September 23, 1991 Table Of Contents
On The Scene
A view of two very different people who share an unusual talent: a high aptitude for playing tournament Scrabble
Michigan-Notre Dame
A magical performance by a wisp of a Wolverine named Desmond Howard helped Michigan defeat Notre Dame for the first time in five years
Houston's David Klingler had a long rough night in Miami
Braves-Dodgers
Down-home Atlanta took two of three games from way-out L.A. to remain atop the National League West
Buffalo Bills
Led by the running and catching of Thurman Thomas, the Bills stayed unbeaten—barely
Tyson
One man's opinion: Somebody, Please, POSTPONE THE FIGHT
By Rick Reilly
Kim Zmeskal of the U.S. made history in Indianapolis by winning the women's all-around at a stormy World Gymnastics Championships
By E.M. Swift
Young Gun
Big, rough and only 18, Eric Lindros is poised for NHL stardom, but he wants to achieve it on his terms
Inside
By Peter King
By Tim Kurkjian
College Report
BECAUSE ATHLETIC BUDGETS HAVEN'T KEPT UP WITH COSTS, HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS ACROSS THE NATION ARE THREATENED
By E.M. Swift
Reporter-At-Large
A Bangkok stockbroker has capitalized on the golf boom in Thailand by speculating in country club memberships
By Robert Horn
Focus
The Father of Baseball Board Games
Ethan Allen also played in the first night game, roomed with Dizzy Dean and coached George Bush at Yale
By Franz Lidz
Books
A commissioner, a fallen idol and a union chief are players in two recent volumes
By Ron Fimrite
For The Record
The Sharks hook Pavelich...Boom Boom plays Punchy...for Farma Way, second pays
Edited by Michael Jaffe
Point After
Fans, says this old hand, too often take the short view when assessing sport's greatest moments
By Roy Terrell
Departments
By John Papanek
Edited by Richard Demak