Yastrzemski Defends Leadership Amid Boston Manager Turnover
Former Red Sox star Carl Yastrzemski criticizes writers for blaming managers over the years and stresses his focus on family and leading the team from the field. He cites past managers Pesky, Williams, and others, noting he never caused firings and prefers quiet, on field leadership.
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Dick) Williams
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Walker Sees Astros Having a Good Shot This Season
Astros manager Harry Walker predicts Houston could surprise in 1971 as Cincinnati Reds loom in the National League West. He notes player attitude improved after scrapping the mile run rule and cites Metzger as a potential opening-day shortstop, with Menke moving to first if Metzger excels. The Astros’ outfield lineup features Cesario Cedeno and Jim Wynn, with competition for the remaining starting outfield spot and veteran catchers back.
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King Alvin denies power in Super Bowl site talks
Palm Beach and NFL owners meet to pick the Super Bowl VI site as Alvin Rozelle denies wielding a throne. Lawyer Ellis Rubin continues activism on TV blackouts, while delegations from seven cities pitch locations to host football’s showcase. Rozelle expects a site decision late today.
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Pete) Rozelle
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Duke and North Carolina Vie For NIT Title Lead
Duke and North Carolina advanced in the National Invitation Tournament as top contenders. North Carolina beat Providence 86-79 while Duke topped Tennessee 78-64 in Monday quarterfinals. Hawaii edged Oklahoma 88-87 in double overtime to start the tripleheader.
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Wooden Dome veteran UCLA faces Astros venue for NCAA semis
John Wooden and UCLA enter the Astrodome as one of four seasoned survivors in the NCAA basketball championships. The Bruins, led by Lew Alcindor, recall a 71-69 loss to Houston in Houston years ago and now praise the dome as a refined venue for the semifinals and finals. UCLA edged Long Beach State 57-55 to reach the tournament berth.
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Judge recess in Haywood case delays NBA trial
UPI reports federal court in Los Angeles paused the Spencer Haywood contract dispute with the Denver Rockets. Judge Warren J. Ferguson cited crowded calendar, delaying trial until Friday. The case challenges the four year NBA rule and Sherman Act issues over a 1.9 million deal.
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