Testaverde Wins Heisman as Highsmith Misses Final Cut
Vinny Testaverde, Miami quarterback, wins the Heisman Trophy after leading the nation in passing efficiency and guiding Miami to an 11-0 season. Alonzo Highsmith, Miami full back, is praised by Testaverde as the best player in the country, though he finishes outside the final ballot.
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New York
Vinny Tes
Vaverde
University
of Miami
Alonzo Highsmith
Testaverde
Highsmith
Ted
Miami
Ottis Anderson
Palmer
Michigan
Jim Harbaugh
Vinnie Scalvo
Leo
Armbrust
Teading
Briises
Inkster-Purtzer win big in JCPenney Classic
Inkster and Purtzer won the mixed team event at Bardmoor Golf Club posting 23 under 265 to capture the $650,000 JCPenney Classic. Skinner and Hulbert closed strong finishing two behind, while Lopez-Strange and Little-Sullivan trailed by five. Inkster praised the year and looked ahead to 1987 while Purtzer noted career-best earnings despite no further wins.
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Largo
Fla
Juhn Inster
Tom Purtzer
Inkster
Purtzer
Bardmoor Country Club
Val Skinner
Ithaca
Mike Hulbert
Tom
Inkster-Purtzer
Jan Stephenson
Fred Couples
Bardmoor North
Skinner
Nancy Lopez
Curtis Strange
Sally Little
Mike Sullivan
Hollis Stacy
Jay Haas
Debbie Massey
Mark McCumber
Lor Garbacz
Craig Stadler
Garbacz
Stadler
Inkster- Purtzer
USA keeps hopes alive in hot Yankee rivalry
In Fremantle Australia USA led by Tom Plackaller defeated Stars and Stripes and Dennis Conner by 42 seconds in the America's Cup. The win keeps USA tied for ninth with White Crusader and one point behind fourth place America. New Zealand built a big lead with Italia extending its record to 28 wins, while Challenge France was eliminated.
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Fremantle
Australia
USA
Tom Plackaller
Stars & Stripes
Dennis Conner
San Francisco
Gonner
Blackaller
Britain
White Crusader
America
Canada II
Btars & Stripes
French Kiss
Kiss
Marc Pajot
Challenge
France
Yves
New Zealand
Italia
Prench Kiss
America Ty
Malta
Votas
French Hiss
Crusades
Challenge France
Agzurra
Eagle
Canada Ti
Heart of America
Amelic I
White Cr
Bob Uecker Becomes Icon by Being Himself
Los Angeles Daily News columnist Rick Talley notes Bob Uecker’s rise to national recognition by mirroring his own persona. The piece highlights Uecker’s unique media presence and enduring appeal that stems from authenticity.
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Bob Uecker
America
Rick Talley
The
Los Angeles Daily News
By Rick Talley
Uecker Built Brand On Blue Collar Humor And Baseball
Veteran catcher turned TV host Bob Uecker leverages his self deprecating humor and authentic baseball roots into a wide public profile. From Miller Lite ads to Tonight Show appearances, he taps into fans who crave his every day appeal while balancing fame with a passion for the game.
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Bob Uecker
Yogi Berra
Uecker
Milwaukee
America
Johnny Carson
Whitey Ford
Dodger Stadium
Specator Uecker
Buddy
Ueck
Mo, Belvedere
Bey
Sandy Koufax
Sandy
Milwaukee Brewers
Besdes
Hollywood
St Lews Cardinals
Blazers Hopeful Bowie Out With Season Injury
Portland star Sam Bowie suffers a leg fracture that will hinder his season while he recovers. Bowie recalls hospital visits and compares his misfortune to others, saying he would rather it happen to him than to others and that he can handle it despite the setback. Trade chatter for baseball stars swells as winter meetings loom with Mets pursuing Kevin McReynolds and other pitchers in play. Yankees seek right-handed punch. Pirates shift to trade Tony Pena.
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Oklahoma
Brian Bosworth
Holy Cross
Gordie Lockbaum
Auburn
Brent Fullwood
Alabama
Cornelius Bennett
Penn State
Dr. Dozier
Fresno State
Kevin Sweeney
Ohio State
Chris Spielman
Testaverde
al Testaverde
Vinny
Miami
Indianapolis Colts
NFL
Portland Trail Blazers
Sam Bowie
Bowie
Kentucky
Vietnam
Hollywood
Fla
Mets
Kevin McReynolds
San Diego
San Francisco
Chili Davia
Toronto
Lloyd Moseby
Mike Young
Baltimore
Danny Tartabuld
Seattle
Pittsburgh Pirates
Rick Rhoden
Tony Pena
Rick Sutcliffe
Dennis Eckersley
Steve Trout
Cubs
Floyd Bannister
Neil Allen
Richard Dotson
White Sox
Eric Show
Dave Dravecky
Mike Smithson
Neal Heaton
Minnesota
Yankees
Chuck Harty
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Kosar
Bernie
Dad
Vinny Testaverde
AP Latino
Juli Inkster
X Em
Heart of
Usekor
Britiie Bowie
Sutcuiffe
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