Haden earns WVU relay spot for Hall of Fame Classic
Kelvin Haden of Beaver earns a place on West Virginia’s mile relay team for the Hall of Fame Classic Invitational set for June 12, featuring both high school and college athletes. Other participants include Greenboro NC Grimsley, Adams OH, West Liberty WV, Maryland, Western Kentucky, and Kentucky State.
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Coles Wins Penfold PGA in Sudden-Death Thriller
Neil Coles of London captured the British PGA title at Royal St George in Sandwich England after a final playoff against Eamon Darcy and Gary Player. Coles sank a three foot putt on the third sudden-death hole to seal the $17 900 first prize, his first major and largest career payday. Arnold Palmer finished at 282 with two over par, Christy O Connor also 282, and Tony Jacklin 283 after a rough second round.
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Rangers Near Deal for Blyleven From Twins
In Bloomington AP report says Texas Rangers and owner Brad Corbett reached a three year pact with Bert Blyleven valued around $900,000 total. Minnesota seeks southpaw Jim Umbarger, while Texas may send Roy Smalley Steve Barr and Jim Gideon. Blyleven hoped to move as Angels prep game nears his 100th win.
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Scanlon Captures NCAA Singles Tennis Title
Trinity University sophomore Bill Scanlon upset UCLA’s Peter Fleming 5 7 7 3 6 2 6 0 to win the NCAA national singles championship in Corpus Christi. Seeded sixth, Scanlon broke Fleming 10 times as the top seed faded after a three hour 40 minute semifinal. Fleming plans turning pro within six days.
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Giles Siderows Advance In British Amateur
Giles and Siderows progressed in the British Amateur at St Andrews with brisk first round play amid stormy conditions. Giles, defending champion from Richmond Virginia, defeated Eng Hogan Stott 3 and 2, as 80 of 128 first round matches were decided, with a list of other American winners including Binion Bergmann Kennington Nelson Bradley Moore Brennan Cain Pate McDonald Calhoun Smith Oliver Novak Baldwin and McKey.
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Los Angeles
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Birmingham
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Charlottesville
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Jericho
N.Y
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Wichita
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Austin
Tex
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Highland Park, Ill
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Rutherford Claims Hollow Victory In Indy 500
A.J. Foyt accused Johnny Rutherford of taking improper advantage of the yellow caution light as the 60th Indy 500 ended after 102 laps due to rain. Rutherford, from Fort Worth, earned his second win in three years with a 15.36 second margin over Foyt, while Gordon Johncock finished third and Wally Dallenbach fourth in the shortest running of the event.
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Roys tough regime fuels Saints to offseason edge
New Orleans Saints strength coach Alvin Roy prescribes an intense workouts for linemen including long runs, jumping drills, heavy squats and cleans. Players like defensive lineman Andy Dorris note progress versus a key practice rival Don Morrison, praising supervised drills.
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Bluefield Bluegrays Take Twinbill Over Whitesville
The Bluefield Bluegrays swept Whitesville 8 1 in game one and 60 in game two. Rick Bourne hit a three run homer and had two hits four RBIs as Bluefield built a 20 run lead by the 5th. Scott Stafford earned the second game win with a three run homer, while Jimmy Kelly added two homers. Stafford struck out eight and walked two. Billy Wilson took the loss with four K and two walks. Bluefield heads to War Saturday. Cubs pitchers Paul and Rick Keuschel are Quincy natives.
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Gene White
Scott Stafford
Jimmy Kelly
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