Kansas City Sees Trio of Major League Managerial Dumpings
In Kansas City three MLB managers were fired in a short span. May saw Minnesota Twins fire John Goryl during a visit. Last Monday Kansas City Royals dismissed Jim Frey for Dick Howser. On Sunday Yankees owner George Steinbrenner replaced Gene Michael with Bob Lemon after firing Lemon’s successor.
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Lemon Replaced As Yankee Manager By Steinbrenner
Bob Lemon, longtime pitcher and former Yankee manager, returns as Yankees manager after Gene Michael’s firing. The move follows Lemon’s earlier 1978 pennant and World Series triumph, with Lemon noting he remained a “company man” and that George Steinbrenner asked him to return in Tampa.
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Yankees Hire Lemon as Manager in 6-1 Win over Royals
New York marks six runs in the first inning to back Bob Lemon in his first game back as manager, replacing fired Gene Michael. Boston delivers six in a single inning to beat Seattle 6-1, with Yastrzemski driving in two and Miller adding a two-run triple. Baltimore posts an 8-4 comeback over Oakland, sparked by Sakata’s grand slam in the seventh after Morales' two-run hit. Brewers beat Twins 8-7 on Oglivie’s leadoff homer in the 10th, Detroit tops Texas 4-3 as Parrish belts a late two-run shot. Cleveland down Angels 2-0 behind John Denny’s three-hitter. Toronto 3, Chicago 2 as Barfield homers for first major league jack.
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Exile leads Vernon View field as Dominant shines in sixth
Buds Vernon View shows Exile ahead of rivals with faster time than most. Keystone Hilda debuts strong from the barn. Revere proximate in recent starts as Haze Collins tops group. Terandy seeks payoff after sharp win. Choptank Gas returns to form. Farmers Clown and Juan Minbar contend early. Fourth slot sees Never E Nuff post tough but closing, Shy Lightning, Bobby Hanover showing signs. Fifth features Bob Thompson back from fairs, Mamaro yet to win, Bligh Street fast off the gate. Sixth spot highlights Dominant as top on all tracks with Lori Sorig Kash joining big track form. Seventh includes Best Hal! Janice blasting early, Jodi's Image closing strong, Cinderella Collins overmatched. Eighth notes Hilarion dominant last mile, Francis Hanover improving, Steady Gin rising, KS Rising Star mixed. Ninth signals Durango Hanover lifetime best, Snortin Horton improved, Future Lobels unlikely to be parked. Tenth sees Green Acres back in form, Dr. Irish Adios post tight, Miss Shadow Sue a possible repeat. 1-8, 7-8, 5-8, 1-3, 7-3, 3-8. Trifectus 10th-86 Box 1-8-9. From the Feed Bag: one of three winners on Saturday, bank roll at 19.20. Tonight wagers 2 on 1-8 daily double and 5 win parlay on Dominant in sixth and Durango Hanover in ninth.
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Vernon Selections Win Rigged Saturday Night Adws
Vernon selections list winnings from a race night with Sparkling Hooker earning 6.20 and Precious Dancer 31.00. Brand New Fella 4.80 appears in multiple bets along with Seventh Exacta 71.00 and Trifecta 91.50. Railbird entries St Clair Carl 6.60 and Sparkling Hooker 6.20 also feature. Thundering Rick 3.86 appears among Bud bets with Sparkling Hooker 6.20 and Trifecta 91.50.
Valenzuela seals rookie era with seventh shutout victory
Dodgers lefty Fernando Valenzuela restored his early-season form by pitching a four hit shutout of the St. Louis Cardinals, tying the NL rookie record with his seventh shutout. It was his third straight win after a midseason lull as he maintained dominance over the Cardinals who had allowed only four earned runs in three starts.
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U S Team Misses Cup as Europe Tops World Track Meet
Europe won the World Cup track meet with 4 0 victories total and 127 points, ending the three day event ahead of the United States and Germany. The U S finished third after late discipline and starting problems cost them. Greg Foster won the 110 meter hurdles, Tyke Peacock topped 2 28 meters in high jump, Mel Lattany led the 200 meters, and the U S 4x400 relay ran 2 59 42. Cliff Wiley anchored the relay with a 44.4 second leg.
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