Vida Blue Still Seeks Football Dream Beyond Baseball
Oakland ace Vida Blue, an All Star pitcher, voices a lifelong wish to play quarterback in professional football. He recalls high school days as a quarterback and pitcher in Mansfield, Alabama, and says a football tryout would not be refused if offered, though he remains focused on baseball today.
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Pro hoopsters to participate in tourney in Madison Square Garden
Pro basketball players will form four charity teams at Madison Square Garden in August to raise funds for Negro students. Notables include Dave Cowens, Artis Gilmore, Walt Frazier, and Earl Monroe, with all players receiving only travel expenses. The event aims to boost education funding as traditional sponsors wane.
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Right On column by Tadrvichie goes on vacation
Argus sports note reports writer Steve Tadrvichie will pause his Right On column while away. The column is set to resume after the vacation, with no change to byline or format.
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Henri Richard Ends 20 Year NHL Career
Henri Richard announced his retirement after 20 seasons in the National Hockey League. The Montreal Canadiens center cited stepping down to allow younger players, ending a dynasty that spanned 30 years with the Canadiens and his brother Maurice Richard.
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Slugger Wynn and Giants attendances noted in readers’ mail
Readers ask about Jimmy Wynn’s power, historic sluggers, and how Giants attendance now compares with New York days. Questions reference Mel Ott, Hank Aaron, Willie Mays, Joe DiMaggio, and the Polo Grounds crowd history. NFL coach origins and seven new coaches in the league are also discussed.
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Florida coach bars Miss Richards from football tryouts
Johnnie Mae Richards, a former cheerleader and beauty pageant contestant, seeks a field tryout with the Florida Gators. Head coach Doug Dickey initially blocks it, then considers after reviews of sex discrimination guidance, but no final decision is stated.
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Giammalya Wins First Net Junior Match at Event
Suresh Sivagnanam of Menlo Park Calif reports results from a junior tennis event in Yolland Mich. Giammalya won his opening bout while other matches featured Harrison Bowes Deertown Deerfield and Paula Smith Landacat leading wins. Several boys 16 division results appear with players from Illinois Michigan New Jersey and Puerto Rico prevailing.
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