Retton named AP Female Athlete of the Year
Mary Lou Retton, Olympic gymnastics gold medalist, is named The Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year. She beat Martina Navratilova 55 to 49 in voters and rose from Olympic fame to endorsements and public appearances.
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Thoroughbreds Set To Face Undefeated Falcon In Columbia
Three area prep teams hold top spots in the SC coaches poll with the Thoroughbreds of Aiken slated to visit undefeated A C Flora in Conference 5 AAA action. Led by Tim Gaffney and James Munlyn the Thoroughbreds carry a 9 0 record as they challenge Falcons in a key showdown.
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Hoyas Stay On Top Duke Close By In AP Top 20
Georgetown remains No. 1 in the AP poll after an overtime win over Boston College 82-80. Duke holds second with 10-0, St John’s moves to third, and SMU and North Carolina follow as new Big East and Big Ten teams enter the Top Twenty.
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Jordan fuels Bulls revival with high scoring bursts
Michael Jordan has lifted the mood and crowds for the Chicago Bulls as attendance more than doubles to 12 800 per game. He leads the league in scoring for guards and remains a focal point amid ups and downs as Chicago pursues a playoff berth.
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Rinaldi Pulls Off Upset At Virginia Slims Tournament
Kathy Rinaldi, 17, defeated Claudia Kohde-Kirsch 7-5 6-7 6-1 in the Virginia Slims event in Washington. Zina Garrison beat Ann Henricksson 7-5 6-3, and Pam Casale downed Perry Phelps 6-1 6-4 as top players vie for the $200,000 title amid strong field.
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Eclipse Winners Predicted for 1984 Horse Awards
Speculation centers on Ro o ney in Distaff and John Henry for Turf, with Adored and Hero s Honor among top contenders. Royal Heroine leads Turf Female for Breeders Cup Mile, Sabin and Persian Tiara also noted. Sprinter Ellie and Steeplechase favorite Flatterer expected to figure, with Horse of the Year debated for another day.
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Cowboys Landry to Commentate Super Bowl Broadcast
Dallas AP report says Tom Landry, entering his sixth Super Bowl as a participant, will serve as an expert commentator for ABC. He will work alongside O J Simpson on pre game halftime and post game analysis of the Miami Dolphins versus the San Francisco 49ers clash.
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