September 23, 1991 | Sally Jenkins
Houston's David Klingler had a long rough night in Miami
September 23, 1991 | Richard Hoffer
Down-home Atlanta took two of three games from way-out L.A. to remain atop the National League West
Led by the running and catching of Thurman Thomas, the Bills stayed unbeaten—barely
September 23, 1991 | Rick Reilly
Since February, when we changed the format of our for the record section—from a roundup of the week's sporting news to a much more select compilation of items on sports personalities—the section...
Kim Zmeskal of the U.S. made history in Indianapolis by winning the women's all-around at a stormy World Gymnastics Championships
September 23, 1991 | Leigh Montville
Now Hear This
After each of his first three NFL seasons, with the cowboys, Eagles and Dolphins, respectively, running back Mark Higgs was left unprotected—eligible to sign with any team that wanted him—under...
Chip's Shots Go a Long Way
September 23, 1991 | Michael Ray Taylor
A view of two very different people who share an unusual talent: a high aptitude for playing tournament Scrabble
Alive and Kicking
Just Another Day at the Park
The Fall of the Spartans
OFFENSEFreshman running back Marshall Faulk of San Diego State, subbing for an injured teammate, set an NCAA single-game rushing record of 386 yards on 37 carries and scored seven TDs in a 55-34...
September 23, 1991
Dave BingWhat a joy it was to see Dave Bing get some well-deserved recognition that, to a degree, eluded him during his 12-year career in the NBA (Life Lessons from a Man of Steel, Aug. 19). Back...
September 23, 1991 | E.M. Swift
BECAUSE ATHLETIC BUDGETS HAVEN'T KEPT UP WITH COSTS, HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS ACROSS THE NATION ARE THREATENED
A Bangkok stockbroker has capitalized on the golf boom in Thailand by speculating in country club memberships
Ethan Allen also played in the first night game, roomed with Dizzy Dean and coached George Bush at Yale
A commissioner, a fallen idol and a union chief are players in two recent volumes
MarriedIn a traditional ceremony at the Union Missionary Baptist Church in Lansing, Mich., Los Angeles Laker guard Magic Johnson to his college sweetheart Earletha (Cookie) Kelly, one year after...
September 23, 1991
David DawleyCHANDLER, OKLA.
Fans, says this old hand, too often take the short view when assessing sport's greatest moments
September 23, 1991 | Edited by Richard Demak
[Thumb Up]To retired Boston Bruin defenseman Gord Kluzak, who, after studying off and on at Salem (Mass.) State for the last few years, begins classes this week as a sophomore at Harvard. The...
Willie Wilson, Oakland A's outfielder, when told that the A's would be flying to Toronto on a commercial flight rather than on a charter: "You mean we got to go with people?"
Steve DeBerg, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback, has played 15 NFL seasons, more than any other active quarterback. In that time, he has taken his share of hits, so we asked him to recall the 10...
In a recent survey of professional dry cleaners (amateurs were excluded), Joe Montana and Chris Evert were voted the best-pressed athletes. John McEnroe and Martina Navratilova were selected as...
The multitalented Maury Wills appeared on our Sept. 27, 1971, cover after his Dodgers pulled to within one game of the Giants. One of the FACES IN THE CROWD in that issue was Walter Ray (Deadeye)...