West Yorks World Series parallels give Johnson praise
The piece draws parallels between Walter Johnson and Jerry West as the underdog finally wins major titles. It notes West and the Lakers clinching the NBA crown, Wilt Chamberlain as MVP, and honors Jerry West, Bill Sharman, and Red Holzman for enduring seasons and strong leadership.
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Knicks
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Lakers
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Jerry Lucas
Wilt
Sport Magazine
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Red Holzman
Net Tournament Opens As SEC Favorites Meet In Knoxville
Defending champ Georgia and Tennessee share favorite status in the Southeastern Conference tennis tournament at Knoxville. Friday features first-round singles and doubles. all championship matches set for Saturday. Georgia coach Dan Magill says the event will be the best in SEC history with veteran Danny Birch leading Georgia.
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Industrial League Opens With First Pitch By Bank Manager
Lester H. Smith, branch manager and senior vice president of Decatur State National Bank, threw out the first pitch to open the Industrial League season. The slow pitch city softball league kicked off Wednesday night.
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Alabama and Tennessee Vie for SEC Track Title in Baton Rouge
In a rare head-to-head SEC meet, Alabama and Tennessee clash for the SEC championship at LSU. Jan Johnson eyes 18 feet in pole vault while John Hannah and Mike Sullivan pace Alabama, and Danny Martin leads Tennessee in the javelin with other stars vying to set new marks. Alabama coach Bill McClain predicts a true final.
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Lee Topples Decatur Bears In Semi Finals
Austin blanks Hartselle 10-0 to reach the Tennessee Valley Conference Tournament semis while Mark McClanahan fires six innings of two hit ball with 12 strikeouts. Larry Mote blasts two solo homers for Lee as McClanahan and Wilburn secure the win over Decatur.
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Hoy Clark
M. Carter
Johnny Berrett
Clark
Lane Potter
Danville Falkville roar in county tournament showdowns
Danville and Falkville posted strong Morgan County Baseball Tournament openers with balanced pitching and timely hitting. Falkville beat Eva 12 2 behind Wayne Jackson four hitter and nine strikeouts while Danville beat Priceville 13 5 as David McNatt allowed seven hits.
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Jerry Warren
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Youth Leagues AMERICAN MINOR A Fh Red Sox Sailors and Reds Sox
Box score style note shows Red Sox and Sailors with players Paul Smith Elwin Maxey Richard Stover Robert McKwan Tim Sailors Joan Landers and Ronald Baldwin Tommy Shaw Rusty Terry competing in AMERICAN MAJOR Tigers vs Red Sox. Pitchers Johnny McDonald Scott Rhinehart Thrasher Bolan Sailors and Def fenbaugh appear. 18 lineups listed with infielders 2B Alan Phillips etc. Want ads conclude.
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Paul Smith
Elwin Maxey
Richard Stover
Robert McKwan
Paul* Smith
Kevin Maxey
McKwan
Stover
Joan Landers Red Sox
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Tommy Shaw
Rusty Terry
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Workman
Johnny McDonald
Scott Rhinehart
Jonathan Thrasher
Tommy Bolan
Jerry Sailors
Steve
Homero Blancas Wins Pro-Am at Colonial National Invitation
Homero Blancas shot a three under par 67 to win low pro honors in the pro am prelude to the $125,000 Colonial National Invitation Golf Tournament in Fort Worth Texas.
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Tex
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