Money and Sports Clash With Ambitions and Ethics
A reflective piece argues money corrupts sports from high school to professional levels. It cites NCAA recruiting, college scholarships, and pro contracts, noting strikes and pay gaps. It praises athletes who prioritize love of the game over money, citing Bo Jackson and Drew Hill as exceptions.
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Mudville
Casey
NHL
Chicago White Sox
D.H. Bo Jackson
Chicago
Drew Hill
Houston Oilers
Hill
Falcons
Oilers
Runnin Rebels fall to Tyler JC in state tourney opener
The Lee College Runnin Rebels lost 70 to 67 to Tyler Junior College Apaches in the Texas New Mexico Championship first round at Waco. James Crutcher led with 19 points, Tony Cutright added 18, Hershel Wafer 11, as Tyler used a zone to seize a late lead and secure the win. Coach Bill Foy praised the offense as the season ends with optimism for a sophomore-based core next season.
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Lee College
Runnin’ Rebels
Tyler Junior College Apaches
Tony Cutright
Rebels
Donald Thompson
Thompson
Tyler
Lee
Cutright
Alfred Kelly
Bill Foy
James Crutcher
Apaches
Hershel Wafer
Foy
Blinn Bucs crush Rebels in Baytown win
Blinn College Buccaneers beat the Rebels 12-2 as Aaron Lott and Kevin Schramm faced a steady Buc attack with 16 hits. Blinn leads the conference in batting and is strong on the mound, while Rebels coach Roy Kinnan cited focus on the little things as a main issue after the game.
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Blinn College Buccaneers
Rebels
Baytown
Bucs
Rebs
Blinn
Kevin Schrammer
Brian Lott
Buc
Mark Quinn
Ryan Foerster
Alex Alegria
Quinn
Schramm
Lee
Martel John
John
Foerster
Roy Kinnan
Lott
Kinnan
Diepramm powers LC pass Blinn College to split twin bill
The Rebels split a doubleheader with Blinn College Buccaneers after a 5-4 win in the nightcap. Gavin Diepramm delivered two RBIs and Homer, Scott Marquardt and Diepramm provided the attacking burst. Williams left the game with a knee injury after a line drive hit.
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Diepramm
Blinn College
Rebels
Blinn College Buccaneers
Reds
Mark Quinn
Alex Alegria
Ricky Williams
Gavin Diepramm
Quinn
Alegria
Scott Marquardt
Joe Loria
Bucs
Loria
Williams
Buccaneers
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Bobby
Runnin' Rebels
Waco
Blinn Bucs
Bobby Ham Jr
Marquardt
Murphy
Brinn
Brian Naismith
Naismith
Brett Simpson
Laredo Junior College
Jenkins Park
Sjolander Road
Sei Ray
Eae
Eamsea
Sea
Ewan
Galveston
Alvin Comm
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