Inside Look at Jack Dempsey Book Aims for Admiring Portrayal
A reader asks about Barbara Dempsey daughter of Jack Dempsey's fourth wife and her forthcoming book on the champ. The Q&A covers objectivity, publication timing, and handling sensitive marriages, while other letters discuss Bill Musselman, Bowie Kuhn Finley ties, Mike Marshall advice to youth, and a toy baseball book offer.
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Dayton
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Bear Bryant
Pete News
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Moose Krause
Guy Lombardo
ASA Semis Open Tonight in Marion Tournament Opener
The ASA semistate fast-pitch tourney begins tonight in Marion with Plymouth Club facing Papa John's. Johnson's Real Estate of Anderson meets Dave's Texaco of Marion at 7 30. Jackson's pitching boosts Anderson, Plymouth Club stars include seven Anderson residents led by John Anderson and Larry Douglas. Winners advance Friday at 7 and losers at 8 30.
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Namath To Start For Jets In Exhibition At Hempstead
Joe Namath and Emerson Boozer likely to start for the New York Jets in Saturday’s exhibition against the St. Louis Cardinals at Hempstead. Namath relieved Al Waldo in the 29 15 victory over Minnesota last Saturday. Boozer did not play due to a groin pull. Jets also signed guard Joe Wysock, fifth round pick from South Carolina.
Tigers Lose in 11th After Randle Grounder Error
Detroit drops to 6 5 defeat to Texas in 11th as Gene Michael misplays Lenny Randle grounder allowing the tying run. Freehan homer for Detroit and Moates also goes deep. Tigers push lead with two late rallies but Texas answers to extend Detroit’s skid.
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Stan Thomas
Hangers
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Jim Spencer
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Pepelen Named Assistant Coach at Fountain Central
Art Pepelen, a former Anderson High School star in basketball and baseball, becomes assistant varsity basketball coach at Fountain Central in Petersburg. He previously held the same post at Wes Del for two seasons, with reserve team records of 9.9 and 0-3, and has a history of standout play at Danville Junior College and Ball State University.
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Dodgers edge Phillies with Garvey three run homer
Steve Garvey delivered a three run homer as Los Angeles rallied for a four run third inning to beat Philadelphia 5 4. The Phillies dropped to four straight losses while Pittsburgh edged Atlanta and Cincinnati widened their NL West lead.
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Mike Tyson
Melendez
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Doug Rader
Houston
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Milt Slay
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Cardinal
Ted Simmons
Jerry DaVanon
NAIA Puts Rules on Dual Membership Players
The NAIA rules violators face penalties for athletes who commit to an NAIA event but play in NCAA or other tournaments. Maryland Eastern Shore was ruled ineligible after competing in the National Invitation Tournament despite intending to play NAIA basketball. The policy, debated since August, could suspend violators up to two years and bar them from statistical services.
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Reds Start Four Game Set Versus Pirates Push Streaks
The Cincinnati Reds open a four game series with the Pittsburgh Pirates as multiple players ride hitting streaks. George Foster, Joe Morgan, and Pete Rose all riding eight or more game safeties, Perez 13-for-23 over six games, Griffey 500 over eight, Bench slumping. Chaney provides plate impact. Reds hold four game win streak and a strong home mark.
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Crim Wins Putt-Putt Tourney With 12 Holes in One
Johnny Crim capped the S4-hole tourney with 12 holes in one and a 106 score to take first. Kent Jones was runner up at 103, while Tim Swanson finished third with 113.
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Kent Jones
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