Namath Leaves Football for Brighter Stage
Joe Namath's exit from football is portrayed with quiet sadness and promise of a larger career in broadcasting and Hollywood. The piece contrasts his quick departure with the potential for a dramatic final moment, recalls his Alabama years under Bear Bryant, and notes his down-to-earth roots and desire to teach.
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Crenshaw weighs in on PGA lifetime exemptions ruling
PGA controversy centers on a rule ending life time exemptions for past U S Open and PGA winners. Ben Crenshaw backs individual reviews while noting the impact on older stars and new players. A Jan. 23 suit seeks to block the rule, filed by attorney Jack McCann for 12 veterans including Burke Boros Ford Hebert and others.
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Doug Ford
Jay Hebert
Lionel Hebert
Don January
Dave Marr
Bobby Nichols
Bob Rosburg
Gene Sarazen
Sam Snead
Ken Venturi
Zavala B Team Falls to Aggressive Kermit in Clash
Phillip Jaquez reports Zavala B team drops to 7-3 as Kermit uses aggressive rebounding and hustle to secure the win. Zavala showed effort but could not counter the visitors' pressure on both ends.
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Zavala B Falls to Kermit in Close City Match
In a 31-26 defeat, Zavala drops to 7-3 with Kermit dominating early. Cooper leads Kermit with 10 points while Ricky Lara and teammates battle hard for Zavala as coach Doug Ward praises the effort and Zavala B heads to Alpine with dual-squad aims.
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Roth leads by 420 pins in Dallas PBA finale
Mark Roth, 26, of New York, holds a 420 pin edge over Johnny Petraglia and Marshall Holman as the 24 man finals in Grand Prairie, Texas narrow toward a $15,000 first prize on national television. Petraglia climbs after tough Las Vegas run. Holman eyes No. 1 seed. Roth aims to extend momentum, eyes record gap near 511 pins.
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Tennis Could Earn Spot In 1984 Olympic Games
London AP reports tennis faces slim odds for the 1984 Games yet remains optimistic. IOC consideration hinges on Los Angeles bid and host-city add powers, with tennis arguing it is organized in 68 countries and about 100 million players. Other sports also seek inclusion as program scope may shrink.
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Barons face Hawks. Jodzio out with flu
Cleveland winger Rick Jodzio misses Chicago visit and Sunday home game with the Atlanta Flames due to flu. Indians Pacers cancel Friday NBA game with Detroit because of a blizzard. no reschedule. Vic Rapp named CFL Coach of the Year after guiding the BC Lions to a 10-6 season and first place tie in the West. Tennessee signs 6-4, 220-pound WR Zeke Wallace as its 23rd football recruit, with seven more scholarships available this year.
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