Former prep star Greg Williams fights to beat crack addiction
Former Southeast High standout Greg Williams, once an All-City player, battles crack addiction and jail time while trying to be a father to a 3 month old boy in protective custody. He recalls a career cut short by injuries, poverty, and bad choices, but says a modeling job and church provided a base for a possible comeback as he faces parole conditions and custody concerns.
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Johnson: OHS star sets lofty postgrad goals
OHS senior Johnson capped a standout track season by placing in three events at state and anchoring two school record relays. He also rushed for 1,250 yards on 214 carries with 10 touchdowns, earning 5A first team offense honors. He plans to run track in college and aim for the Olympics.
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Ford pursues Yale coaching career before law school
Ford serves as assistant football and boxing coach at Yale to boost Yale Law School admission. Coaching delays delay acceptance to spring 1938. In April 1942 he joins the U.S. Naval Reserve as an ensign and becomes a preflight physical fitness instructor in Chapel Hill. A year later he serves aboard USS Monterey as athletic director and gunnery officer.
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Missouri Tigers Hit By Illness Before Sun Bowl
Missouri faced a sickness outbreak ahead of the Sun Bowl with more than 20 players out of practice three days before game day. Coach Gary Pinkel described an unhealthy spell as assistants and players were affected while Oregon State reported no similar issues ahead of their Friday clash.
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