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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1977
Page
10
In Boston, Billy Martin and Reggie Jackson collide over a dugout confrontation after a Saturday mishap. Jackson and Martin publicly clash, then meet with Yankees President Gabe Paul who says the issue is resolved. Jackson downplays the incident as Martin projects a volatile but controlled stance.
The Terre Haute Tennis Club closes a successful doubles tournament at William S. Rea Park. Curt Williams and Richard Lawson won the men's division, defeating Dave Cundiff and Mark Hord. Janet Mace and Diane Jackson won the women's division over Kim West and Kay Kuckewich. A total of 27 men’s teams and 13 women’s teams entered.
Rossburg Ohio reporters note sprints and midgets at Eldora Race Track over the weekend. Tom Bigelow won the 40 lap sprint feature on Saturday night edging Steve Chassey. Bruce Walkup won the 40 lap feature on Sunday with George Snider second and Billy Englehart third. Bobby Jones won the 40 lap midget race with Sleepy Tripp second and Mel Kenyon third. Billy Cassella flipped during the race but was not injured. Jeff Haywood had a minor accident.
Janet Guthrie, among 25 cars still running at the finish, ended 26th in the 400 mile NASCAR race at Michigan International Speedway. Her 156.114 mph qualifying pace placed her 12th in a 36 car field before mid race fuel pump issues caused her to retire on lap 78 for repairs.
Sullivan Post 139 lost to Clinton Post 140 2-0 and 7-5 in a baseball doubleheader. Charlie Noble hurled a one hitter with 14 strikeouts for Sullivan while Clinton’s Chuck Decker pitched a five hit shutout. Hulman Stars improved to 12-1 after two lopsided wins over the Indianapolis Dodgers at Art Nehf Field.
Logansport and pitcher Carr Shively outduelled Terre Haute North 2-1 to win the Lafayette Semistate, advancing to face DeKalb in the state finals at Indianapolis Bush Stadium. North finishes 27-2. Logansport improves to 25-10 and awaits the title game schedule.
Indiana coach Bill Green plans for a rematch at Louisville after a 87-84 loss to Kentucky. Jeff Lamp sparked the comeback with late three point plays while Kentucky coach Richard Schmidt praised the rally. Kentucky girls also defeated Indiana 78-69 led by Geri Grigsby with 24 points at Freedom Hall.
Montreal AP Cincinnati Reds add 40 year old pitcher Joe Hoerner to replace 37 year old Woodie Fryman. Hoerner joins from the Indianapolis farm system with a 10.22 ERA and a career seen as a like selling airplane tickets as a left handed reliever. A string of three trades last week left the roster thin, creating need for experience on the mound.
Jacques Laffite crossed the line first in Anderslorp Sweden as Mario Andretti ran out of fuel with three laps remaining. Laffite said he believed he was second and did not realize he won until the checkered flag waved.
Billy Martin is finished with the Yankees and Yogi Berra is expected to be named the new manager. Berra previously led the Yankees to a pennant in 1964 while Martin faced front office friction and a Boston dugout incident with Reggie Jackson. The firing follows three straight losses to the Red Sox and friction with owner George Steinbrenner and president Gabe Paul.
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