Bob Prince, Pirates Broadcaster, Dies at 68
Longtime Pittsburgh announcer Bob Prince, famed for his raspy voice and quotable style, died at Presbyterian University Hospital after cancer surgery. He spent 1947 1975 with the Pirates, delivering lore filled play by play and earning the nickname The Gunner. Survived by his wife Betty and two children Nancy and Robert Jr.
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Bird Refuses Excuses as Surgeons Gauge Elbow Pain
In a candid appraisal of Larry Bird, the star forward vows no excuses for off shooting as surgeons assess agonizing elbow and finger injuries sustained while playing. The piece contrasts Bird’s self-critique with team resilience, noting the Lakers’ rise and the Oilers’ grit, while highlighting Andy Hawkins’ dramatic playoff transformation with the Padres.
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Cox set to meet Rice in Fort Worth boxing bout
Former Odessan Gordon Cox, 8-0, faces Beaumont’s John Rice in a super middleweight bout at Fort Worth. Cox, trained by Gorman's Super Pros, touted as in peak shape with daily five-mile runs and sparring, following a first round KO on May 16 and seven career KOs.
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Sisters chase archery glory at nationals amid family ties
The sisters Trina and Holly compete in young adult and adult division events on outdoor 28 station and indoor courses. They describe techniques finger tap and mechanical releases, target panic, and the grind of preparing for possible Olympic ambitions while pursuing college plans in Texas.
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NIT field rumors swirl before news conference
A tournament spokesman refused to discuss teams while newspapers listed possible participants. St John’s and Louisville were semifinalists last year, with UCLA eventual winner. Regional sites were Houston Hartford Indianapolis and Denver for the NIT finals at Madison Square Garden.
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Cowboys Eye Leadership Change Amid Playoff Speculation
The note considers whether Dallas could have made the playoffs with a different quarterback and leader, questioning Hogeboorn or White at the helm. It suggests a single stronger leader might have improved the team’s chances, while referencing the ongoing Pepsi-Coke debate as a broader aside.
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Cowboys struggle with quarterback controversy echoes past eras
A reader comments on TV commercials, the White Hogeboom challenge, and the Cowboys, saying the team regresses to old behavior with Morton and Staubach era quarterback turmoil, turning fans away.
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Wyoming official counters school basketball graduation rate
University of Wyoming officials dispute a USA Today survey claiming a 40 percent basketball player graduation rate for 1972 to 1982, saying the rate has risen to 56 percent and overall student athlete graduation rates exceed 80 percent in recent years. Sally Jones, athletic academic counselor, notes steady improvement.
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