Hawkins weighs options on retirement from NFL
Baltimore Colts flankerback Alex Hawkins, who will be 32 in July, says he may retire after 10 NFL seasons. He notes free agency after last season, plans to discuss with Baltimore, and hints at a possible real estate career in Atlanta. He cites family, pension, and the lure of life after football as key factors.
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SMU Football Campaign Called Heck of a Venture
In Kansas City SMU coach Haydon Fry credited a $40,000 advertising effort for selling Mustang football. He praised the campaign as a success, noting SMU’s season included a Bluebonnet Bowl win over Oklahoma and implied the same approach would be used again with the theme SMU Excitement 19 to boost fan interest this fall.
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Rich Allen Suspended by Phillies
The Phillies suspended infielder Rich Allen indefinitely for missing the start of a twin bill at New York. Manager Bob Skinner said Allen had asked to visit New York but failed to appear, costing him nearly $500 per game. Allen’s absence follows past discipline issues and questions about his commitment.
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Fourteen Teams Enter Elk Kanawha Softball Tourney
Fourteen teams have entered the Elk Kanawha fast pitch softball tournament set to begin Friday night at Bigley Field. Bracket complete at 16 teams pending two entries. pairings to be released Thursday. Interested teams should contact Jim Tincher in South Charleston.
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Heald Named USC Tennis Coach Interim Leader at USC
Columbia AP reports Bob Heald, ACC singles champ last year and top USC player the past three seasons, named the Gamecocks' tennis coach, succeeding Bill McClain who moves to Alabama for doctoral work. Heald, 22, will be interim coach and finish education degree this fall. Mets Buy Infielder Pfeil to replace Harrelson during Army duty period.
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Gazette's Public Courts Tournament Set
The Gazette announces the annual Charleston Public Courts Tournament for Roane and Jackson counties with entry fee 1 per event. Events run July 12 to 20 at Gorman Field with multiple age based classes and prizes including mugs and bowls. Entries due July 11 for singles and July 12 for doubles. address care of The Gazette.
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