Speedy Duncan Faces Deadly Punts Under Lights
NEA Sports explores Washington Redskins return specialist Speedy Duncan who fields about 70 punts a season. He describes fear from defenders, the mental battle to focus on the ball, and the pressure of playing behind blinding stadium lights and hostile crowds. Duncan notes few players pass his yardage milestone and reflects on rookie nerves.
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Speedy Duncan Chooses Tough Road in Return Duties
The article profiles rider Speedy Duncan, a punt returner famed for speed and nerve. It notes his Alabama roots, street football scars, and his focus on quick starts and split-second direction changes. It contrasts punt and kickoff returns and describes the intimidation tactics players face.
Alston Named Manager of Year in National League
Dodgers skipper Walt Alston captured the National League Manager of the Year award for the fifth time with 72 votes. He led Los Angeles to a second place finish in the NL West, one game behind San Francisco, after an 18th season at the helm. Danny Murtaugh placed third for guiding the Pirates to the World Series title. Dick Williams earned the American League honor earlier in the week.
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Ohio
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Dick Williams
Oakland Athletics
Supreme Court to rule on Curt Flood's case
The Supreme Court agreed to hear Flood's bid to apply antitrust laws to baseball, a challenge to the reserve system and team control. Flood seeks to overturn baseball's status as a sport rather than a business, with a decision expected by June after arguments set for mid January.
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Pecos Eagles Hold 59th In Harris 3A Football Poll
Pecos Eagles sit 59th in the Harris ratings for 3A football this week after a two game skid. They travel Friday to face Kermit, whose Yellow Jackets rose to 66th in the poll. Kermit sits 3-2 while Pecos stands 2-4. Area 4A teams Odessa Permian, San Angelo, Odessa, Midland, and Midland Lee are listed with various rankings. The 3A top twenty power ratings are also noted.
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Lakers debut new star coach Sharman in victory over Braves
The Los Angeles Lakers, now led by coach Bill Sharman, opened the season with a 123 106 win over the Buffalo Braves as Baylor Chamberlain and West contributed solidly. Milwaukee, Seattle, New York, Boston and Detroit also won in NBA action while ABA scores featured New York Utah and Indiana victories.
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Ben Davidson One of Few to Play NFL and AFL Title Games
Oakland Raider defensive end Ben Davidson, in his 11th pro season, is among the rare players who appeared in both an NFL title game and an AFL championship game before the leagues merged. Davidson played for the Green Bay Packers in the old NFL.
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Stars Crush Cougars 150 Points Set Scoring Records
Utah Stars route Carolina Cougars 150 93 for their third straight win under new coach LaDeil Anderson. Zelmo Beaty led with 26 as seven Stars scored in double figures. Indiana beat Denver 122 117 to remain 3 0 in the West. Nets beat Pittsburgh 130 120 and other NBA scores listed.
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Pecos Eagles rated 59th in Harris standings
The Eagles sit 59th in the Harris ratings, with Pecos remaining in the upper half of class AAA among 141 teams despite a 2 4 record. Upcoming games include Kermit at Pecos, plus a local seven game football contest with a $35 jackpot and entry details in the Enterprise.
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