USC Extends Joe Morrison Contract Through 1990
Columbia AP reports University of South Carolina extends football coach Joe Morrison's four-year deal to five years through the 1990 season. Morrison, 20-14-0 at USC, led the 1984 Gamecocks to a 10-2 record, nine straight wins, a No. 2 ranking, and a Gator Bowl appearance.
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University of South Carolina
Joe Morrison
Bob Marcum
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USC
New Mexico
University of Tennessee At Chattanooga
Gamecocks
USFL approves Houston New Jersey merger connects stars
The United States Football League greenlights a Houston New Jersey merger, aligning top stars and boosting Balto more Stars with fresh investment. Jacksonville Bulls absorb the Denver Gold as part of league realignment, expanding footprint outside the Sun Belt. Charles Red Ruffing dies at 80, former Yankees pitcher and Hall of Fame inductee.
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United States Football League
Houston
Cleveland
Charles “Red” Ruffing
New York Yankees
Ruffing
Hillcrest Hospital
Mayfield Heights
Baseball Hall of Fame
Connors Reaches Lipton Semis After Thriller Over Noah
In Boca Raton Jimmy Connors edged Yannick Noah 5-7 6-4 7-6 9 7 in a four set quarterfinal at the Lipton International. Other winners include Ivan Lendl Joakim Nystrom Stefan Edberg Milan Stejber Mats Wilander Guy Forget in the same event.
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Fla
Jimmy Connors
Yannick Noah
Ivan Lendl
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Joakim Nystrom
Stefan Edberg
Milan Stejber
Mats Wilander
Guy Forget
Clerc Retires From Tennis After 10-Year Career
Jose Luis Clerc, 27, announces retirement from professional tennis calling the circuit very egotistic. The Argentine player won 25 international titles and earned over $2 million, saying he will devote more time to his family.
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Argentina
Jose Luis Clerc
Clerc
Two players lead B J Thomas Open after 67 at Heritage Club
Fred Wadsworth of Columbus and Keith Clearwater of Orem share the 36 hole lead with 135 after shooting 67 and 68 respectively. They hold a one stroke edge heading into the final round of the PGA Tour satellite event.
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S.C
Fred Wadsworth
Columbus
Keith Clearwater
Orem
Utah
Heritage Club
Wadsworth
Clearwater
Players Association
Indy VP Gets Suspended Sentence
Indianapolis vice president of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Mari Hulman George, 51, pleaded guilty to public intoxication and resisting arrest and received a suspended one year jail term. The May 1985 incident at a northside wine bar involved allegedly fighting police and kicking a sheriff’s deputy and a city officer.
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Mari Hulman George
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
USC-A Opens Season with Tennessee Series
USC-Aiken the ninth ranked NAIA baseball team opens its 56 game schedule with a four game set at Tennessee today. Coach Randy Warrick notes the season’s start is not a measure of the year as they rebuild after losing Slocum and Busch. Pitching is listed as a strength with Whittle Batchelor and Clark slated to start the first three games.
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Naia
Wayne Slocum
Doug Busch
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Kansas City Royals
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Richard Batchelor
Eddie Clark
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Batchelor
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Nebraska Rallies Past Oklahoma On Carr Final Shot
Brian Carr sank a 10 foot jumper with four seconds left to lift Nebraska over Oklahoma 66-64, as the Cornhuskers avenge earlier losses and boost their Big Eight standing. Darryl Kennedy scored 22 for Oklahoma, while Carr added 18.
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Brian Carr
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Sooners
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Colorado
Muncie
Ind
Harvey Marshall
Darryl Kennedy
Dave Hoppen
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Michael Lee
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Mark Price
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Rob Watson
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Florida
Wildcats
Gators
Kenny Walker
Vernon Maxwell
Reds seek big season with Denny Gullickson additions
Pete Rose leads the Reds as spring training begins with a reshaped pitching staff featuring John Denny and Bill Gullickson. The rotation also includes Mario Soto and Tom Browning after last season’s 89-72 finish. Cardin als, Cubs, White Sox and other teams report with varied rosters and schedules set for early workouts.
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Bill Gullickson
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Tom Browning
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Braves Aim for New Attitude With Open Spring Training
Atlanta Braves report pitchers and catchers in West Palm Beach as new manager Chuck Tanner and GM Bobby Cox seek a fresh attitude after a 66-96 season. David Palmer and Ozzie Virgil join a reshaped roster while Dale Murphy and Bob Horner speak on improving intensity and fun.
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Dennis Eckersley
California Angels
Gene Mauch
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West Palm Beach
Fla
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Braves
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Chuck
Bobby Cox
Tanner
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Steve Bedrosian
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Montreal
Pascual Perez
Len Barker
Bruce Sutter
Bob Horner
Ken Oberkfell
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