Baseball's top rumor: Martin headed for exit again
AP reports as winter meetings open in Nashville with strong word that Yankees owner George Steinbrenner plans to fire Billy Martin and replace him with Yogi Berra. Martin dismisses talk, Berra says he hears nothing, while negotiations to keep stars like Rich Gossage fuel the turmoil surrounding the club.
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Berra joins exclusive group with pennants in two leagues
The meeting began with Commissioner Bowie Kuhn delivering the final state of the game address as the annual draft of unprotected minor leaguers loomed. Kuhn cannot seek re election after failing to reach the 75 percent owner approval threshold in both leagues and will serve only through December 31 unless a successor is chosen. An executive noted doubt over the commissioner's future amid the convention agenda.
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Waldron pours 40 as Syracuse runs past Iona in Carrier Classic
Tourney MVP Waldron scores 40 points leading Syracuse to a 109-92 win over Iona in a high tempo Carrier Classic final. Orange sprinted from start to finish, setting records as Waldron and Addison sparked a frenetic, run and gun attack before 16,850 at the Dome.
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Waldron's 40 points lift Syracuse to Carrier Classic title
Steve Burtt recalls facing Gene Waldron as teens. In 1983 Dome crowd of 16,850 watched Waldron erupt for 40 points and 26 in the second half, leading undefeated Syracuse past Iona 109-92 for the Carrier Classic crown. Waldron's mother, Gladys, was stunned as he shatters his prior scoring mark and earns MVP honors.
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Ugly Miami locks playoffs with rugged win
Miami clinched a 24-17 victory over Houston as Tony Nathan scored the go ahead TD with 3 51 left and Dan Marino tweaked his knee. The Dolphins improved to 10 4 and earned the American Conference East crown while others chased the final playoff berths across the league.
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Coach Meyer downplays 700th win after DePaul victory
DePaul coach Ray Meyer, refusing credit for his 700th college win, says coaches win games through players. The 69-66 victory over Illinois State followed freshman Dallas Comerogys’ 21 points as DePaul surged on an 18-2 run. Meyer, retiring after this season, notes that the players deserve the credit. Reuters reports national rankings with Kentucky, North Carolina, Georgetown and others in top spots.
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