Fidrych Named American League Rookie of the Year
Detroit Tigers pitcher Mark Fidrych won the AL Rookie of the Year with 22 of 24 votes. The 22-year-old from Worcester, Massachusetts went 19-9 with a 2.34 ERA, and his eccentric mound behavior drew large crowds, drawing 901,339 in paid attendance across 29 starts.
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Raiders Roll In Opener In 62 35 Victory Over Cullman
Decatur Red Raiders opened the season with a 62 to 35 win over Cullman as Brian Coleman poured in 21 points. Coach Earl Morris praised the effort while noting defensive lapses and the need for movement on offense. Other Morgan County results included Bradshaw over Austin 63 61 and Hartselle 69 47 over Arab.
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Stan Briscoe
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Joe Jones
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Barnes To Jail? Piston Star Violates Probation
Detroit Pistons forward Marvin Barnes has a one year prison term for probation violation after carrying a concealed handgun at Detroit Metropolitan Airport on Oct 9. Superior Court Judge Giannini delayed sentencing to allow appeal exploration. Barnes faces prison while defense seeks route, and reflects on past assault conviction.
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Decatur and Hartselle seniors commit to Vanderbilt football
Cole, Carden, Kilpatrick and Sharp announce acceptance of football scholarships to Vanderbilt University. Cole, Decatur defensive captain, praised by coach Earl Webb as a top leader and student. Carden, Kilpatrick, and Sharp labeled major college prospects by Hartselle coach Bucky Pitts, with Vanderbilt recruiting history noted.
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Money makes stars go around in sports money era
The piece argues athletes chase pay as the sports world undergoes a 1970s money boom. It notes moves like Reggie Jackson and Catfish Hunter, league skirmishes over TV rights, rising ticket prices, and a shift toward sports as big business with players and teams seeking more public and private loot. It cites examples across baseball, football, hockey, and basketball and contemplates the industry’s relentless inflation.
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Madison Square Garden
Joe Louis Reflects On Boxing Career And Ali
Former heavyweight champion Joe Louis, 62, wearing a brown hat and plaid jacket, speaks in New York about the heavyweight picture. He says there is a time to quit and a time to fight on, believes Muhammad Ali has signaled retirement, and promotes his 6-4 protege Tiger Roy Williams of Philadelphia as a rising slugger.
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Dooley Named AP SEC Coach of the Year in Georgia Honor
Georgia coach Vince Dooley, guiding a 10-1 team, won the AP SEC Coach of the Year as seven Bulldogs earned All- SEC honors. Ray Goff led the offense with seven Heisman votes, while stars like Ben Zambiasi and Bill Krug anchored the defense.
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Stuffing It May Cost Tourists Big For Display
Seven million salt water fishermen visit Florida yearly and demand to preserve catches of marlin shark sailfish and tuna has grown into a multi million industry. Vacationing anglers leave a slimy carcass to be painted and hung months later at a cost of hundreds of dollars, turning prize fish into display trophies.
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UNA Assistant Coaches Resign at North Alabama
Florence Alabama AP resignations accepted from four UNA assistant football coaches Wally Burnham Richie Gaskell Jim Blair and Ray Emanuel. President Guillot notes Head Coach Mickey Andrews remains. Andrews led Lions to 18 21 1 in four seasons after NAIA title at Livingston Carson-Newman finals.
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