Track Trials Yield Dramatic Moments
Eugene Oregon AP reports aging hurdler Willie Davenport secures his fourth Olympic berth and Arenada Morehead sparks in a sensational 200 meter win and near record in the 1976 Trials. Davenport edges to a late rush for another high hurdles bid alongside UCLA's James Owens and Charles Master. Debutant Morehead, from Tennessee State, powers to 200 meters in 22.49 seconds wind aided, with 100 meters showing strong potential as well. Deborah Armstrong and Paula Girven among women qualifiers. Garry Hurt tops hammer throw. Hill and Bregar miss but remain notable.
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Hill Dick
Ted Bregar
U5. Army
Alvin Jackson
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Paula Girven
Woodbridge
Jani Huntley
Ashe Shrugs Wimbledon Flair In Heat Win
Arthur Ashe, the defending champion, beat Mark Edmondson 7 5 6 2 8 6 to reach the hast 16 as Wimbledon endured extreme heat and scheduling tensions. Fans fainted on sun baked center court while new referee Fred Bayles faced locker room tensions and late matches.
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Wimbledon
England
Arthur Ashe
Ashe
Mark Edmondson
Australia
Fred Bayles
Mike Gibson
Jimmy Connors
Phil Dent
Tom Okker
Netherlands
Okker
Stan Smith
Sea Pines
Sic
Mle Nastase
Romania
Bjorn Borg
Sweden
Vitas Gerulaitis
Toward Beach
Kuhn Issues Order Finley Barks Back
New York AP report on Charles Finley clashing with Baseball Commissioner Bowie Kuhn over the use of Vida Blue, Rollie Fingers, and Joe Rudi after Kuhn voided a prior sale. Finley vows to sue to allow the trio to play, ordering Oakland A's manager not to use them, effective for the Anaheim game against the California Angels.
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Anaheim
Palmer Battles Shares Lead in International Golf Championship
Arnold Palmark shared the lead after a rugged second round, posting an even par 72 to reach a two‑round total of 141. Neil Coles fired a 67, Falmer and Coles stand within striking distance as the event unfolds amid tight competition.
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IRP
Arnold Palmax
Palmer
Falmer
FGA
Neil Coles
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