Names Define The National Hockey League Tough Guys
MIKE SPATH profiles hockey players by their aggressive personas and memorable surnames. He lists Rugged stars like Walt Tkaczuk Bart Crashley and Brian Lavender, contrasting size with intimidation and highlighting form rather than force. The piece blends humor with a defense of rugged hockey identity.
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Philadelphia
Ron Stackhouse
Pittsburgh
Ed Giacomin
New York
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Kana-choook
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Bill Hogaboam
Detroit
Michel Larocque
Montreal
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Boston Astros sign Scots fullback to open season
The Boston Astros of the American Soccer League signed 20 year old Robert Scanlon from Glasgow as they prep for the home opener against the New York Apollos at Boston University Field on May 3.
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Red Sox Open Grapefruit League Season In Florida
The Boston Red Sox began training in Winter Haven Florida with an intrasquad game under sunny skies and mild temps. Manager Darrell Johnson named four pitchers to face Detroit and announced lineup plans for the April 8 AL opener in Boston with Fisk at DH and a 2-0 win by Zimmer’s squad over Pesky’s.
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ACC Tournament Upsets Signal Uncertain Favorites
Maryland coach Lefty Driesell, sidelined by a cold, watched as three ACC title contenders NC State Clemson and North Carolina survived stiff first round challenges Wake Forest nearly toppled UNC Duke lost to Clemson in a late drama and NC State rode a 22 point surge to beat Virginia Thompson broke the ACC career scoring record and Clemson edged Duke as Wayne Croft sparked the rally with 15 points in the second half.
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NIT Announces Four Invitees For 38th Tournament
Prince ton Southern Illinois Oral Rob erts and Oregon named as initial NIT invitees for the 38th National Invitation Tournament. Pete Carlesimo, Fordham athletic director and selection chair, announced the four. NCAA at large bids go to 32 teams. Oregon led by Ron Lee. Southern Illinois features 6 foot 11 Joe Meriweather averaging 20.4 points and 11.4 rebounds. Notre Dame was not among the NIT picks.
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Courtney shoots 66 leads Citrus Open as pro golf stars shine
Orlando AP Courtney seizes first round lead with a 66 at the Citrus Open. Hayes FitzSimons Irwin and Crampton also in pursuit as top players chase the $200,000 event on the Rio Pinar course.
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Hale Irwin
Rio Pinar Country Club
Bruce Crampton
Jim Dent
Larry Hinson
Rik Massengale
Mike Reasor
Evert Faces Goolagong in Semi at U S Indoor
In Boston, Chris Evert meets Evonne Goolagong in the U S Indoor Championships semifinal as Jimmy Connors watches. Earlier, Evert defeated Julie Heldman 6 0 6 3, with Connors in attendance planning a repeat tonight.
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Chris Evert
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Connors
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Iss Heldman
Chris
Evonne Goolagong
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Evonne
Mt Abram and Nearby Ski Areas Report Excellent Conditions
Mt Abram shows 8 to 20 inch base with 1 to 2 inches of new snow on packed powder. Camden Snow Bowl reports 6 to 20 inches base with 2 to 5 inches new snow and powder. Eaton Mt Hermon Lost Valley Pleasant Mt Saddleback and Sky High Park show varying bases and fresh snow with generally good to excellent conditions.
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