Thompson’s Walkout Sparks Debate on Proposition 42
In a bold move Georgetown coach John Thompson walks out amid NCAA Proposition 42, which ties scholarships to academic standards. The piece argues for major overhauls in college athletics, preferring a split system with strict amateurism or a bold super league, and ends with the writer A J Liebling style farewell in The Gazette.
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Georgetown University
John Thompson
Presidents Commission
Arthur Ashe
Ashe
America
James Brown Returns To Court On Georgia Weapons Charges
Soul legend James Brown, serving six years in South Carolina, faces 10 Georgia misdemeanor charges from the September 24 Augusta arrest. Attorney Buddy Dallas says Brown is in good spirits as he attends court for the weapons and assault case alongside charges of DUI drugs improper movement and driving with a suspended license.
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South Carolina
Georgia
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Buddy Dallas
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Soul
Richmond County
Bush attends National Prayer Service symbol of unity
President Bush and the first lady joined in a quiet worship at Washington Cathedral with about 3200 attendees. The service featured interfaith leadership, a sermon by Rev. Peter Gomes, and Bush family participation.
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John Walker
Episcopal
Washington
George Walker Bush
Beethoven
Peter Gomes
Memorial Church
Harvard University
Gomes
President Bush
Quayle
Reagan Returns to Bel Air Church in Uproariously Warm Welcome
Former President Ronald Reagan and Nancy Reagan returned to their Bel Air parish at Bel Air Presbyterian at 668 Saint Cloud Road to an enthusiastic ovation and ongoing Secret Service protection. The Rev. Donn Moomaw welcomed them, noting prayers answered and expressing pleasure at their homecoming after eight years in Washington. Security remained, but street disruption eased since their White House tenure ended.
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Reagans
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Washington
United States
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New Street
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Zsa Zsa Gabor
Elizabeth Taylor
Secret Service
Pope keeps limits on elderly cardinals decision
Vatican officials say Pope John Paul II will retain the rule barring cardinals 80 years and older from voting for a new pope. An anonymous Vatican source cited Monsignor Agnelo Rossi in confirming the stance amid reported dissent and a disputed letter from some cardinals.
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Agnelo Rossi
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Rossi
Roman Curia
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