Death of baseball icon Casey Stengel at 85
Glendales AP reports Casey Stengel known as the Old Perfesser dies of cancer at 85 in Glendale Memorial Hospital. He leaves Edna his widow of 1924 with no children and a lasting legacy as Hall of Fame manager and ambassador of the game.
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Avianantos upbeat after SCC rout of Dixie 27 0
Scottsdale Community College coach John Avianantos praised his team after a 27 0 road victory over Dixie College of St George Utah. He cited strong defense improved receivers and better team speed as keys to the win and noted SCC hosts Eastern Arizona next in a nonconference game at Saguaro High.
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Managers Rehired By AP For 1976 Baseball Season
Earl Weaver Red Schoendienst and John McNamara sign for 1976 with Orioles Cardinals Padres. Danny Ozark also returns to Phillies amid possible jeers as boos linger from last season. Weaver led Orioles to a 724 477 record and World Series, Schoendienst 938 835 with two pennants, McNamara guided Padres to 71 91, Ozark faces mixed reception in Philadelphia.
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Cubs split two in Arizona Instructional League play
The Cubs beat the Giants 8-1 on Saturday before losing to the Brewers 8-1 on Monday. Earl Chew drove in five runs with two triples, Larry Groover and Mike Taylor pitched well, and Jeff Lucchesi took the loss. Julio Gonzales and Steve Verban had two hits each. Cubs schedule includes Padres and Dodgers games through Friday and Saturday in Scottsdale and Mesa.
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Ali predicts ruin of Frazier in Manila showdown
Muhammad Ali taunts Joe Frazier before their 15 round world heavyweight title fight in Manila. Frazier stays calm while predicting the showdown will go the distance. Gates, TV reach and payments surge, with Ali favored and both fighters weighing in heavier than expected.
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Switzer vows to stay atop after Miami win
Oklahoma coach Barry Switzer says he remains No. 1 in the AP poll despite a 20-17 victory over Miami and will focus on coaching staff meetings before facing Colorado. He defends his team’s strength and stresses polls will reflect quality of opponents. Ohio State holds No. 2 in the same ranking, with a Top Twenty list showing Oklahoma followed by Ohio State and Southern California.
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McLain and Mucker named WAC players of the week
Colorado State linebacker Kevin McLain earned the Western Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Week after 11 unassisted tackles nine assists and two interceptions in a 27-16 win over New Mexico. Arizona State wingback Larry Mucker captured the offensive honor with six receptions for 133 yards in a 20-0 victory over Brigham Young.
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