Franco Harris Finds Identity Beyond Race on Beach Meeting
The Pittsburgh Steelers rookie Franco Harris recounts a beach encounter with an old man who labeled him black, prompting Harris to discuss his mixed heritage. He explains living as a Black man in America while valuing individuality and rejects fitting into any single group. Harris recalls growing up mulatto with a white mother Gina and Black father, sharing family, early shoe shining work to help finances, and his stance on race amid athletic success and fan clubs in Pittsburgh.
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Improving Your Defensive Lob Depth and Swing Technique
A tennis tip explains why defensive lobs land short and provides a check list to ensure a complete stroke. It emphasizes watching the ball, firm wrist, full swing, and early racket preparation to hit deeper lobs that clear the baseline.
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Three VPs Named New York NBA Officials
UPI reports Commissioner Walter Kennedy announced three vice presidents for the NBA. Ross S. Tabor was named vice president of operations, Simon P. Gouldine vice president of administration, and Frederick W. Campbell vice president of marketing and president of NBA properties.
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49ers Depend On Jimmy Thomas In Key Candlestick Clash
San Francisco eyes a playoff spot with Jimmy Thomas in a two halfback lineup alongside Vic Washington against Minnesota. Thomas highlighted by a 22 yard run, while fullback Larry Schreiber and Ken Willard are hurt or ill. A win keeps the 49ers alive. loss opens playoff paths for Atlanta or Los Angeles. Minnesota sits out of contention, weak against the run but strong in pass defense.
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Colts and Vikings Drift as Spoilers in Final Games
The 1972 season sees the Baltimore Colts and Minnesota Vikings fading from title contention to spoiler roles. Both teams confront injuries and weak defenses, with Unitas and Tarkenton shuffling quarterback duties as they close their campaigns against the Miami Dolphins and San Francisco 49ers, respectively.
NFL First If Dolphins Reach Perfect Season
The report notes the Dolphins chase a playoff push and a possible perfect record, while San Francisco needs a win or tie to clinch the NFC West. It outlines scenarios involving Atlanta, the Rams, and several Sunday games, plus Monday’s result Oakland 24 NY Jets 16 and award updates from Maxwell Club and NY Football Writers Association.
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Questions and Answers About Life Insurance
A Life Insurance Q A column explains fixed dollars can yield substantial gains through early death, then guides readers on how much and what kind of policy to own. It invites visits to the office at 105 N H Street or calls to RE 6-4521, evenings RE 6-1994, by Bob J. Gaston.
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