Towson State hires ex Ranger Billy Hunter as baseball coach
Billy Hunter, former Texas Rangers manager, is named baseball coach at Towson State University. The 50-year-old said he may pursue college work now, citing a preference for developing players who want to learn. He noted prior major league experience and a lengthy Orioles coaching career, and mentioned remaining Texas contract obligations.
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Pesa Signs Two-Year Deal With Dallas Tornado
Dallas Tornado signs No 1 draft pick Njego Pesa to a two year contract. The 21 year old son of a Yugoslav immigrant led Ulster Community College of New York to back to back NJCAA national titles with 58 goals and 21 assists in two seasons, and declined Hartwick College to turn pro.
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Willie Mays crowned Hall of Fame with record voting percentage
Willie Mays was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame with 409 of 432 BBWAA ballots, a 94.6 percent record since balloting began. Duke Snider, Enos Slaughter, and others also received significant votes as Mays joins Babe Ruth and Honus Wagner among the era’s top selections. Mays career totals include 660 homers, 1,903 RBIs, and a .302 average with the Giants and Mets.
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Willie Mays elected to Hall of Fame in Cooperstown
AP Special Correspondent Will Grimsley details Willie Mays's Hall of Fame selection, his philosophy of love for the game, and views on his career. Mays recalls early life from Birmingham to the Giants, his 660 homers, and his pride in self-belief while discussing moves with the Giants and Mets.
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Fairbanks status in limbo roils Patriots contract dispute
In Boston AP reports fallout over Chuck Fairbanks coaching contract. He, in Los Angeles to prep AFC All-Stars for the Pro Bowl, faces a dispute with Patriots owner William Sullivan Jr. and others. Sullivan's son said a Colorado settlement talk failed. Fairbanks seeks to leave his 150000 per year deal with four years left to take Colorado job.
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Fort Stockton Edges Pecos Eagles 54 53 In Narrow Win
Fort Stockton defeated Pecos 54 53 as Larry Mosby led Pecos with 21 points and Alex Gonzales topped Fort Stockton with 17. Shane Large added 16 for the Panthers who rallied from behind to seal the squeaker in the final seconds. Pecos hosts Andrews next.
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Mays Says He Could Earn Eight Million In Free Agent Market
Willie Mays, the newest Hall of Fame inductee, says if he were 30 and a free agent today he could fetch eight million dollars. Teammate Monte Irvin estimates ten million, noting the era’s rising payrolls. Mays reflects on a career defined by love of the game and stellar achievements with the Giants and Mets.
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Phillips signs three year contract with Houston Oilers
Houston Oilers owner Bud Adams confirmed Bum Phillips signed a three year deal after leading the team to a 10-6 regular season. The entire Oilers coaching staff was offered contracts. Phillips had previously indicated he might not return and had been considering his option.
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