Leon Wagner

FOR HIRE: Two proven power hitters, one right-handed and one left, who have each hit more than 200 big-league home runs. Available to help contenders down the stretch. Contact L. Wagner or R. Stuart, c/o Phoenix...

•John Kerr, head coach of the new Phoenix team in the NBA, explaining why he declined the Chicago Bulls' offer to move into the front office: "I've seen enough guys who were kicked upstairs and then found out they...

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•A. J. Foyt, on suggestions that stock-cars be slowed down by mechanical alterations: "Race cars are built to run fast. If you want to slow up, all you have to do is lift that foot."

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