Bob Jones Immortal Champion of the Golden Era Dies at 69
AP profile recalls Bob Jones in his Atlanta law office weeks before his Masters founded event. The golfer endured paralysis from 1948, but his mindset remained sharp as peers revered him as the era’s greatest shotmaker and a legendary figure in golf history.
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Arkansans Remember Bear Bryant On Liberty Bowl Day
MEMPHIS TENN Alvin Benn reports Arkansans in Memphis celebrate Paul Bear Bryant as Alabama coaches prepare for the Orange Bowl. Arkansas pride, local business plugs, and memories of Bryant mix with a TV blackout and heavy Liberty Bowl attendance concerns as fans hope for a strong turnout and local economic boost.
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Namath Set to Return as Jets Quarterback Next Season
New York Jets star Joe Namath plans to return at quarterback next season unless a major opportunity changes his mind. Namath said he must work hard to regain form after knee surgery and four late-season games, while receiver Don Maynard expressed confidence in his comeback and commitment to winning.
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Basketball Tonight West Point Tournament Pairings
Tonight at West Point Danville meets Hubbertville at 6. Cullman event features Cotaco against Lawrence County at 7 15 and Hartselle battles Warrior at 8 30. In Cullman Holly Pond takes on Phil Campbell and Arab faces Falkville.
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No Full Speed for Alabama in Orange Bowl prep
Alabama coach Bear Bryant said the team did not do full speed work in a Sunday practice ahead of the Orange Bowl against Nebraska. He characterized the session as pretty good with Terry Davis continuing to throw the ball well.
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Browns First to Crown Pro Football 1971
The Cleveland Browns claimed the first pro football crown in 1971 by winning the Central Division title in the American Football Conference.
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Svare Named San Diego Chargers Head Coach
Harland Svare will return as head coach of the San Diego Chargers next year after being appointed by President Eugene Klein who cited Svare’s leadership discipline and ability to work with younger players. Svare said he loves coaching and agreed it was best for the team despite earlier plans for an interim role.
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