Names in the News - July 7, 1988
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Former major league pitcher Joe Niekro, 43, was named pitching coach of the Portland Beavers by the team’s parent club, the Minnesota Twins. Niekro, who had a 221-204 record in 21 major league seasons, was released by the Twins May 4.
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