Allen alleges church discrimination delays Jacksonville tennis academy
World class tennis player Leslie Allen 28 says a predominantly white church blocked her plan to open a children’s tennis academy after arranging a quarter acre near Main Street Baptist Church in Jacksonville. She and her mother had scheduled a Sunday opening in Springfield but plans were halted as the church pulled out.
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Dodgers Mets duel highlighted by prime time TV
Television sports schedule lists 8 p.m. ABC coverage of the Los Angeles Dodgers at the New York Mets. Also at midnight ESPN presents Game Seven of the College Baseball World Series from Omaha Nebraska.
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Lakers take 2-1 series lead in NBA finals rout
James Worthy scored 29 points in a dominant second and third period as the Los Angeles Lakers routed the Boston Celtics 136-111 in Inglewood to move ahead 2-1. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar added 26 points and 14 rebounds. Magic Johnson had 17 points and 16 assists. Celtics top scorers were Kevin McHale 31, Larry Bird 20, Robert Parish 17.
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CFA weighs payments to curb cheating in college football
The College Football Association and coaches committee endorsed a $600 yearly incidental expense stipend for players funded by reducing complimentary tickets to faculty rate purchases. The plan, chaired by Vince Dooley, would apply over ten months and include a gate list for family access. NCAA convention action and potential penalties loom.
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Lakers Clinch 2-1 Lead In Physical Finals Bout
Lakers beat Celtics 136-111 in Inglewood as James Worthy netted 29 points while Kareem Abdul Jabbar set a record. Celtics played a rugged, physical game, matching blows and glare to push Los Angeles to the edge before the hosts pulled away.
Glasson Wins Kemper Open by One Stroke in Bethesda
Glasson, after losing his tour card, birdied the 14th to win the Kemper Open by one over Larry Mize at Congressional. Pavin, Strange, Norman and Wadkins contended, with Glasson earning 90,000 for first and 55,276 from prior starts totaling 145,276.
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Bathesda
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Memphis
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Colonial
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Willie Wood
Kemper
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Washington
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Jeff Sluman
Robert Wrenn
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George Archer
Craig Stadler
John Mahaffey
Ronnie Black
Hal Sutton
Glasson
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Ex Graham star Neel aims for Tech sideline glory
Dale Mullins reports from Blacksburg on Eddie Neel, a Graham High School standout and 1983 Currence Award winner, adjusting to Virginia Tech. The reserve punter and strong safety discusses pressure, discipline, and rivalry with UVa and West Virginia as he eyes a role beyond his freshman redshirt.
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Blacksburg
Glynn Carlock
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Bryan Burleigh
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