Red Sox roll to 7-0 win as Yanks slump persists
Boston improves to five straight wins behind Luis Tiant two-hitter and two homers by Jim Rice and George Scott as New York faces possible managerial shakeups. Tigers hand Yankees fifth straight loss 5-2 while Minnesota tops Texas 9-5 and other scores ripple through the league.
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Lucchesi could be out as Texas manager amid upheaval
In Bloomington Texas manager Frank Lucchesi faces possible dismissal as rumors swirl about a front-office decision. Eddie Stanky expected to fly in to take over, with Stanky previously leading the Cardinals and White Sox and coaching at the University of South Alabama. Lucchesi says he will quit if the situation is not resolved within 24 hours.
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Santa Rosa A Softball Team Clinches Church League Title
The Santa Rosa A team won the Church Softball League championship by defeating First Baptist Church 4 3 in the final. Santa Rosa A finished second in the regular season at 11 3 but swept the tournament to finish 4 0. First Baptist, 4 2 in the tournament and 10 4 overall, took runner up spot while West Park, 12 2, claimed the season crown but placed third in the tournament.
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Monday Night
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First Baptist
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Pecos Duo Win First in Bowling at Amarillo Meet
Gladys Keith of Pecos and LaWanda Gwen of Laredo won first place in Class A doubles at the state bowling tournament in Amarillo. Keith and Gwen totaled 1,152 pins to take trophies patches and prize money as bowlers traveled to Amarillo on successive weekends.
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Pecos
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Laredo
Amarillo
Keith
Gwen
Rifle Shoot Sunday at Pecos Valley Muzzle Loaders Club
Pecos Valley Muzzle Loaders will hold a primitive rifle shoot at 3 p.m. Sunday at the club range south of I 20 between the golf course and U S 285. Trophies will be awarded. The public is invited to attend.
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I-20
U.S. 285
Ranger Officials Silent on Lucchesi Dismissal Prospects
Ranger executives refused to comment on the potential dismissal of Frank Lucchesi as manager. Brad Corbett reported his mother died Monday night and he was arranging funeral plans. Eddie Robinson and Danny O'Brien flew to Mobile to meet Eddy Stanky, who was unavailable after going fishing. Lucchesi, a former third base coach under Martin, had a 73-88 and 67-95 minor league record before joining the Phillies in 1970-71.
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Connors' Wimbledon conduct sparks controversy and boos
AP reports Jimmy Connors skipped Wimbledon Parade of Champions, drawing boos at center court as he faced Richard Lewis in straight sets. Wimbledon denied him the commemorative medal, citing tradition and decorum.
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Wimbledon
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Jimmy Connors
Wimbleon
Duke of Kent
Connors
Britain
Richard Lewis
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