Yankees Name Billy Martin to Return as Manager in 1980
At Old Timers Day in New York, Billy Martin announced he will rejoin the Yankees as manager in 1980. The announcement followed Martin's tearful resignation last week amid a public clash with owner George Steinbrenner and outfielder Reggie Jackson.
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Yankees Bosses Clash as Martin Returns to Club
Sunday at O'Hare Martin blasted Jackson and Steinbrenner calling them liars while Steinbrenner questioned if Martin had been drinking. In a tearful Monday resignation Martin denied the remark and Steinbrenner pledged a two year extension for Martin through 1980 with liaison to Lemon and Rosen. Jackson faced trade talk and waivers as Rosen denied a Knapp deal while noting Jackson could depart before his 1981 Yankee contract ends.
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Hall of Fame opener: Eagles beat Dolphins 17 3
Wally Henry returned a 72 yard punt for the clinching score as Philadelphia topped Miami 17 3 in the Hall of Fame game in Canton. Vince Papale caught a 19 yard TD from John Walton to give the Eagles the lead, while Miami coalesced around four quarterbacks.
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Twitty keeps tie with 54-hole 199 at Hartford Open
Howard Twitty fired a five under par 66 to reach 199 for 54 holes and join Phil Hancock at the Sammy Davis Jr Greater Hartford Open lead. Hancock matched par to stay at 14 under as Rod Funseth moved to 200. Several contenders sit at 201, including Adcock, Elder, Hayes, Lee, Nelson, and Waitzel. Vic Regalado shot the day’s low 64 to reach 204.
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Rose extends 42 game hitting streak in Reds win
Pete Rose collected three hits against Philadelphia to stretch his consecutive game hitting streak to 42, a mark matched only by Willie Keeler and Joe DiMaggio since 1900. The 37 year old switch hitter moved into the NL top five with a .315 average and 71 runs, while his 3,100th career hit marked his place among baseball’s career leaders.
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DiMaggio backs Rose while wary of jinx over streak
Joe DiMaggio, holder of the all time 56 game hitting streak, praised Pete Rose and said he admires the pursuit of breaking his record. He recalled his own 44 game mark and the pressure that followed, noting he would watch Rose but avoid hindering him. DiMaggio spoke during New York Old Timers Day and said he might travel with Rose as he nears the record.
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