Willie Mays on managing and life after baseball
In a wide interview, Willie Mays explains he has no desire to manage due to the risk of being fired, the dignity of past success, and financial factors. He reflects on his Mets contract, his public relations roles, and discipline in facing pitchers who decked him, noting famous pitchers and colleagues from San Francisco, with musings on human nature and sports risk.
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League Leaders Pitching Lists by Wins Across Leagues
UPI reports limited weather disrupted two World Finn Dinghy races in Malmo Sweden. Australia's John Bertrand was disqualified from Saturday's second race for exceeding boat weight by six pounds.
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Texas Crowned College World Series Champion in Omaha
Texas Longhorns, ranked second, defeated South Carolina 5-1 to win their first College World Series title in 25 years. Richard Wortham pitched a four-hitter, striking out nine, as Texas completed a dominant tournament run ending 56-6. Coach Cliff Gustafson lauded a champion effort while Southern Cal remains the most successful program with 10 titles in the event. Wortham and Gideon were among players drafted, with Wortham finishing 15-1 for the season.
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New Seaver energizes Mets in pennant chase
The Mets ace Tom Seaver dominates the Padres with a three-hitter and 22 straight scoreless innings, lifting optimism as New York trails the Pirates by a game and a half in the NL East. Seaver’s 1-0 lead becomes a five-run rally in the ninth aided by Padres errors and Seaver’s RBI hit.
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Catfish Hunter Shuts Out Sox as Yankees Use Odd Outfield
With all regular outfielders sidelined, Yankees manager Bill Virdon started two catchers and rookie Kerry Dineen in the outfield against the White Sox. Jim Catfish Hunter pitched a masterful 3-0 complete game, allowing four hits with six strikeouts and two walks. Munson drove in two runs, Dempsey and Dineen each had a hit and scored. Other AL scores: Boston 8 Kansas City 7, Minnesota 5 Baltimore 4, Cleveland 5 Texas 1, California 8 Milwaukee 7 in 11 innings. Oakland-Detroit postponed.
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