Torborg to Stress Defense as Indians Turn Toward Wins
Jeff Torborg, 35, was named Cleveland Indians manager after Frank Robinson was fired amid pitching and hitting woes. He vows to improve the staff and defense while Robinson, reflective, says he bears no regrets and will seek another baseball role.
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Seghi
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Death Threat No Bother To U S Open Champ
Hubert Green held his nerve to win the U S Open at Southern Hills with a four foot birdie putt. A woman phoned FBI Oklahoma City claiming three men planned to shoot him on the 15th hole but Green finished with a par bogey to clinch by one stroke over Lou Graham.
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Lou Graham
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Southern Hills Country Club
John Mahaffey
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Southern Hills’ Security
Charles Jones
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Tom Weiskopf
Tom Purtzer
Great Britain
Beckley sweeps Welch with strong pitching in Legion doubleheader
Beckley blanked Welch 4-3 and 6-1 in American Legion action Sunday. Dave McKinney relieved Craven to retire two runners in the seventh of the opener to earn the win credited to Craven. Larry Maiolo improved to 3-1 after a two hit nightcap in which he drove in two runs with a double and hit his 3rd homer of the season. McKinney hit his first homer and Jeff Tilley added his 5th.
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Daniels and Campbell Take YMCA Tennis Titles
The YMCA tennis season ends with Doug Daniels undefeated at 16-0 to win the Men's First Flight. Hondo Campbell finishes second at 15-1 after dominating the field. Dr. Bill Wine takes third at 13-3. Other top finishers include Art Bartlett fourth at 10-3 and Bob Bolen fifth at 12-4 in a 46-player field across divisions. Dr. Eckley and Bob Brown win the Doubles crown 7-0. In North Division leaders Dr. Ligino Salon and Dr. Ramon Jereza sit at 9-1 with Lloyd Helton 10-2. South Division leader Lamonte Clements 5-1. Women’s Second Flight leads Ann Daniels and Ilene Tice at 6-1 and 5-1 respectively.
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Bill Thompson
Lamonte Clements
Baney Shelton
John Burkard
Ed Eckley
Bob Brown
Frank Harkins
Ann Daniels
Ilene Tice
Parade of Wimbledon Champions Opens Centenary Celebration
More than 40 former singles champions parade on Wimbledon centre court to mark the centennial championships. Led by Jean Borotra and Kitty McKane Godfree, both past prize recipients, the event honors early champions and features Borotra in veterans doubles with Jacques Brugnon.
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Kitty McKane Godfree
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Pion
Henri Cochet
Jacques Brugnon
Godfree
Suzanne Lenglen
Yankees to Fire Martin this Week amid Jackson feud
Billy Martin is expected to be dismissed by the New York Yankees with Yogi Berra named as the new manager. The move follows a Boston flare up with Reggie Jackson and a string of losses, ending Martin’s second stint after coaching four clubs.
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Glance edged by Blair at Hall of Fame Classic meet
Olympic champion Harvey Glance won the 220 and 100 dashes but said he did not push hard at the 3rd Annual Track and Field Hall of Fame Classic. Antoine Blair of Alliance Ohio won three events and led the mile relay, earning best male athlete honors. Linda Portasik claimed best female athlete after a 55.1 second 440 yard dash.
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University of Tennessee
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Fort Hunt High School
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