Berwanger, First Heisman Winner, Shuns Pro Football
Jay Berwanger, the 1935 Heisman winner and No. 1 draft pick, refused a two year pro contract with the Chicago Bears and chose business instead, later becoming a millionaire. He recalled his era’s limits of pro football and joked about missing Bears season tickets.
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Eagles Edge B and J Carpets In Seventh Inning Rally
The Eagles scored two seventh inning runs to beat B and J Carpets 6-5 in the Business Softball League. B and J led 5-4 after three, but errors helped the Eagles in the final frame. Alan Whitlock led the Eagles with two singles while D Barracker and R Hicks added doubles.
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Quebec Nordiques Reach WHA Finals After 8 3 Win
Quebec defeated Indianapolis 8 3 to sweep the semifinal 4 1 and will face winner of Winnipeg Jets Houston Aeros series. Real Cloutier scored three goals, Bordeleau added two, as coach Marc Boileau praised the Nordiques experienced lineup and eyed Winnipeg as a likely final opponent.
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Steve's Friend Eyes Derby Upset Against Seattle Slew
John Fulton trains Steve's Friend for owner George Steinbrenner amid belief a Derby upset could occur. Seattle Slew dominates, 17 plus starters expected, Coined Silver withdrawals, Run Dusty Run and For The Moment among top challengers. Ruben Hernandez rides Steve's Friend in this 103rd Kentucky Derby preview.
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Borg urges tighter Davis Cup schedule to fit tour life
Bjorn Borg, 20, says tennis must trim its calendar or the Davis Cup may not survive. He argues big nations require compatibility with tour events, cites USA loss to Argentina, and notes Jimmy Connors skipped a Cup match for a Las Vegas prize. He says players owe country duty when possible but should not be penalized for tour commitments.
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