Texas A&M The Battalion Sports )n July 28, 1982 Page 7 ivast iools,i ’s decii tmin Idle 3 s , cleartl tingJ Texas’ Zimmer receives hiles’ notice of firing By Milton Richman UPI Sports Editor With the Texas Rangers bog- ed down in sixth place, having on only three of their last 16 ontests and 15V2 games behind irst, Don Zimmer has been in- brmed by owner Eddie Chiles hat he will be replaced a^ mana- ;er before the end of the week. Chiles told Zimmer of the hange that is to be made and rave him a choice of resigning, in option which Zimmer de- lined. “I will not resign, that is out of he question,” Zimmer said Tuesday night following the dangers’ loss to the Milwaukee Jrtyset|^rewers. “As far as I know I’m 11 the manager.” Zimmer had been on bor- ds pri| ;owed time ever since May 24, hree-foi vhen Chiles held a long meeting with him and former general uanager Eddie Robinson re garding the Rangers’ dis- ■ i r ippointing showing to that I I PC Mint. Since then, the Rangers’ "ortunes have failed to improve fdespite the firing of Robinson. Chiles even solicited Zim mer’s advice as to who his re placement should be after the Rangers’ owner notified him hat a new manager was going to idges lese| f judge retort ion rnationil :nn.-l :ommis were i million: Mondai g frani iternaa rged eral i endaif in $751, eel fall diverst erests, he sui ' Nasi i Burdi ranee & eff ofHi wasp it comp ; forth a prep day lot seen y the pt iformet if theti totally j banh re offii Tennts I m no* Enterpt d that ssueali ifornia® knew 1 was f invest made livers® n substi lat the I ud perf Don Zimmer be named. Zimmer suggested one of his coaches, Fred Koenig, but the greater likelihood was that another of the Rangers’ coaches, Darrell Johnson, will be named the new Texas manager. Chiles and general manager Paul Richards will be the ones to do the actual naming. Zimmer will be paid the ba lance of his contract, which runs through 1983. He will be the fourth major league manager fired this year. The others were Bob Lemon of the New York Yankees, Bob Rodgers of the Milwaukee Brewers and the John McNa mara of the Cincinnati Reds. Zimmer began his major league managerial career with the San Diego Padres in 1972. He replaced Johnson Udy 19, 1976 as manager of Boston and began a 5-year stint. He was named Texas manager Nov. 12, 1980 and led the Rangers to a 57-48 record in last year’s strike- shortened season. Known as a disciplinarian, Zimmer was unable to get the same results from his club as he did the previous year. The Ran gers, a young team that lacks quality pitching, went on a 12- game losing streak at the end of April and quickly fell off the pace in the American League West. Texas had an 11-25 re cord under Zimmer on May 24 when Chiles locked the Arling ton Stadium doors to meet with his manager and Robinson. Zimmer started his profes sional career as a shortstop in the Brooklyn Dodgers’ system in 1949. He played every position during his 19-year career but spent most of his time at third base. Zimmer played for the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dod gers, Chicago Cubs, New York Mets, Cincinnati Reds and Washington Senators. He spent one season playing in Japan. A pugnacious, gritty player, Zimmer suffered serious in juries during his career. He was hit in the head by a pitch while playing for St. Paul in 1953. He was also struck in the face by pitcher Hal Jeffcoat of the Reds while playing for Brooklyn in 1956. Zimmer, who now has a plate in his head, was batting .300 both seasons before the injuries. He began his minor league managerial career at Knoxville (Tenn.) of the Southern League in 1967. He went on to manage Buffalo, Indianapolis and Key West before landing a third-base coaching job with Montreal. Taking a break photo by Ritchie Priddy Eight more players cut from roster Oilers trade tackle Fields Aggie all-America soccer player Carol Smith gives herself a time out from a preseason workout to tie her shoe. Smith, a junior journalism major from Dallas, was named all-America last year for her play at the AIAW nationals. Organized team practice starts Aug. 23 for the upcoming season. The Aggies, who finished eighth in the nation last year under coach Jim Butts, will utilize several talented recruits this year in efforts to finish higher at nationals. United Press International SAN ANGELO — The Hous ton Oilers have traded third- year offensive tackle Angelo fields to the Green Bay Packers for a third-round draft choice in 1983. Oilers Coach Ed Biles said the development of second year pros Ralph Williams and Nick Eyre caused Fields, primarily a special teamer in two years with the Oilers, to loose his backup position in the offensive line. “One of the factors involved was that Ralph Williams has come along very well,” Biles said. “This was a good deal for both parties concerned. Nick Eyre also has come along and has a good attitude and is play ing well at the present time.” Fields was among eight play ers cut from the Oilers Tuesday. Former Ottawa Rough Riders lineman Wes Phillips, former Rice University quarterback Randy Hertel and wide receiver Walter Daniels of Southeast Oklahoma were also struck from the Oiler roster. Tight end Robert Davis of Angelo State, running back Ken Jackson of Grambling State, linebackers Carl McGee of Duke, linebacker Kurt Phoenix of Lamar and linebacker Todd Volkart of Northern Colorado were released. At 6-6 and 320 pounds, Fields was the largest player on the Oil ers roster since being drafted out of Michigan State in the second round three years ago. A torn achilles tendon by left tackle Leon Gray forced Fields into a starting role late in his rookie season. He started two games in 1980 and played exten sively in the AFC wild card game, and then in 1981 did not start a game. The trade indicated the Oil ers believe that Gray, the only unsigned Oiler, will play this season. Gray has not indicated otherwise, but the veterans have not reported to training camp yet. Williams, a free agent acquisi tion last season, was mentioned by Biles as the player who would replace Fields. Biles also indi cated Williams would be moved to left tackle to play behind Gray. Eyre is currently playing behind right tackle Morris Towns. 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