Gifts and sports musings from a restless week
Column notes a buyout offer for the Oakland A's and criticizes Peter Finley’s sales voiding by Kuhn. It laments sports figures including Henry Aaron and Willie Mays aging, praises Burningtree events, and mentions Jimmy Connors, Chris Evert, Jack Nicklaus, Muhammad Ali, and a Foreman rematch scenario with skepticism about retirement and legacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muhammad Ali
George Foreman
Henry Aaron
Willie Mays
Red Raiders face tougher schedule in TVA tourney build up
Coach Earl Morris names seven key players for year as Red Raiders stress all-out effort in every quarter. He cites a strong schedule with no weak teams and notes Russellville game in the TVA Tournament on Jan. 4 as a test. Coach Wallace Sanders describes a young team gaining experience with two seniors in backcourt and leadership as top priority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Earl Morris
Morris
Brian Coleman
Bennie Perrin
Curtis Brannon
Stanley Thompson
Mitch Norton
Joe Morris
Labron Davis
Local high school hoops notes from Falkville and Hartselle
Dec 26 1976 Decatur Daily reports on Falkville Blue Devils rough start and junior expectations as Steve Shadden and Tanyler must lift the team. They host East Limestone Jan 4 at Falkville. Hartselle Tigers under first year coach Roger Mathis show a 4 2 record with Russell Screws and Kirby as key players and defend better in upcoming Christmas Tournament at Athens against East Limestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Shadden
Tanyler
Sanders
Blue Devils
East Limestone
Falkville
Hartselle
Roger Mathis
Tigers
Mathis
Malcolm Russell
Greg Screws
Ken Kirby
Tiger
Athens
Calhoun Faces Challenge After Strong Alex City Win
Calhoun laid down a stifling defense to defeat Alex City, holding them to 38 percent shooting while limiting a 114-point-per-game offense. Williamson leads Calhoun with 14.6 points and 12.3 rebounds per game, aided by 83 percent free throws and 2.6 blocks per game. Coach Shuttleworth stresses conditioning timing and retention of his system as keys to a strong second half ahead of 12 consecutive conference games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calhoun
Alex City Cagers
Alex City
Shuttleworth
Alex Cagers
Hawks
Williamson
Guntersville
Kim
Frank Moore
Austin
Earnest Thompson
Elmo Alexander
Orr
Northeast Mississippi Jr. College
Carter Plans Big TV Card Across Elite Military Schools
Carter outlined a heavyweight aligned telecast featuring Bo Duran versus Vilomar Fernandez in Panama and a Foreman versus Young double header with Duran facing Hector Medina. He also proposed eight weight division elimination bouts for United States championships with 1.5 million in purse money, broadcast without admission charges at West Point, Annapolis, and Marion Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bo Duran
Vilomar Fernandez
Panama
George Foreman
Larry Middleton
Foreman
Jimmy Young
Duran
Hector Medina
Lexington
West Point
Annapolis
Marion Correctional Institute
Marion
Ohio
Tennis and Golf Standouts Dominate Year in Prizes
Jack Nicklaus topped the money list with 266 438 dollars though not winning a major. Ray Floyd won the Masters, J Pate the U S, Johnny Miller the British Open, and Dave Stockton the PGA. Judy Rankin led the Ladies PGA in money and Player of the Year. Chris Evert swept Wimbledon and the U S Open earning 328 165 dollars. Jimmy Connors set a 607 335 prize money record with a Las Vegas 250 000 payoff. Panatta led Italy to a Davis Cup win as Borg Nastase and other rivals shaped a crowded season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Nicklaus
Ray Floyd
J Pate
U. S
Johnny Miller
Dave Stockton
Judy Rankin
South Africa
Lamar Hunt
Chris Evert
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Jimmy Connors
Las Vegas
Manuel Orantes
Connors
Bjorn Borg
Sweden
Adriano Panatta
Italy
Ilie Nastase
Forest Hills
Panatta
Chile
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Oakland A’s
Kuhn
Finley
Charles O. Finley
Hubert Green
Jerry Pate
Mac McClendon
Burningtree Country Club
Spirit of America
Nadia Comancei
Olga
the Decatur Daily
Patriots
West Morgan
Mickey Sutton
Carter
Sears
Dynaglass
Gos Tith
United States
Canada
Health Insurance Institute
Allen Hamilton
James
Riggs
E. Moulton St
Fidelity Federal Bidg
Puttom
O.E.R. Shock Ca
ALL Weather
Sears, Roebuck and CO
Allstate
Ystolee
Palcusmt
Battery Council International Standards
Whitewall
F.E.T
America
Penske
Decatur
Ala
Gateway Shopping Center
Huntsville
Florence, Ala
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