Williams praises Finley and Martin in A's success era
Expos manager Dick Williams credits Charlie Finley for assembling the Oakland A's core and Billy Martin for guiding an 11 1 start. He recalls Finley as a demanding but visionary owner who rebuilt after star players left, and says Williams left Oakland to protect player respect. He notes Martin’s freedom in trades and Finley’s lasting impact on the game.
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Milton Richman
UPI
New York
Dick Williams
Satchel Paige
Oakland A
Oakland
Reading
Billy Martin
A’s
Jack Rabbi
Cuarice Finley
Williams
Montreal Expos
Martin
Billy
Boston Red Sox
A's
Whitey Herzog
Cardinals
Ted
Alyin Dark
Cleveland
Finley
Expos
Charlie
Jack McKeon
San Diego Padres
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Finney
Mike Andrews
Andrews
Yankees
Willams
Bowie Kuhr
Vida Blue
Joe Rudi
Rollie Fingers
Red Sox
Jackson
Bando
Campanenms
Green
Black hockey player Val James faces abuse on regional tour
Val James, the Eastern League’s only black player, endures slurs from fans during a Baltimore and Richmond tour with Ene Blades. James, 6-2 and 200 pounds, recalled cruelty and feared lashing out with a slap shot.
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Val James
Ene Blades
Baltimore
Richmond
Hampton
Salter
James
Long Island
Golf Changes I Love and Hate From a Veteran’s View
Former golfer Fran Tarkenton notes mixed changes in the sport. He praises electronic scoreboards gallery ropes and final group surround at majors while opposing Surlyn balls removing caddies and women entering the men’s grill. He recalls caddying as a youth and offers a candid, personal take on golf tradition and progress.
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Golf Talk From Mittier On Balata Balls
Mittier discusses golf humor and ball types, arguing balata covers offer challenge and pride over Surlyn. He jokes about caddies, carts, and weather as factors in play while imagining a perfect round at Muirfield Village.
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Muirfield Village
Warrensville Heights star Brad Sellers picks Wisconsin
Brad Sellers, a 6-11 senior averaging 23.9 points and 17 rebounds, will play for Wisconsin. The Warrensville Heights standout chose the Badgers over Michigan Ohio State and Cleveland State after a news conference announcing his decision. He helped guide the Tigers to an 18-5 mark and earned UPI Class AA first team honors.
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Brad Sellers
University of Wisconsin
Sellers
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Scott Roth
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Tigers
Michigan
Ohio State
Cleveland State
Ohio
Joe Concheck
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Willard
Tony Augspurger
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Mesa
George Hendrick
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Mike Marson
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Minesota Vikings
Ed Smith
Charlotte
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Henry Sims
Chicago
Mickey Herskowitz
Steve Perkins
Viking
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NFL
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Edgar Kaiser Jr
Aldermian
Frank Mittler
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Mittier
Sahara Desert
Jack Nicklaus
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Mike Hargrove
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