Managerial Hot Seat Sizzles Sums Up MLB Turmoil
AP Sports writer Herschel Nissen discusses managerial shakeups as Billy Martin plans to bench players for the slumping Yankees while Texas Rangers ponder replacing Frank Lucchesi with Eddie Stank. Boston and Detroit win, Minnesota tops Texas, and Lucchesi questions contact from his club about the Rangers rumor.
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Billy Martin
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Texas Rangers
Frank Lucchesi
Eddie Stank
Yankee Boss Stomps Out Fuse
AP Sports Analysis surveys turmoil around the New York Yankees under George Steinbrenner and manager Billy Martin. It traces Steinbrenner’s hands-on style, Martin’s fiery leadership, and the impact of star Reggie Jackson on team balance amid World Series setbacks and contract moves.
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Don Gullett
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Legion A Team on Standby at Orlis Cox Field
The Legion A Team is set to start a twinbill at 6 30 at the north diamond of Orlis Cox Field amid drying conditions. Both Legion clubs have been sidelined since last Thursday due to rain. The B team’s game at Waverly Tuesday night was washed out and rookies will try again against the Lawrence B team here Thursday night at 7 30.
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Royals White Quiet After Big Win Over Mariners
Kansas City Royals crushed Seattle 13-3 as Frank White collected two hits and flawless defense at second base. While McRae Brett and Paquette drew praise for three-hit nights, White sat apart, a quiet figure amid celebrations.
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Tom Paquette
White quieted boos with two hits in KC return
Kansas City infielder Frank White, nursing a swollen left hand but regaining form, reflected on hometown boos after replacing Cookie Rojas. He contends crowds misread effort, vows to improve and prefers road games where his hitting is stronger, while pondering fans' resentment and his own pursuit of better technique.
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OBRL Shuffles Schedule For Rained Out Games
Ottawa Babe Ruth League reschedules Tuesday nights rainouts for tonight. Lions and Elks at 6 40 on south field, Eagles versus Boys Club. B team game 6 30 west field pairs VFW Sertoma with Kiwanis Rotary. Writer notes uncertainty and noon decision pending at 4 PM. Waterlogged diamonds and mood of optimism contrast with weather.
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