Murphy, 67, said another factor in his decision was the death of Dartmouth coach Buddy Teevens, whom he described as his best friend since they were growing up playing Little League baseball together.
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With fewer people seemingly willing to take the jobs, Murphy said, competition for workers is fierce.
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