Tanner Quint Wins 61-35 in Tanner Invitational
Tanner's Rattlers overwhelmed Rogersville 61-35 in the first round as Stan Keenum and Tom Sprague led with 15 points each, Kent Murphy 14, and Tucker the Tigers' top scorer with 10. East Limestone and Clements also won 49-37 and advance to meet Tanner and Rogersville.
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Larry Presnell
Steve Hargrove
Hal Parvin
Gwen Saxon
Mike Dornie
Donmenang Clements
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Bridges
E. Limestone
Clements Ul
John Sand
Wendell Houston
Butch McMeans
Tom
Leonague Coaney
Joe Crumley
Murphy Rogersville
Hardinghts
Brasher Carr Tucker
Bowers Hill
Iard
Rogersville
Fairview Aggies Dominate Locust Fork 67 to 43
Fairview Aggies defeated Locust Fork 67 43 on Friday night. Miller led with 14 points while Johnson and Mann added 13 each as Fairview improved to seven wins with ten players scoring. They host Hanceville next Tuesday.
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Fairview
Ags
Miller
Johnson
Mann
Florida Coach Pancoast Leaves for Georgia Job
Fred Pancoast has accepted a $19,000 a year offensive coaching post at the University of Georgia. Florida’s Dickey said he asked for delay but offered no definite terms. Ellenson reportedly has another university offer if he leaves the Florida staff and says he may stay if certain requests are met, though he has other attractive opportunities.
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University of Georgia
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University
Elleinson
Packers Returner Sets NFL Kickoff TD Record in 1967
Travis Williams of the Green Bay Packers returned four kickoffs for touchdowns during the 1967 NFL season, establishing the league record for kickoff return TDs in a single season.
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Green Bay Packers
Flood to Meet Attorneys in Court Fight Over Reserve Clause
Curt Flood flew to New York for weekend strategy with Arthur Goldberg who may represent him in a federal suit to challenge baseballs reserve clause. The MLB Players Association backs Flood seeking free agent status after a set period, with Marvin Miller arranging Goldberg as counsel and aid for legal costs.
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Immient
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Major League Baseball Players Association
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Yankees
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Hamilton
Marvin Miller
Players’ Association
Miller
Goldberg
Curt
Justice Goldberg
Feel Betrayed: Alvarez laments coaching change at Florida
Carlos Alvarez, star Florida receiver, says he feels betrayed by the handling of coach Ray Graves’s departure and Doug Dickey’s hiring. He criticizes the process, urges candor with players, and hopes for a straight word from University President Stephen O’Connell while remaining with the Gators.
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Florida Gators
Ray Graves
Doug Dickey
Dickey
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Gators
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O’connell
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Alvarez
Fred Pancoast
Georgia
Pancoast
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O'Connell
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University of Florida
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Raiders Chiefs Set for AFL Title Showdown in Oakland
AFL play-off changes brought the top two teams, Oakland and Kansas City, to a title clash. The Chiefs beat the Jets and the Raiders routed the Oilers, with past meetings favoring Oakland as both clubs prepare for a decisive game.
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Jerry Mays
John Madden
Stram
Len Dawson
New Year's fitness plan from Dr George Sheehan urges walking then jogging
The article cites Dr George A Sheehan recommending a gradual start with frequent walks, then short jogs for a healthier lifestyle. Beginners should begin with a quarter mile segments, build to a mile in two weeks, and increase as endurance grows. Swimming is advised if injuries occur.
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California
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North Texas State players quit South team over hotel racism
Four Black players from North Texas State University and East Texas State left the South team two days before the American Bowl in Tampa after a racist incident at the Sheraton Tampa Hotel. Ron Shanklin said hotel staff failed to explain the reasons for the disturbance as they were escorted from a private party.
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Fla
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Arizona
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Holloway
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Ariz
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Texar- Kana
Kerr Leaves Suns After Resigning As Coach General Manager
Johnny Kerr resigns as Phoenix Suns coach and general manager. Jerry Colangelo to serve as interim coach and chief scout. Suns sit 15-23 in the Western Division with plans to hire a new coach after the season.
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Ariz
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National Basketball Association
Kerr
Colangelo
San Diego Rockets
Notre Dame Coaches Split on Challenge Bowl and Postseason
Ara Parseghian cautioned that a Challenge Bowl could ease confusion but stressed realistic limits on postseason play. He noted college authorities favor existing bowls, prefer a flexible policy, and suggested one extra week could clear the issue.
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Texas
Moose Krause
Notre Dame
Southern California
Tom Gatewood
Bob Olson
Ohio State
Krause
Bo Schembechler suffers mild heart attack in Rose Bowl period
University of Michigan coach Bo Schembechler was hospitalized in Pasadena after a mild heart attack during the Rose Bowl game against USC. Athletic director Don Canham said the 40 year old coach is progressing satisfactorily and expected to remain at St Luke's Hospital for at least two weeks.
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University of Michigan
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University of Southern California
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Southern Cal
Michigan
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Wolverine
Canham
Wolverines
Angels Split 12-Game Set With Orioles Last Season
The California Angels clashed with the Baltimore Orioles in a 12 game series last season. Boston's eight win four loss record against the Orioles stood as the next strongest mark against the American League champions.
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