Draft Evokes Bias Tragedy and Celtics Hope
The piece recalls Len Bias’s death and the Celtics drafting Michael Smith, highlighting how Bias’s memory shapes interviews and character checks. Celtics GM Jan Volk, Red Auerbach, and scout Forddy Anderson discuss evaluating players beyond talent, with Smith praised for positive, thoughtful responses.
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Michael Smith
Blades and Boards
Garden
Len Bias
Boston Celtics
New Jersey
Celtics
Jeff Twiss
Jan Volk
Maryland
Bias
Lee Fentress
Fentress
Red
Auerbach
Volk
Len
Forddy Anderson
Harville Extends Lead in NA Junior Tourney
Keith Harville of North Augusta widened his advantage to six strokes at the North Augusta Junior Invitational by shooting 2 over 74 for a two day total of 143. Brent Richardson, last year’s winner, slipped to 11 behind after an 82, while Chris Benson posted 77 to sit at 149 as the final round awaits.
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North Augusta
Keith Harville
Harville
Barnwell
Chris Benson
Prosperity
Brent Richardson
Benson
Richardson
Barnwell High School
Joel Pack
Newberry
Kevin Gilliam
Columbia
Tom Agazzi
Augusta
Chris Kuhlke
Connors Eliminated In Wimbledon Second Round Upset
Jimmy Connors, 36, tumbled out in the Wimbledon second round losing 7-6 5-7 6-4 6-2 to Dan Goldie in a major upset. Goldie credited Connors’s speed and skill while Connors refused to retire, stressing enjoyment over titles and defending his all-surface play.
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Connors
Wimbledon
England
Jimmy Connors
Dan Goldie
Goldie
Auburn Coach Dye Avoids NCAA Probe Talks on Dare Case
Auburn coach Pat Dye declined to discuss the NCAA investigation into Charlie Dare but defended his handling of Brent Fullwood in the 1987 Citrus Bowl. He said Fullwood stayed eligible by completing 19 hours and noted peers who played without class attendance. Dare’s father accused Dye and assistant Bud Casey of offering academic eligibility.
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Ala
Auburn
Pat Dye
Charlie Dare
Brent Fullwood
Deion Sanders
Florida State
Tim Worley
Georgia
Dothan Eagle
Sanders
Worley
Fullwood
Green Bay Packers
Dye
Tennessee
Dare
Robert
Bud Casey
Charlie
OSU May Interview Cy Alexander For Coaching Post
Ohio State reportedly interviewed South Carolina State coach Cy Alexander for its vacant head coaching job. The Columbus Dispatch says Alexander met with the search committee, with no confirmation from university officials. University of Evansville's Jim Crews also linked to the interview process.
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Columbus
Ohio
Ohio State
South Carolina State
Cy Alexander
Buckeye
Columbus Dispatch
Alexander
University of Evansville
Jim Crews
Jim Jones
Crews
Fort Smith
Ark
KPOM
Arkansas
Nolan Richardson
Giamatti Prepared To Tell Judge He Has Not Prejudged Rose
Cincinnati. Baseball commissioner A Bartlett Giamatti plans to tell a state judge face to face that he has not prejudged Pete Rose’s fate. A state court hearing is set for next week unless an appeals ruling interrupts.
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A. Bartlett Giamatti
Pete Rose
Giamatti
Cincinnati Reds
Hamilton County
Rose
Ohio District Court of Appeals
Nadel
Rupert A. Dean
Harry Klusmeier
Lee H. Hildebrandt
Ohio Supreme Court
Haynes
Francis T. Vincent Jr
Court of Appeals
New York
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