Billy Martin and the Yankee Fight to Keep His Job
WILL GRIMSLEY AP Special Correspondent portrays Billy Martin as a volatile yet valued Yankees manager whose fate hinges on George Steinbrenner and Gabe Paul. Reggie Jackson’s star power boosts attendance and steadies the club, while insiders promise off season adjustments to smooth tensions.
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Wildcats Rally Fails in Big Eight Conference Losses
AP reports from Topeka and Kansas City as Big Eight coaches weigh effects of Kansas State and Oklahoma State games. Ellis Rainsberger cautions against self pity after a 16th straight league loss while Jim Stanley credits a late OSU touchdown in a 21-14 win. Switzer notes Iowa State threat as Sooners host Cyclones. Osborne discusses turnovers and Cyclone offense with Cumming and Green shining.
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K State coach Hartman seeks front line fixes after strong preseason
Manhattan Kansas AP Coach Jack Hartman aims to replace two front line starters from last year’s Big Eight champions as Kansas State recovers from graduation. He notes eight lettermen and three returning starters, with Steve Soldner likely at center and Dan Hickert and Jerry Black in the center competition. He adds national preseason rankings bring both pride and heavier burden.
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Michigan and Texas hold top spots in AP football poll
Michigan 6-0 crushed Wisconsin 56-0 and leads with 47 first place votes and 1,100 points. Texas 5-0 beat Arkansas 13-9, holding second with 8 first place votes and 1,014 points. Colorado, Kentucky, Alabama, Ohio State and Southern Cal shift in the Top 10 after weekend results. Nebraska drops after loss to Iowa State.
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Torrez Hooton Duel For 1977 World Series Title
New York Yankees face Los Angeles Dodgers in Game Six at Yankee Stadium with Mike Torrez opposing Burt Hooton. Dodgers trail 3-2, seeking comeback and Hooton’s knuckle curve to slow Mickey Rivers and Willie Randolph. Ed Figueroa’s status unsettled. crowd of about 56,000 expected. Dodgers’ Reggie Smith sidelined by neck and back spasms from fan incident.
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