Sun Chen Kaa: China's quiet superstar of sport journalism
A glowing profile of Sun Chen Kaa, the China liaison who accompanied an American sports-writing team in China. He earned praise for diligence, humor, and discretion, earning honorary status and becoming an indispensable go‑to figure from Canton to Peking during the journey.
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New York
UPI
People’s Republic of China
Sun Chen Kaa
Will Grinsley
Associated Press
Bill Shirley
Los Angeles Times
Mr. Sun
Mr. Sen
China
Larrieu and Murray Praise China Tour Impressions
Fragments from Southern California track writers describe Francie Larrieu Cary Tuttle Murray and AAU teammates returning from a 20 day China tour. They competed in Canton Shanghi and Peking noting Chinese tracks and athletes as eager and disciplined and praising hospitality while commenting on security and daily life in the People’s Republic.
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LS Angeles
Francie Larrieu
Cary Tuttle Murray
Southern California
China
Canton
Shanghi
Peking
Tuttle
Heverly Hills Striders
Miss Larrieu
UCLA
Pacific Coast
Larrieu
Tatle
Peking Stadium
United States
Peoples Republic of China
Atlanta family to buy Hawks in Atlanta arena bid
A millionaire Atlanta businessman Simon Selig Jr and his family described as sports nuts agreed to purchase the NBA Atlanta Hawks. The group aims to keep ownership in Atlanta with a majority stake and plans to sign top draft picks David Thompson and Marvin Webster for about one million dollars.
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Atlanta
APL
Sports Nuts
National Basketball Association
Atlanta Hawks
Simon $. Selig Jr
David Thompson
North Caroling State
7Iuet Marvin
Webster
Morgan State
Hawks
Thompson
NIA
Selig
S. Stephen Selig II
Thomas Cousins
John Wilcox
Wilows
Atlanta Flames
National Hockey League
Omni Group
Cousins
Anther City
Ebster
Services held for Prefontaine
Steve Prefontaine, famed American distance runner, was buried near his hometown after a fatal car crash in Eugene. A memorial service at Marshfield High School drew thousands. schools closed and stores paused as the community honored the Oregon Olympian and seven time American distance record holder.
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Bay
Ore
UPI
Steve Prefontaine
America
Oregon
Prefontaine
Track and Field Magazine
Cardinals Stopper McGlothen Shuts Out Braves In Milestone Win
St Louis fans see McGlothen pattern after Gibson as he fires a four hitter for his second shutout, Ted Simmons driving in the lone run with an RBI single. Mets also win behind Matlack while Schmidt, Fryman, Dent, and others post key hits in the league roundups.
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Astros
Ron Angee Monten
Brewers
A's
Tong Chines
Foie Pvpa Monga
Gier Mlenare Gabi Codene
Meitoer
Fred Dorwy
Sero Ween
Cowee
Carona
Dean T Penn
Garca
Bevis
Howard Oh
Toro
Tota
Catan Odor
New York
Todd
Manton
York
Meneryat
E Carter
Parra
Coatand
TD Watson
Femenet
Femenet St Cotrine, Gen TF
Mantra
Los Angeles
Grote
Soraga
Osina
M. Ropete Koet
Garwey Darormen Foote
Freman Bres
Gerery Fryman Fale
Grexou
Tevin
Mata
Campane
Watt
Tome Tyraun
Freeman
Phillies
Padres
White Sox
Red Sox
Onon M Cardinals
Braves
Corton
Yemen
Frail
Prilaciiena
Fenton
Anaeryon
Colecnie
Metaire
Lynn McGlothen
Hob Gibson
Gils
St. Louis
McGlothen
Gibson
Cardinals
McGlo
Ted Simmons
Atlanta Braves
Mets
Phitsde
San Tiego
Kassion
Montreal
Cincinnati
Titisburgh
Chicago
Heston
Matlack
Jon Matlack
Dave Kingman
Houston, Astros
Fryman
Dodgers
Woody Fryman
Dent
Bucky Dent
Haston
Derd
Stan Hahnsen
Ramirez beats Orantes for Italian title in Rome
Raul Ramirez of Mexico defeated Spain's Manuel Orantes 7 6 5 7 6 4 in the rain delayed final to win the Italian International Tennis Championships at the Forum. Ramirez earned 51600 for the victory on his first championship point and praised his improved net play and service as key factors in overcoming the veteran Orantes.
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Rome
UPI
Raul Hamirez
Mexico
Spain
Manuel Orantes
Orantes
Ramirez
U S amateurs conquer gale in British Amateur golf
UPI reports top US amateurs Craig Stadler John Grace and Eddy Updegrail faced galeforce winds hailstorms and January temperatures at Hoylake in the British Amateur. Stadler battles wind and hail to win 3 3 over David Mackintosh while Grace beats Peter Mott 6 4 and Updegrail wins as United States players struggle through brutal conditions. Glen Kirk and Andrew Thompson win qualifiers. Bill Campbell suffers a first round loss.
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Hoylake
England
UPI
Craig Stadler
John Grace
Eddy
Stadler
David Mackintosh
Grace
Updegrasf
Royal Liverpool
Peter Mott
Updegrail
WJ. Evans
Glen Kirk
Mount Plymouth
Fla
Join Wood
Andrew Thompson
Chicago
Sand
G. Godwin
Bill Campbell
Hartington
W. Va
United States
Frntain
St. Andrews
David Seele
Flames ink Flett to multi year contract
The Atlanta Flames announced the signing of veteran right winger Bill Flett of Toronto to a multi year contract. Negotiations extended into the off season with a focus on adding scoring punch for the upcoming campaign. Flett brings experience from the Toronto organization to bolster the Flames lineup.
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Atlanta
Atlanta Flames
Bill Flett
Toronto
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