McWhorter named SEC commissioner in Alabama reveal
Dr Boyd McWhorter was named to succeed A M Coleman as Southeastern Conference commissioner, effective August 1. He resigned as dean at the University of Georgia to take the post, saying he will focus on keeping the conference strong, credible, and competitive in football and other sports. He noted a salary around 35000 and praised the conference’s scholar athletes and program.
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A. M. ‘Tonto’ Coleman
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School of Arts and Sciences
University of Georgia
Athens
Pirates Beat Cubs Behind Blass Eighth Win Streak
Roberto Clemente drove in two runs with a windblown triple as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 4-2. Steve Blass notched his eighth straight win with help from Dave Giusti in the ninth after a walk to Rick Monday. The Pirates, leaders in the NL East, scored three in the fourth inning off Ferguson Jenkins.
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Ron Santo
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Pittsburgh
Jamieson Leads Western Open With 67 Round
Jimmy Jamieson, 29, shot four under par 67 to lead the Western Open after two rounds at Sunset Ridge. He totaled 135 for 36 holes, seven under par, two strokes ahead of Doug Sanders in windy conditions. Rounds featured high scores due to brutal weather and notable players absent.
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Sunset Ridge Country Club
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North Shore
Doug Sanders
J.C. Snead
R. H. Sikes
Hale Irwin
Steve Oppermann
Tom Weiskopf
Charles Coody
Tommy Aaron
Georgia
Billy Casper
Bruce Crampton
Tony Jacklin
England
West All-Stars Favored In 12th Coaches All-America Game
West quarterbacks Jerry Tagge and Jack Mildren bring the edge over the East led by Paul Miller and Joe Gilliam in Lubbock. Bryant praises Gilliam while Fairbanks plans a Wishbone-T option. The game at Jones Stadium kicks at 8:45 p.m. EDT with ABC televising. Johnny Musso heads the East ground game. Kinney and Mozisch lead the West backs in a 6-5 series tie.
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Nebraska
Jeff Kinney
Houston
Tom Mozisch
West
Chuck Hixson
Sanders Birdies No. 5 at Sunset Ridge in Western Open
Doug Sanders raises a fist in celebration after holing a birdie at the fifth hole during the second round at Sunset Ridge Country Club in the Western Open.
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Rick Barry A Warrior in Court Victory
A federal judge ruled Rick Barry under contract to the Golden State Warriors and barred him from playing for any other team. The ruling deemed Barry's Warriors deal binding and warned of irreparable injuries if he joined a rival, amid a multi year dispute.
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Quarry Aims for Ali Rematch in Las Vegas
Jerry Quarry predicts victory over Muhammad Ali in the Las Vegas bout, insisting Ali is not hard-hitting and claiming he was unlucky in their 1970 meeting. The card also features Mike Quarry versus Bob Foster, both bouts to be shown on closed circuit. Nevada commission altered a knockdown rule while keeping an eight-count, amid glove disputes and weigh-in targets around 197 to 220 pounds.
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Angelo Dundee
Nevada
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Rockets Trade Hayes to Baltimore Bullets
Houston Rockets trade center Elvin Hayes to the Baltimore Bullets for forward Jack Marin and undisclosed future considerations. Hayes, 26, a former University of Houston star, began with the Rockets in San Diego and continued in Houston. He leaves with a 328 game consecutive appearances and four straight leading scorer seasons.
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Hansen Let Go By Royals Freeing Roster Slot
Kansas City Royals released fielder Ron Hansen on Friday to clear a roster spot for prospect Bob Floyd. A team spokesman said the move grants Hansen irrevocable waivers, making him a free agent after a 72 hour period.
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City Net Squad Heads to Athens for First Ever Match
Decatur's Men's Tennis Association travels to Athens today to face Athens Municipal Tennis Team at 1 p.m. on Athens Tennis Courts. The squad seeks its first win of the year after a 6-1 start and a prior loss to Florence. Team members include Ted Thom John Burnett Jimmy McCrary Roger Gratwick Robert Henderson and Ray Albert.
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Roger Gratwick
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