Names that shape a life through sports and fate
The piece riffs on the Alex Karras theory that a name steers a career, citing Hooker and other players. It notes how strong names suggest athletic paths, while ordinary names may limit future choices, and reflects on aging athletes and a quirky UPI story about Fair Hooker.
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Fall Kills MacKinnon in San Diego
Funeral services for Jacque MacKinnon 36 former San Diego Charger tight end will be held Saturday. He died after a fall at a bar following a two hour earlier minor car crash and head injuries at Scripps Memorial Hospital. MacKinnon joined the Chargers in 1967 and played through 1968 before moves to Green Bay Oakland and retirement from football in 197?. He briefly returned with the World Football League and then left the sport for health food business.
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Colts GM retracts 1974 loss report and denies move plans
Baltimore Colts general manager Joe Thomas said his earlier report that the club lost money in 1974 was premature. An interim audit shows the Colts did not operate in the red last year and there are no plans to relocate, despite cautious comments about future years. The team is owned by Robert Irsay.
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Drew tops Wilkes in rookie showdown as Hawks win
John Drew scored 38 points with 15 rebounds for Atlanta in a 110 106 victory over Golden State as Keith Wilkes posted 17 points and 11 rebounds. Tom Van Arsdale added 29 for the Hawks while Rick Barry led the Warriors with 28.
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Bruins near clinching ninth straight Pac Eight title
UCLA can seal its ninth consecutive Pacific Eight title with a win over USC at the Sports Arena on Saturday. The Bruins enter the finale tied with USC, while Oregon State sits one game back at 10-3 behind UCLA’s 11-2. Oregon State plays at Oregon Saturday.
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Fitzsimons Close Behind Courtney At Citrus Open
Chuck Courtney shot a six under par 66 to lead the Citrus Open at Rio Pinar. Pat Fitzsimons shared second after a bogeyless 67 as Mark Hayes also shot 67. The 6929 yard layout hosted tight scoring with Birdie opportunities throughout the round.
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Rained Out Weekend Cancellations Hit Local Sports
Rain canceled two Babe Ruth League baseball playoffs and two golf matches and a weekend schedule. The swimming tri meet among Lompoc Cabrillo and Santa Maria proceeded at Santa Maria. Babe Ruth tryouts at Pioneer Park were postponed with 13 year olds Wednesday 5 15 pm and 14 15 year olds Thursday. Signups remain Sunday at Pioneer Park. No makeup dates announced for other rainouts.
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Bearcats Paint Home Court Echoes For 21 Seasons
The University of Cincinnati may move to Riverfront Coliseum next season after 21 years at Armory Fieldhouse. Fans recall a painted court with UC letters, Bearcats bunkers, a boxing-glove mascot, and Fred Fireball Lusk leading cheers as Cincinnati secured its 33rd straight home win.
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Free Throws Dominate ACC Tournament Escapes
NC State NC Wake Forest and Clemson edge Duke while NC State, UNC and Clemson convert late free throws to reach ACC semifinals in Greensboro. Davis leads UNC with 31. Thompson sets ACC scoring mark. Maryland awaits NC State and UNC. Furman and ECAC teams pursue NCAA berths as Rutgers St. John’s win in New York region.
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