Billy Martin begins Rangers tenure amid a string of coincidences
The account traces Billy Martin’s controversial start with the Texas Rangers in 1973, listing spats over spitball confessions by Jim Merritt, Cronin suspensions, and Martin’s firing and rehiring. It notes Martin’s stubbornness, the Rangers’ poor 1973 and 1974 records, and a trio of notable coincidences surrounding his hiring and dismissal.
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Sports Illustrated
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Hot Stove tournament thrill ends in 3-3 draw at Palmer Field
Lorain District Hot Stove action saw Grafton Burger King and Lorain Yankees tie 3-3 at Palmer Field before midnight, darkness suspending the Class D clash with Grafton 13-3. Ed Kozich pitched for Lorain in a tense, error-prone finale as fans packed the stands and four quarterfinals were set for tonight.
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Baseball scores and tonight's MLB schedule across leagues
Major League baseball results show Houston defeating New York 6 to 2 while Montreal edges Atlanta 4 to 1 and St Louis beats San Diego 4 to 0. Cincinnati dusts Philadelphia 10 to 4. San Francisco over Pittsburgh 7 to 2. Tomorrow's games and probable pitchers listed for EDT matchups across divisions.
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North All Stars Fall In District Three Final
Cuyahoga Falls. The Elyria North Major League All Stars saw their Little LeagueTournament run end in a District Three final loss to Tallmadge. Three-time defending state champions earned the win.
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Doctor's Clinic edges Airborne 7 6 in late rally
Doctor's Clinic broke an 6 6 tie with four runs in the bottom of the seventh. Jerry Strait had three hits for the winners as Airborne fell despite a strong effort by Joel Shupp Marty Dougherty Tom McClelland and Mike Freeman on offense. Stanadyne beat V F W 8 4 led by Ed Rumph three hits. Bill Schramm pitched well for Riverside in an 8 1 win over Cardi Lanes with home runs by Tom McClelland and Mike Freeman.
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