Billy Martin Returns as Yankees Manager for Fifth Time
New York AP reports George Steinbrenner rehired Billy Martin as Yankees manager to replace Lou Piniella who becomes general manager. Piniella’s tenure included injuries to Rickey Henderson and Willie Randolph, a 89-73 final season, and a 177-145 two year record. Martin previously managed in 1975 1983 and 1988 era with a 91-54 season success.
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Newson Stars in KU Debut at Colorado for Jayhawks
University of Kansas free safety Robert Newson tallied a team high 23 tackles in his first start against Colorado, 10 solo stops, in a 35-10 loss. The 1984 Wellsville High graduate walked on in 1984, earned a varsity letter, and climbed to first string this season after redshirting last year.
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Herzog Manages Dig At Twins Pitching In World Series
ST LOUIS AP The burden of proof rests with the St Louis Cardinals as they trail the Minnesota Twins 2 0 in the World Series. Whitey Herzog argues the Twins lack depth with only two bona fide starters while Minnesota counters with Les Straker and John Tudor.
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Ottawa JV tops Lawrence High 16 8 in high school grid clash
Ottawa High junior varsity improved to 4-1 by defeating Lawrence High sophomores 16-8 on Monday. After an 8-0 Lawrence lead, Ottawa rallied with 16 straight points. Daryl Spigle opened scoring with a 4 yard run, Chad Seymour connected with Troy Hensick for a 2 point convert, then Seymour teamed with Ricky Jackson on a 4 yard TD pass. Seymour added the 2 point run. Ottawa hosts Blue Valley next Monday at 4:30 pm.
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Williamsburg junior varsity powers past Crest 36-32 win
COLONY Williamsburg High School junior varsity football built a big lead and held on for a 36-32 victory over Crest here Monday. The Panthers led 26-6 at halftime before Crest rallied, improving Williamsburg to 5-0 on the year and setting a home game with Pomona next Monday.
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Replacement QB Leads Redskins Over Cowboys in NFC East Showdown
In Irving Texas the Redskins without regulars beat the Cowboys 13 7 as Tony Robinson a former semi pro quarterback led Washington after Ed Rubbert suffered a shoulder injury. Robinson completed 11 of 18 for 152 yards while Lionel Vital rushed 136 yards against a veteran Dallas defense. Dallas ends 3 2 with Danny White unable to convert from the Washington 20 in the final minute.
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Splittorff Joins Royals TV Crew as Analyst
Ex pitcher Paul Splittorff, Royals Hall of Fame member with a 166-143 mark, will join Denny Trease as analyst on 50 televised Royals games for WDAF TV next season. Trease continues as play by play, with Matthews and White remaining on radio. Splittorff will also keep high school games on KKJC radio.
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Strange World Series tale from two leagues in 1904
The piece recalls 1904 when the Giants won the National League pennant but manager John McGraw refused to let them face the American League winner, the Red Sox, so no World Series was played that year. It contrasts with the 1960 Series where the Pirates won 4 games to 3 despite trailing Yankees in runs.
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