Piniella quits as Yankees peacekeeper in tension ahead
Lou Piniella says he will no longer act as peacemaker for the New York Yankees after a tumultuous season. He recalls exhausting battles among teammates and management and predicts last year’s issues may resolve themselves, though other players see controversy as part of competing for wins.
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Bibby Wins His Freedom From Arbitration Ruling
Cleveland pitcher Jim Bibby has been declared a free agent after arbitration over a $10,000 bonus payment. Bibby, 33, can sign with any team, including the Indians, who paid the bonus late. Indians president Gabe Paul said they would negotiate on a reasonable basis. Bibby was 12-13 with a 3.57 ERA last season after being acquired with others for Gaylord Perry in 1975.
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Wildcats Stave Off Commodores In SEC Finale Thriller
Kentucky earns 78 68 win over Vanderbilt to finish 25 2 as Kyle Macy leads with 22 points while Vanderbilt freshman Mike Rhodes scores 24. Notre Dame tops Loyola Chicago 83 68, LSU down Alabama 103 85, Ole Miss beats Mississippi State 70 60, Auburn edges Tennessee 107 94 with Pietkiewicz 35 and Reggie Johnson 32 among key scorers.
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Final Ratings Rank Top 20 Colleges By UPI Coaches Poll
United Press International final top 20 in-state and national college basketball rankings list Kentucky UCLA Marquette New Mexico Michigan State Arkansas DePaul Kansas Duke North Carolina Notre Dame Florida State San Francisco Louisville Indiana Houston Utah State Utah Texas Georgetown with points and first place votes note on probation ineligible per NCAA rules.
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Nash Helps Kings Snap Losing Skein
Kansas City Kings signed by UPI report star Bob Nash delivered 18 points and five rebounds to spark a 98 88 victory over Indiana, ending a three game skid. Nash credited Kings impact after his season finally gained playing time under coach Staverman.
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OSU Aims For Defense Led By Williams
Ohio State coach Eldon Miller, speaking at the Buckeye appreciation banquet, says he wants the nation’s best defense next season and believes 6-11 freshman center Herb Williams can lead the nation in rebounding. He notes past teams finished last in the Big Ten in defense both years.
Reynolds Named OAC Coach of the Year in Ohio
Otterbein coach Dick Reynolds, 35, earns the Ohio Athletic Conference Coach of the Year after guiding the Cardinals to the Southern Division runner up and a 72 71 title win over Wooster in the league tournament. Liptrap and Allison named outstanding players for Muskingum and Wooster. Reynolds previously won the honor three years earlier.
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Kentucky Crowned UPI National Champion In Final Ratings
Kentucky named national champion in the United Press International Board of Coaches final college basketball ratings. The Wildcats hold five UPI titles, matching UCLA for most national championships, as North Carolina also stood as a preseason top pick.
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Frazier's Son Wins Golden Gloves Title in Pittsburgh
Marvis Frazier of Philadelphia son of Joe Frazier won the Outstanding Boxer trophy at the state Golden Gloves in Pittsburgh. Fighting at Civic Arena before 10,500 spectators, the 17 year old knocked down Ed Bednarick four times en route to his ninth straight victory.
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Miami Wins MAC Crown in Championship Victory
Archie Aldridge and Randy Ayers combined for 45 points to lift Miami over Eastern Michigan 84-67, securing an undisputed Mid American Conference title. The Redskins stand 12-4 in league play and 18-8 overall, earning a first round NCAA bid at Indianapolis Market Square Arena against Marquette.
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