Yanks' Martin Named AL Manager of the Year
Billy Martin of the New York Yankees won the AP American League Manager of the Year with 164 percent of votes, edging Whitey Herzog. Martin led NY to a 97-42 AL East title, a five-game pennant win over Kansas City, and a World Series sweep by Cincinnati.
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Ozark Wins NL Manager of the Year in AP Poll
Philadelphia manager Danny Ozark is voted National League manager of the year by AP reporters. He declined to boast, noting his team’s 101 wins and division title after critics doubted him. Ozark credited his players for the success and looked ahead to a strong 1977 season.
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Beavers Aim to Spoil Coronado Dons In Valley Clash
Scottsdale hosts No. 2 Coronado Dons (6-0, 2-0) as Beavers (3-3, 1-2) seek a pivotal B League upset. Coach Corte says his squad can derail a top rival after suffering losses to McClintock and Westwood and aiming to climb in a high stakes showdown.
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Central showdown shapes AA contest with Coronado
Corte notes Coronado looks tough and balanced as Coronado seeks to slow Central with strong defense and a healthy offense led by Brady Cooper and Plummer. Coronado aims to rebound from two losses while Central hopes for a scoring breakout in a pivotal city title race Friday.
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Kenon keys Spurs rout of Suns for home debut win
San Antonio star Larry Kenon scored 41 points returning from a stomach virus as the Spurs beat Phoenix 115-106 in their NBA home debut. Spurs improve to 2-2 while Suns fall to 0-3 amid 35 turnovers and solid defense by San Antonio. Alvan Adams led Phoenix with 24 points, Van Arsdale 20, Westphal 19.
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Local Sports Tonight and Saturday Card From Arizona Venues
A packed schedule lists Phoenix Greyhound Park racing at 8 p.m. Tonight. Friday features Arcadia at Chaparral, Coronado at Scottsdale, Saguaro at Casa Grande, Thunderbird at Paradise Valley, Gerard at Bourgade all at 7 30 p.m. plus tournaments and cross country meets.
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Chaparral Judo Club Beats Concord Village 48 28
Chaparral Jesults topped Concord Village 48 to 28 in a judo meet. Several competitors were named including Isis Dave Keller Margret Kanoy Kelly Barry Jon Whitney Kevin Faulkner Mickey Kanoy and more with sportsmanship honors awarded to LaRone Mecum Whitney Blackburn and McBride.
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Reds skip free agent draft amid star power caution
Cincinnati Reds two-time champs announce they will not take part in the November 4 free agent re-entry draft. Montreal Expos, worst in baseball, plan to push hard to improve. Expos vice president Charlie Fox eyes middle infielder and power hitter Reggie Jackson as a potential target.
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