Billy Martin Named Texas Ranger Manager Amid Controversy
Texas Ranger owner Bob Short announced Billy Martin would lead the club immediateley for the remainder of the season after firing Whitey Herzog. Martin, previously with Detroit and Minnesota, accepted the post amid player and fan surprise as the Rangers seek improved play and attendance at Arlington Stadium.
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UPI
Texas Ranger
Bob Short
Billy Martin
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Minnesota
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Martin
Rangers
Texas
Oakland
White Herzog
Herzog
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James Campbell
Campbell
Joe Cronin
Cronin
Cubs Rally To Defeat Cardinals In National Telecast
Don Kessinger delivered a seventh inning single to drive in pinch runner Matt Alexander and lift the Chicago Cubs to a 3-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. Earlier, Peter LaCock opened the seventh with a single and Cleo James sacrificed him to second before Alexander scored on Kessinger’s bouncer. The Cubs grabbed a 1-0 lead in the fourth as Billy Williams and Rico Carty singled, Jim Hickman bunted the runners, Santo walked, and Paul Popovich followed with a sacrifice fly to score Williams.
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UPI
Don Kessinger
Matt Alexander
Chicago Cubs
St. Louis Cardinals
Cub
Peter LaCock
Reggie Cleveland
Cleo James
Pappas
LaCock
Alexander
Kessinger
Cubs
Billy Williams
Rico Carty
Jim Hickman
Ron Santo
Paul Popovich
Williams
Coody Wins Wills Open Golf Championship in England
Charles Coody, the 1971 Masters champion, captured the Wills Open in King’s Norton near Birmingham with a final round 70 to finish 7 under par at 281, edging Australian Jack Newton by one stroke and taking a $5,625 first prize.
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England
UPI
Charles Coody
Jack Newton
Coody
Britain
Muirfield
Birmingham
Steve Misgalla
Lakeview Country Club
Misgalla
Jack Nicklaus
Lakeview
Larry Christian
A. Rigatti
John Prunyi
J. Dinsmore
R. Dippel
R. Rose
V. Luppino
P. Munster
Sam Yanen
Charles Weidebush
Joe Rigatti
Bowling Results From Sterling Faucet League Tonight
We report mixed bowling scores across leagues with high team series by Go-Fers 2870 and Trouble Makers 1038 in the Sterling Faucet Tavern League. Individual highlights include Tom Yost 594 and Mary Madden 185 in women’s action, with top games—W Williams 236 and D'Amico 219.
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Go-Fers
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Ove Lou Gocetters
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Williams Fun
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G. Pitman
Trouble Makers
Am High
Neo - Robertson
L. Dart
TR Nortson
Treasle Savage
Luci
J&l Equip
Altman‘s
Chico
Jester Triangle Lounge
Westover Lock & Bike
L&j Equipment
Triangle Lounge
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F. Gaspar
W. Williams
C. D‘amico
E. Rosiak
R. Knouse
R. Watts
T. Yost
Sycamore Lanes
Wil
SWO Pizzi
Dey Kuhn
Carls
Ray Past
Happys
Mary Madden
Evelyn Hiner
Jean McCardle
Shirley Brown
Yao Meet
Fiery Madden
Patty Smith
Ray Myers
Williams
Cobras
McCulls
Dave Martin
Mike Robinson
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Gagne
Dennis Robinson
Jim Bitonti
Jeff Sanders
Mets Take Twinbill In Montreal With 4 2 Win In 15th
Don Hahn’s sacrifice fly in the 15th powered the Mets to a 4 2 victory over the Expos and a doubleheader sweep after Wayne Garrett homered for a 1 0 opener win.
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UPI
Don Hahn
New York Mets
Montreal Expos
Wayne Garrett
Mets
Ali to face Norton in rematch at Forum
In Inglewood California Muhammad Ali fights Ken Norton in a 12 round rematch at the Forum. Ali, 5-2 favorite to avenge the upset that broke his jaw, says he may quit if he loses and vows to prove he is still in shape.
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Muhammad Ali
Ken Norton
the Forum
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Boston College Faces Rugged Schedule in 1973 Preview
Boston College, led by coach John Yukica and quarterback Gary Marangi, enters 1973 with 34 lettermen and a potent offense. The Eagles open with Temple, then Tulane, Texas A&M, Navy, Miami, Pitt, Villanova and West Virginia, finishing with Syracuse, Massachusetts and Holy Cross. Marangi set BC single season records for passing attempts and touchdowns.
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Gary Marangi
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Temple
Tulane
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Fla
Pitt
Villanova
West Virginia
Syracuse
Massachusetts
Holy Cross
Marangi
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Allen fines star but no big issue at Redskins practice
Washington Redskins coach George Allen says he will fine running back Duane Thomas for arriving 50 minutes late to Friday practice and missing the Welcome Home luncheon. The report also mentions players Mel Briggs, Mike Esposito, Phil Bennett, and offensive starters in a scattered summary of team activities.
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UPI
Washington Redskins
George Allen
Duane Thomas
Thomas
Redskin
Eagles
Esposito
Bennett
Temple
Yukica
Frank Smith
Bob Rush
Gordon Browne
Joe Sullivan
Tom Condon
Steve Corbett
Terry Henninger
Brad Newman
Tom Vine
John Halcovich
Pat Bentzel
Jim Combs
Alex McLellan
Steve Kolbe
Bob Howatt
Dennis McCleary
Ned Guillet
Gary Cotter
Chiefs and Rams win exhibition games in pre season
Chiefs finish pre season at 2-4 after a 16-7 win over the Cardinals as Hank Stram declares the club ready for the regular season. Rams dominate the Forty Niners 38-10 with five interceptions and two touchdowns by Isiah Robertson and Dave Elmendorf.
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Stram
Nolan
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Rams
Dave Elmendorf
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