Navy Sweeps Washington Touchdown Club Grid Awards
Navy led the 29th annual Washington Touchdown Club dinner sweeping three of four major college honors. Coach Wayne Hardin and QB Roger Staubach earned top college awards while Navy was named outstanding college team. Pro and small college and armed forces honors also were announced amid Kennedy tribute.
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Finley Faces League Pressure Over A's Move To Louisville
Charles O Finley sheds light at a New York meeting as American League club owners debate allowing the Oakland Athletics to relocate to Louisville or renew a Kansas City lease. Commissioner Ford Frick Cronin and other league officials voice strong opposition and warn of public reactions while Finley seeks votes to approve the franchise transfer.
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Azalea Invitational Dates Set For Azalea Golf
Charleston South Carolina announces the 19th Azalea invitational at Country Club of Charleston March 1922 chaired by Jack Hearne. About 180 amateur golfers from the Southeast expected to compete for the title won last year by Bill Christian of Aiken now residing in Walterboro.
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Greenville
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Sooners Not Surprised By Wilkinson Resignation
Oklahoma players expressed disappointment over Bud Wilkinson's resignation while not surprised by the move. Star backs Jim Grisham and Ralph Neely echoed mixed feelings, saying they understood his decision and would support him. Halfback Virgil Bell hinted Wilkinson may also resign as athletic director and pursue politics.
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Dietzel to Speak at Gastonia Sports Banquet
Paul Dietzel head football coach at Army will headline the Gastonia Chamber of Commerce Sports Banquet on Jan 27. The event expected to draw 700 fans with coaches and players from the Atlantic Coast Southern and Carolinas conferences. Dietzel, age 39, was national coach of the year before joining Army two years ago from LSU.
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Bud Wilkinson Steps Down As Sooner Coach May Run For Senate
Bud Wilkinson resigned as Oklahoma Sooners football coach and indicated possible Senate candidacy. He would leave athletic director post if a run becomes definite, with Regents discussing replacement options and noting Wilkinson’s decision could affect recruiting. He cited family duties and fitness program duties as factors shaping his choice.
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