Free agent George Allen makes final visit to park
Washington AP reports unemployed George Allen bade farewell at Redskins Park as he said he would vacation with his family in warmth and swim. Redskins president Williams said Allen quit not fired, noting a proposed four year extension worth 250000 yearly but unsigned. Allen led Redskins to five playoff appearances in five years and blamed no one.
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Jack Pardee
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Edward Bennett Williams
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Cowboys stars to play in January best-ball tour
Dallas Cowboys noted players D D Lewis Bob Breunig and Golden Richards will join in a January 27 28 best-ball golf championship in Scottsdale Arizona sponsored by American Airlines. Reds name Mike Compton Tampa farm club manager and other NL moves. First baseman Jack Baker signs with Indians for 1978 season.
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D.D. Lewis
Bob Breunig
Golden Richards
American Airlines
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Jack Baker
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Boston Red Sox
Baker
Duran and DeJesus Predict Knockout In Undisputed Title Fight
In Las Vegas both fighters forecast a knockout as Roberto Duran of Panama and Esteban DeJesus of Puerto Rico prepare for the world lightweight championship. Duran, favored at 2-1, vows to KO his rival, while DeJesus says he will stop Duran. Promoter Robert Blond had sought a court injunction over a proposed Feb. 4 Panama City bout.
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Eddie Mathews Absent Hall of Fame Praise for Modern Players
Eddie Mathews, new Hall of Fame inductee, says some current players belong in the Hall of Shame. He notes modern players lack daily effort and happiness, cites money as a distraction, and recalls his own 17-year career with 512 home runs. Mathews, a former Braves slugger and Atlanta manager, now scouts for Milwaukee.
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City Major League Bowling Excitement Reaches Peak
A colorful quote captures fans and players buzzing as City Major League Bowling reaches a fever pitch. The young batter with a .271 average headlines a day packed with high scoring frames and tense moments.
Three coaches oppose national playoff for top college team
Notre Dame stars Ross Browner Ken McAfee defend academic factors and oppose a national playoff as top teams gather in Houston for the Lombardi Award banquet. Texas tackle Brad Shearer and Kentucky end Ken Still join the event with Dan Devine Fred Akers and Fran Curci named among hosts. Rep. Jack Kemp to speak at $100 plate event honoring former coach.
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Fred Akers
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Mathews inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame, others linger
Eddie Mathews becomes the newest Hall of Fame inductee as Enos Slaughter, Duke Snider, Pee Wee Reese, Roger Maris and others wait in the wings. The piece notes Hall voting is a popularity contest influenced by personal biases, with Slaughter and Maris highlighted as longshots despite strong careers. It contrasts Ruth Cobb Williams and past snubs, and reviews how fame can hinge on intangible traits while listing other baseball legends and context.
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Enos Slaughter
Duke Snider
Pee Wee Reese
Roger Maris
Willie Mays
Frank Robinson
Peewee Reese
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Old Times Committee
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