LaRussa Named White Sox Manager for 1980 Season
Tony LaRussa, age 35, was signed to manage the Chicago White Sox in 1980, becoming the majors' youngest skipper. He replaces Don Kessinger, who resigned as player manager on Aug 2, after guiding the team to a 27 27 finish. LaRussa had led Iowa to a 54-48 record that year. Geoff Masters topped Charles Fawcutt 6 1 6 4 in the opening round of the South Pacific Tennis Classic in Brisbane.
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Eagles lead AP schoolboy football ratings across four classes
The Associated Press poll ranks Abilene Cooper atop 4A with a 4-0-0 record and 200 points, followed by La Porte and Plano. In 3A, Jasper leads at 5-0-0 with 180 points, while 2A and A list Pittsburgh and China Spring head their divisions. The column also notes a tennis result: Ken Rosewall defeated Alvin Gardiner 6-2 7-5, and Dale Collins beat Chris Kachel 6-3 6-1.
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Exhibition scores from Monday NBA games
National Basketball Association exhibition results feature New York beating New Jersey 115 to 107 and Utah defeating Los Angeles 104 to 100. Phoenix topped Denver 111 to 73, Indiana won 121 to 108 over Milwaukee, and Golden State beat Houston 114 to 108.
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Jim White Wins Weekly Pecos Enterprise Football Prize
Jim White of 1401 W 5th wins the Pecos Enterprise football contest with 38 points in the tie breaker. Peters and McKinney tie for second at 37 and 39 respectively. each receives $12.50. Several others entered two games, listed with points, while a large field missed three games. Entry rules stress one entry per person age 18 plus sponsor naming and fairness. Sponsors include local businesses and services.
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Opening game tonight Pittsburgh Orioles vie in World Series
Baltimore manager Earl Weaver faces lineup decisions over using designated hitter Lee May as the Orioles meet the Pirates in the 1979 World Series. Pirates skipper Chuck Tanner prefers playing without the DH, while both clubs assess field conditions and key players, including Kison and Flanagan, as the series opens in Baltimore.
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