. Equipment handout for seniors and returning lettermen is Wednesday at four, with underclassmen receiving gear Thursday at three.
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Paul Nestor
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Harold Erlenbach
Camden Revised Schedule for City League Slow Pitch
Tuesday games list three matchups at Diamond No 3 outdoors. 6:30 Outdoorsman face Norwalk rourmuay 7:30 Jaycees play Norwalk Foundry 8:30 Battles Insurance meets Jaycees.
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First Year Golfer Wins Gerken Classic at Green Hills
A first year golfer with a 66 handicap won Norwalk Furniture’s sixth Ray Gerken Classic at Green Hills Golf Club. Ollie Griffith shot a net 60 on a 62 64 126 gross total to take the title, with John Hampton runner-up at net 61. The event drew more than 60 players, including Ray Gerken, who netted 65, and low gross honors went to Bill Patrick with 76.
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Norwalk Furniture
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