Banks Finds Baseball A Camelot Of Sunshine And Loyalty
Ernie Banks, inducted into the Hall of Fame, says baseball felt like a daily sunrise of sunshine. The former Cubs shortstop recalls a lifetime of loyalty to Philip Wrigley, warm friendships, and a philosophy of happiness, kindness, and staying with one club. He credits mentors including Jackie Robinson and Buck O’Neill, and notes a daylight schedule shaped his outlook.
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Road Trips Hurt Top Teams in ACC Upsets
No. 2 Cincinnati fell 83-77 to No. 12 Louisville as a TV timeout, Cincinnati coach Gale Catlett charged, slowed momentum after a 31-31 first-half tie. He also accused Louisville coach Denny Crum of conspiracy and blasted officials. ACC upsets included No. 4 North Carolina, No. 13 Maryland, and Wake Forest wins.
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Bobcats fall to Ball State 66 63 in close road loss
Ohio University faces a fifth straight defeat as Ball State escapes 66 63 at Congo. Coach Bandy notes guards Hahn and Fields sparked the visitors while OU's late miscue sealed the setback. Buckey Walden and Tim Joyce sparked a comeback but Ball State held on.
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Nets face uncertain future after loss and trough of defeats
New York Nets coach Kevin Loughery already ponders next season as the team extended its club record 11th straight defeat with a 109 94 loss to Portland. Loughery seeks players to bring back and hints at returning to a running game to spark improvement.
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Nervous Rookie Delivers Two Key Assists in Caps Win
Bill Riley a 26 year old right winger signed a pro contract after a 10 game trial with the Washington Capitals and delivered two important assists in a 4 2 upset of the Buffalo Sabres. Riley, from Amherst Nova Scotia, became one of the few black players in NHL history.
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