Allen Firing Signals End of an Era in Big Time Sports
The article argues George Allen’s dismissal by the Rams marks a shift away from the old pep rally coach toward a modern, businesslike leader. It contrasts Allen with Vince Lombardi and Billy Martin, noting tensions with ownership and the evolving, highly paid athlete culture in both football and baseball.
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George “Go Go" Allen
Los Angeles Rams
Big Times
Allen
Vince Lombardi
Gottfried Powers Way to Victory at Canadian Open
Second seed Brian Gottfried crushed Tom Okker 6-2 6-1 to reach the Canadian Open quarterfinals. Molina, a 32 year old from Colombia, upset Heinz Gildemeister to advance, while John McEnroe and Eddie Dibbs also won to join the 8 players remaining.
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Gottfried Powers
Toronto
UPI
Brian Gottfried
Tom Okker
Gottfried
Bonaventure
Fla
Ali Madani
Iran
Greg Halder
Okker
Ivan Molina
Columbia
Molina
Chile
Heinz Gildemeister
Eddie Dibbs
North Miami Beach
Kjell Johansson
Sweden
John McEnroe
Douglaston
N.Y
Switzerland
Hans Gunthardt
McEnroe
Grim's Electric Upends Country Palace In Softball Thriller
Grim's Electric rallied to a 6-5 victory over Country Palace in the city Girls Softball League Tournament, scoring five seventh inning runs after trailing 4-2. Terri Sloane and Terry Youngblood homered for Grim's. Country Palace got a Chris Oates homer.
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Terri Sloane
Terry Youngblood
Grim’s Electric
Country Palace
Grim’s
Mary Parsons
Sandy Wall
Chris Oates
G. Electro
Jaeckel Leads Westchester Classic After First Round
Barry Jaeckel shot 65 to grab a one stroke lead at the Westchester Golf Classic in Harrison New York. Jim Albus and Jack Nicklaus sit two behind after the opening round with several players at 67. Mahaffey recovered from early struggles to finish 68 as defending champ North steadied with 72.
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Harrison
N.Y
UPI
Jim Albus
Albus
Jack Nicklaus
Tom Watson
Barry Jaeckel
Piping Rock Club
Locust Valley
Jaeckel
Westchester
Nicklaus
John Mahaffey
Watson
Kellas Wins 16 18 Title In City Tennis Meet
Danny Kellas captured the boys 16 18 championship by defeating Bobby Pifer 6 0 6 1 and moved to the men’s singles semi finals by beating Wade Johnson 6 0 6 1. He and Lynn Seldon reached the men’s doubles quarter finals as matches continue tonight.
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Danny Kellas
Kellas
Handley
Bobby Pifer
Wade Johnson
Lynn Seldon
Robyn Russell
Lynn Thompson
Lee MacVaugh
Kit Arbo
John Milleson
Kathy Devine
Meredith Green
Kerry Gardner
Bob Fetter
Paul Hillyard
Wes Shaffer
Leslie Robertson
Daphne Goodyear
Robin Shaffer
Kitty Nicholas
Donna Bonjo
Lopez Out As Whitworth Post Lead LPGA Event
Nancy Lopez withdrew before the first round with a sore right arm while Kathy Whitworth and Sandra Post shared the lead at 69 in Dearborn Michigan. Sue Roberts Sharon Miller trailed by one stroke with Patty Hayes Debbie Massey two back and five players at par 72.
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Dearborn, Mich
UPI
Nancy Lopez
Dearborn Country Club
Kathy Whitworth
Sandra Post
Whitworth
Post
Sue Roberts
Sharon Miller
Patty Hayes
Debbie Massey
Lopez
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Raul Ramirez
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Australia
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Lewis
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Berkely
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Colin Dowdeswell
Balazs Taroczy
Paul Kronk
City Girls League
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Amoco
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Phyllis Comer
Rose Jones
Bobbi Peck
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Piedmont
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UAW
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Larry Feltner
Phil Lloyd
Sacred Heart
Norman Heflin
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Charlie Newcome
Jerry Fishel
Sacred Hearted
Frederick County
Stephens City
Clearbrook
Diamond 2
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Corner Auto Parts
Floor Center
Plainsman
Johnny's Repair Service
Diamond 3
Stephens City Park
Andy’s, Brothers
Wittig’s Grocery
Black's Electric
Charles Town Moose
Andy Bean
Andy North
Mahaffey
Jeff Wallace
Martha Legge
Mike Perry
Merdie Bowers
Rob Mitchell
Steve Shendon
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Bree
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Martinsburg
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