Humility in sports and the rise of big mouths
A columnist laments braggadocio in athletics comparing past heroes to modern superstars. George Raveling urges coaches to teach humility, criticizing players who celebrate excessively after plays and suggesting a cultural shift toward self-promotion over restraint.
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Willie Mays
Hugh McElhenny
George Raveling
Southern Cal
Raveling
George
Rockies
North Carolina
Temple
Sports Bragging Cast as Spectacle in Modern Games
A critique of self promotion in sports notes legends like Frank Merriwell and Wilt Chamberlain, contrasts era values with today's athletes, and cites Mark Gastineau and Joe DiMaggio as symbols of humility. It argues television turns sport into soap opera and players prize publicity over teamwork.
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Frank Merriwell
Jack Armstrong
Wilt Chamberlain
Mark Gastineau
Joaquin Andujar
Hitler
Compiegne
Spain
Sugar Ray Robinson
J. Simpson
Ted Williams
John Updike
Reveling
Washington State
Iowa
USC
George
Kareem Abdul
Jabbar
Bill Walton
Marcus Johnson
Ivan Lendl
Adidas
Avis
Scripps Howard News Service
Canadian American Winter Golf Classic Aids Cancer Society
The Canadian American Winter Golf Classic was held March 13 at the Santa Rosa Beach Club to benefit the South Walton Unit of the American Cancer Society. Winners included Will Schmitz and Hank Wmann. other prize teams featured Gene Brooks and Mil lie Lewis. A 5K race at the Niceville Softball Complex, starting 8 am, raised funds for the Constitution anniversary observance with entry fees 8 to 9 dollars. James Campbell can provide more details.
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South Walton
American Cancer Society
Santa Rosa and Beach Club
Will Schmitz
Japp
Reg Weetman
Hank Wmann
Gene Brooks
Lula Peterson
Ken Wagner
Millie Lewis
Arnie Erion
Dottham
Karl Katteraas
Pat Oldie
Aragner
Barney Wi
Marie Weetman
South Walton Unit
City of
Niceville
American SC Cstans
City of Niceville
U.S
James Campbell
Tops to Host Elleci Mixed Doubles In April
Tops to host Elleci mixed doubles championships April 10 12 with compass draw. Unsanctioned event open A B C divisions. Entry 16 dollars per team. Register by April 8. Call Racquet Club at 267 9222 ask for Pat or Teri.
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Tops
Elleci
Pat
Teri
Steele's Sports Co
USSSA
Panama City Beach
Wayne Boyd
Liddon Place
Lynn Haven
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Cancer Society
The
Choctawhatchee High School Bookkeeping Office
Legion
Panama City
DLL
GAN Elmeelite
al Raper Air Conditioning & Heating Services
Florida
Guy
A.M
Azalea Drive
Continental Express
Cliff Drysdale
Andres Gimeno
Neale Fraser
Owen Davidson
Mal Anderson
Fred Stolle
Marty Mulligan
Ramanathan Krishnen
McRae's Department
Santa Rosa
Ft. Walton Beach
Bluewater Bay
Shoreline Village
Destin
P.O
Vere
Airport Rd
K-92
Delchamps
Poinciana Blvd
Sandestin Beach Resort
Odayact
Concerned Citizens
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