Short almost hired black manager in baseball history
Bob Short nearly hired the first black manager, considering Frank Robinson Elston Howard Larry Doby and Ted Williams among candidates. He did hire Billy Martin to pilot the Texas Rangers, praising Martin’s prior work and noting Martin’s move from major to minor league roles for experience.
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Ali Beats Norton In Twelve Round Vision Of Victory
Muhammad Ali defeats Ken Norton by split decision in a grueling 12 round bout in Inglewood. Ali fights through hand pain to set the pace while Norton insists he earned the win with harder punches, prompting talk of a rematch.
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Quiet White closes in on NCAA major college record
ASU quarterback Danny White, from Mesa, eyes the 7.16 yard per play career mark set by Johnny Bright. He adds duties as punter and is set for a versatile season while guiding a high scoring offense. White balances football with baseball duties and honors his pro football aims.
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Ali Loses Narrow Split to Norton in Phoenix Bout
Boxing observers hailed Ken Norton as the real legend after a close split decision loss to Muhammad Ali. Ali showed improved form yet failed to stop Norton and compared unfavorably with champion George Foreman, leaving many viewers unsure if Ali still holds peak power.
Arizonans Qualify for National Club Pro Golf Championship
Two Arizona players join five southwest sectional qualifiers for the $100,000 National Club Professional Championship at Pinehurst. Bill Majure of Phoenix Country Club and Red Currie of Pinewood Country Club earned spots in the Phoenix Country Club qualifier on Monday.
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Phoenix Giants fire manager Jim Davenport
Jim Davenport says he was fired by Giants general manager Rosy Ryan after three seasons in Phoenix. Davenport told a Phoenix newspaper by telephone that he expected only a move to aid his search for a major league job and wished he had been informed in person.
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House committee advances blackout ban on NFL games
The House Commerce Committee approved a bill to end television blackouts of sold out NFL home games 72 hours before kickoff. The measure, similar to a Senate bill, would ban blackouts permanently and require FCC study and annual reports. Rep. Collins opposed. Rozelle warned of reduced attendance if enacted.
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Stargell Leads Pirates Past Cubs in Late Drive for NL East
Willie Stargell went 4-for-4 with three runs and two RBIs as the Pirates defeated the Cubs 11-3 to pull within a half game of the idle Cardinals. Richie Zisk added five hits in a 21-hit attack, Jim Rooker pitched seven strong for the win, and the club improved to 70-70 under manager Danny Murtaugh with 22 games left. Hank Aaron hit his 710th career homer for Atlanta in a 10-4 win over San Francisco, while the Padres beat Houston 5-3.
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Layton unhappy at Suns camp in Lake Havasu City
The Phoenix Suns opened camp at Lake Havasu City amid rumors about guard Mo Layton who played little last season after a strong rookie year. Layton, a former Phoenix College and USC standout, hinted he would prefer a move to an ABA or another NBA club. General Manager Jerry Colangelo met with coach John MacLeod and the 15 players to set rules and expectations for the season.
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Riggs Predicts Bewildered King In Big Showdown
Bobby Riggs promises Billie Jean King will be bewitched confused and bewildered in their $100000 winner take all match set for September 20 at the Astrodome. He says King will be worried and unable to match his men’s style despite health hiccups she faced in the U S Open. Riggs predicts comfortable conditions and a best of five affair in Houston.
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