Pro football injuries reshape lives of two NFL wives
Betty Manders and Trudy Philbin, wives of Dallas Cowboys center Dave Manders and New York Jets end Gerry Philbin, share how constant injuries affect family life. They describe hospital visits, daily routines, and adjustments as their husbands face repeated hits, surgeries, and brace wear while planning for life after football.
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Torre wins Hutch Award for 1971 season
Joe Torre of the St. Louis Cardinals, NL batting champion and MVP, won the Hutch Award for 1971. The prize honors the late Fred Hutchinson's competitive spirit and Torre edged Willie McCovey Hank Aaron and Ron Santo in voting after a .363 batting average and 137 RBIs.
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Juarez Embraces American Football Ahead of Sun Bowl
In Juarez across from El Paso, football grows as a craze beyond bullfighting. About 2000 locals and friends plan to attend the Iowa State versus Louisiana State Sun Bowl, a sharp rise from crowded bullrings. The Sun Bowl's 1945 Mexico game sparked the start of cross border gridiron interest.
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Plano Wilmington NBC showdown kicks early NEC title race
In an early season NBC clash, 3-0 Plano visits 3-0 Wilmington to break the NEC tie and shape next week's Plano Holiday Tournament. Both teams seek momentum as district foes and tournament favorites, with several NEC and CVC games on tap.
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Plano Tournament Opens as NE Conference Leaders Lead
Plano and Wilmington sit atop the Northeast Conference as the Plano Holiday Tournament starts Monday. The eight team event runs four days with 11 games including first round Monday and Tuesday, semifinals Tuesday, and consolation and championship games through Thursday.
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Angels Hire Lowrey To Coach Third Base
The California Angels appointed former roommate Harry Lowrey to coach third base under new manager Del Rice. In Massachusetts, the Gridiron Club of Boston named Bruce Laird of American International College as New England's outstanding college football player for 1971.
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Peanuts” Lowrey
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New England
Ex champ Dick Tiger dies at 42 in Enuga Nigeria
Former world boxing champion Dick Tiger died at 42 in Enugu after a liver illness. He won the world middleweight title at 33 by defeating Gene Fullmer, held it again after losing to Joey Giardello, and later captured the light heavyweight crown from Jose Torres. Tiger was named Fighter of the Year by Ring Magazine in 1962 and 1966 and won the Edward J. Neil Memorial Award in 1963 and 1966.
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Jose Torres
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