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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1980

Page

16

One leg, big heart: Carl Joseph leads Madison athlete life

Carl Joseph, a 19-year-old Madison High School athlete in Florida, plays nose guard, discus, and dunking feats despite a wooden leg. His determination impressed local coaches and drew attention from major programs, culminating in Carl Joseph Day as national figures praised his drive.

Madison, Fla Carl Joseph Madison Jim Wyche Joseph Florida Gladys Joseph Davis Lavon Bell Frank Yanassy Vanessy

Cardinals in bus altercation mars Cincinnati scene

In Cincinnati a scuffle broke out among as many as ten St Louis Cardinals after a bus arrival, pitting John Fulgham against Keith Hernandez over pitching woes and past taunts. No injuries occurred, both players avoided comment, and manager Herzog held a team meeting amid discussions of the incident.

Wyche Joseph Harry Gilmer St. Louis Cardinals Gilmer Green Bay Packers Bart Starr Cincinnati Houston Stouffer Cincinnati Towers John Fulgham Keith Hernandez Hernandez Fulgham Fulgh Montreal Herzog Reds

ElShafei, Borg to meet again at Wimbledon opener

Ismael ElShafei of Egypt, one of three players who have beaten Bjorn Borg at Wimbledon, advances to play Borg again after a 6-3 6-2 5 7 6-4 win over Glen Petrovic. Borg, champion with 28 straight Wimbledon wins, holds four straight singles titles. Paish, Austin, Gomez and withdrawals affect seedings as the draw begins.

Wimbledon England Ismael ElShafei Egypt Bjorn Borg Borg E Shafer Imbledon Austin Andres Gomez Ecuador

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