Public address announcer Jon Condon recalls career at MSG
Friends say they'd rather meet the Green Bay Packers in a dark alley than face his job. Condon, MSG's veteran announcer for 16 years, has called over 1,100 basketball games and boxing promos. He recalls Bradley's 41 points in 1964 and Mikan's no free throws in 1954 as unforgettable moments.
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Jon Condon
Green Bay Packers
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Bill Bradley
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George Mikan
Airborne Horseplayers Get to Track on Time
New York horseplayers inactive since Aqueduct closed in mid December rush to Kennedy Airport for 10 am flights. National Airlines offers Daily Double flights to Miami with racing papers, mock wagers, and boarding announcements, while some airports ban in flight narration. Passengers enjoy the novelty as stewardesses note the curious behavior of travelers.
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Fred Caposella
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Legion of the Lost
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Hialeah
Slow Cat Heads Up AFL Champs
Joel Collier, the 60-year-old youngest major pro coach, leads the Buffalo Bills after a long AFL defense tenure with Ralph Wilson backing him. A former Northwestern end and Big Ten captain, Collier emphasizes meticulous prep, non flashy leadership, and steady performance as the Bills aim for continued success.
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Oldermanle
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Evanston
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Collier
Wildcats
Tie
Raymond Berry
Eyveret Dirksen
Buddy Thomas
Western Illinois University
Young Collier
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Saban
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AFL
George Allen
Rams
Golf in Twilight Norway and NBA Drama in Baltimore
Scandinavian golf thrives in long twilight with players like Marilynn Smith seen at Oslo Golf Club as courses near lakes pose scenic yet tough rounds. In Baltimore, Johnny Kerr, the NBA Iron Man, rebounds and contemplates recovery time after a rough fall, joking about needing a minute and a half to recuperate while ref Mendy Rudolph checks on him.
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Oslo Golf Club
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Oslo
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Baltimore
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