Paper Lions reunion recalls author George Plimpton
Former Detroit Lions teammates gathered for a reunion to honor George Plimpton, author of Paper Lion, who died at 76 in New York. Players recalled his impact at training camp and his loyalty, with memories of the 1963 camp and a lasting bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Detroit Lions
George Plimpton
Harvard
Lion
Roger Brown
Alex Karras
Detroit
Plimpton
Paper Lions
Karras
George
New York
The
Lions
Paper Lion
Carl Brettschneider
Minnesota Vikings
Brettschneider
John Gordy
Baltimore Colts
Broncos fined for wrong uniform in San Diego game
NFL levied a 25000 dollar fine on the Denver Broncos for wearing white uniforms against San Diego though dark outfits had been agreed. Rod Smith received a 20000 dollar sanction for striking umpire Andrey Wash during the Oakland game while Daunte Culpepper is listed questionable for the Vikings with three small back fractures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broncos
San Diego
Denver
Smith
Andrey Wash
Monday
Oakland
Raiders
Chris Cooper
Wash
San Francisco
Culpepper
Mike Tice
Randy Moss
Brawl erupts at Cedar Falls junior high football game
Waterloo students and parents sparked a large field disruption at Holmes Junior High versus Central Middle School in Cedar Falls. Seven people from Waterloo three teens were arrested. Two injured players were treated. Police review video as officials vow sanctions and closed-access future games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
Waterloo
Holmes Junior High
Visiting Central
Upper Iowa's New Era Faces Tough Start and Change
UIU coach Messingham notes slow start after coaching change and new system. He aims to rebuild motivation as the team seeks Division II prospects, with plans to retain players next season and pursue state talent for scholarships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messingham
Upper Iowa
Central
Wisconsin- Oshkosh
Luther
Coe
UIU
Southwest Missouri State
Iowa
of Iowa
Iowa State
UNI
Armour takes lead in Texas after 62
Tommy Armour III shot a 62 to reach 14 under par 126 and hold a one stroke lead over Dan Forsman at the Texas Open. Forsman survived a wild 9th hole with a bogey and kept pace with a 63, while Tim Clark and others waited at 129.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armour
Texas
San Antonio
Tommy Armour III
Dan Forsman
la Cantera
Forsman
Tim Clark
K.J. Choi
Tom Lehman
Hal Sutton
Paul Goydos
Charles Howell
Bob Tway
Loren Roberts
Cameron Beckman
Heath Slocum
Tway
Stojko retires again after comeback attempt
Elvis Stojko announced a second retirement from figure skating at age 31 after a brief comeback from a 13 month layoff. The Canadian, a three time world champion and two time Olympic silver medalist, cited injuries and virus fatigue while noting he will not compete for Skate Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond Hill, Ontario
Elvis Stojko
Also Mentioned on This Page
NFL
Denver Broncos
Rod Smith
Mike Shanahan
49Ers
Eden Prairie
Minn
Daunte Culpepper
Bills
Henry
Buffalo
N.Y
Travis Henry
Philadelphia Eagles
Leftwich
Jaguars
Jacksonville — Jaguars
Byron Leftwich
Mark Brunell
Houston
Brunell
Indianapolis
Holmes
Rick Ahlstrom
Dewitt Jones
Northern Iowa
Jeff Johnson
Gazettecommunications.com
Stojko
Salt Lake City
Florida
Skate Canada
Napa Auto Parts
2Nd Ave
Cedar Rapids
Fine Auto Parts
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!