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Cardinals manager La Russa announces retirement - Newsday
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Tony La Russa hired as Chicago White Sox manager
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La Russa won't manage tonight
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Tony La Russa Won't Return as White Sox Manager This Season After Heart Surgery, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Bernie: La Russa hungers to win -- his way
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Tony La Russa: Timeline as Chicago White Sox manager