Connie Hawkins Faces Past He Was Denied In NBA
Hal Beck profiles Connie Hawkins, the legend of New York playgrounds who was barred from the NBA for years amid a college fixing scandal. After a lengthy antitrust suit, Hawkins won a settlement in 1969 and finally played in the NBA before retiring to Pittsburgh.
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Ten Napel Fights to Return to NFL After Near Fatal Crash
Falcons linebacker Ten Napel survived a near fatal car wreck and after 32 weeks in a coma is now training with Atlanta aiming to play again this season. Coaches note gradual progress with two miles running, while acknowledging ongoing weakness in the right arm and leg.
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Martin denies Yanks signed bottom line in Chicago row
Billy Martin denied that Yankees players signed the bare bottom of a woman who allegedly exposed herself on the team bus in Chicago after a late August series. He showed Exhibit A photo in Yankee Stadium and said neither he nor Morabito were on the bus. Catfish Hunter supported Martin’s version.
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Rankin ends victory drought in Meadow Brook LPGA Classic
Judy Rankin finally snapped a year-long drought by defending her title in the $100,000 Meadow Brook Club classic. A final round 70 gave her four under 288 total over 72 holes while Beth Daniel finished second with 290 and Donna Caponi Young was third at 292. rain delayed the final round, aiding Rankin’s rally.
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Tekulve Still Warries Over Phillies In NL East Race
Pirates reliever Kent Tekulve recalls past series with the Phillies as Pittsburgh wins 9 to 1 in Philadelphia. Phils fall eight games back, Expos 22 back, Houston tops Montreal as J.R. Richard earns his fifth straight win with a five hitter and seven strikeouts. Jeff Leonard drives in three for Houston.
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Bland Upsets No 2 Seed At Canadian Open
Nina Bland, 20, of Canada, delivered her biggest career win by defeating second seed Renata Tomanova of Czechoslovakia 6-1 6-4 in the first round of the Canadian Open. Tomanova briefly rallied from 4-0 down in the second set but Bland finished strong to advance.
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