Ballot Boxes Close for Hall of Fame Vote
AP Special Correspondent Will Grimsley reviews baseball Hall of Fame balloting noting Willie Mays as a near certainty and Duke Snider as a strong possibility. It questions why Roger Maris and Enos Slaughter sit on the edge of inclusion, highlighting Maris's 1961 season and fan backlash.
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Rams Fire Foster Andersen and Two Assistants
Los Angeles Rams dismiss offensive line coach Foster Andersen offensive backfield coach Max Coley and quarterback coach Charlie Waller amid organizational shakeup.
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Texas High School Basketball Rankings Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Fort Worth Star-Telegram releases latest Texas high school basketball rankings with records. Class 4A lists top teams led by Madison 27 0 and Dunbar 24 3, while Class 3A features Silsbee 24 1 and Mineral Wells 3 index leaders and strong state contenders.
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Stingers send Davis to minors for more ice time
Cincinnati defenseman Kelly Davis, from Grand Prairie Alberta, was assigned to the Philadelphia Firebirds of the AHL on a 24 hour recall after 18 games with the Stingers. He has 0 goals, 1 assist and 20 penalty minutes.
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Coaxed out of retirement Jackie Smith attends Super Bowl portrait session
Jackie Smith, a 15 year NFL veteran, attends his first Super Bowl photo day with the Cowboys after being coaxed out of retirement to replace injured Jay Saldi. He recalls past playoff battles with St Louis and expresses hope to return next season, saying he feels young again and grateful for a second chance. He describes the scene at Yankee Stadium as surreal with media chaos and a hopeful mood among old teammates.
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Andrews 73 Pecos 49 in fast paced district clash
The Pecos Eagles lose to the Andrews Mustangs 73 to 49 dropping to 0-2 in district play. Larry Mosby led Pecos with 20 points while Lawrence McCain scored 26 for Andrews. The game featured a high first quarter and a 31-18 halftime margin for Andrews. The Eagles host Ector Friday at 6:15 and 8 p.m.
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Bean Aims to Win Phoenix Open as Favorite
AP Golf Writer describes Andy Bean's bold readiness for the Phoenix Open. The 6 foot 4 star notes he’s playing well enough to win, reflecting on last year’s near miss and his evolving image. The field is one of the strongest in the event’s history as practice rounds proceed.
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Transactions: Expos sign Parrish and others in 1980s era
National League moves show Montreal Expos signing Larry Parrish third baseman Warren Cromartie Andre Dawson and Ellis Valentine as outfielders. St Louis Cardinals sign Darold Knowles to a two year contract. Boston Celtics trade Bill Knight to Indiana for Rick Robey. WHA Cincinnati Stingers send Kelly Davis defenseman to Philadelphia in AHL. NFL Chicago Bears announce Jon Morris retirement at center.
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Lost in Texas Tennis: Fromholtz Edges Stoll in First Round
In Houston the fifth seed Diane Fromholtz nearly forfeited her first round match at the $125,000 Women's Pro Tennis Tournament after misrouting near Katy. She recovered to beat Caroline Stoll 7-5 6-2 as top spin tactics tested her early, while Virginia Wade rallied to defeat Barbara Jordan 7-5 6-1 and Bettyann Stuart upset Betty Stove 6-3 6-3. Martina Navratilova headlined the day with Renee Richards awaiting her in today’s action.
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Golf Classic attracts sports stars at Coral Country Club
Miami AP reports Dan Pastorini Houston Oilers Jim Rice Boston Red Sox Telry Savalas among entries for Thursdays Super Bowl Golf Classic. Otto Graham defending champion. Former winners Don Sutton Dodgers Johnny Bench Reds also set to play on the Blue Monster course.
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