Bear Bryant on life before breaking coaching record
AP profile traces Paul Bear Bryant from Fordyce to Alabama era. The 68 year old coach recalls childhood, family, and early career while avoiding focus on Amos Alonzo Stagg's record as Alabama prepares for a possible landmark win. He emphasizes street education and teaching ability over formal schooling.
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Kuhn Convicted in 1978 79 BC Point Fixing Case
Former Boston College player Rick Kuhn and four others were found guilty of conspiracy to fix BC games in the 1978 79 season to profit a betting syndicate. They face racketeering and bribery charges with travel act violations and sentencing set for January 8, 1982.
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Dryer sues Rams owner over contract claims in 5 million suit
Fred Dryer files a $5 million Superior Court case against the Los Angeles Rams management blaming them for ending his career. He still collects $220,000 yearly on the final year of his deal and alleges promised benefits totaling $50,000 annually plus two extra years, amid contract disputes and embarrassment.
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Waltrip Wins First NASCAR Cup National Championship
Daytona Beach Florida AP reports veteran driver Darrell Waltrip clinched his first NASCAR Winston Cup Grand National title, finishing 53 points ahead of challenger Bobby Allison. Waltrip’s victory marks a milestone in his stock car career amid a tight title race.
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Ali Standfirm on comeback in Bahamas bout
Muhammad Ali is poised to fight Trevor Berbick on December 11 in Nassau despite rumors of cancellation. promoter James Cornelius says only an act of God could stop the bout and notes Ali has received three payments with the balance via letter of credit.
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USC Aiken Volleyball Players Earn All District Honors
Three USC Aiken Pacers Karen Mathis Leigh Pagan and Pat Kilgore earned All NAIA District 6 honors. Four Pacers received academic recognition Paula Skedsvold Pagan Mindy Daniels and Linda Rich. USCA posted a 30 21 record in 1981 and finished third in the district tournament won by Limestone College.
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Recreation Results And Standings MEN S CITY LEAGUE BASKETBALL
Last week in the men s city league basketball results include DuPont II 38 over D C Fiberglass 24 with top scorers Lester Smalls and Claude Jenkins. Clearwater Finishing Plant 48 top DuPont 1 33 as Henry Wright and Ed Seldon lead. Wings Inc 80 over DuPont I 38 with Jamis Brown Zach Norris and Dennis le as scorers. Atwater Fan Plant 82 O C Fiberglass 41 with Kenny Wright and Erving Walker high for C and Dennis Barrineau for F. Next week s games set at Schofield Middle School Monday 7 p m DuPont I versus UCF and 8 p m DuPont II against Wings Inc.
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Office Wife wins Straight Deal purse at Aqueduct
Aiken conditioned Office Wife trained by W C Freeman and owned by Mrs Paul L Hexter won the 24000 Straight Deal at Aqueduct by three and a fourth lengths over In Rhythym. Princess Roberta tops Laurel card in Maryland while Iamout Inafog dominates Hawthorne field.
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