Rifes First Road Race Won't Be His Last
Richlands teacher Tom Rife, a first time racer at Burkes Garden's Walkin Jim Lambert 10K, finishes 7th overall in 40 48 and 3rd in 26 34 age group. He credits mentor George Brown for pushing him to train, plans more races, and aims to break 40 minutes this summer while coaching Richlands girls and boys basketball.
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Stadler captures Kemper Open with rain-soaked 69 win
Craig Stadler, the Masters champion and current No.1 money-winner, fired a rain-shortened 3-under 69 to win the Kemper Open at Congressional Country Club by seven strokes. He finished 13-under 275, with Seve Ballesteros second at 282 and Jack Nicklaus tied for third at 283.
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Toney tops Lakers as 76ers force Game 6 comeback
Andrew Toney scoring 31 leads Philadelphia to a 135-102 win over Los Angeles, cutting the series gap to 3-2. Julius Erving adds 23, Bobby Jones 21, and Darryl Dawkins 20 off the bench as the 76ers surge in the second half and thwart the Lakers bid to sweep. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is limited to six points, a low for him since 1977, while LA struggles from the field in the pivotal third and fourth quarters.
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Ex-Lady Ram Sabby Shawver Faces Postcollege Path
Sabby Shawver of Bluefield College, NSCAA All-American setter and former Lady Rams standout, graduated with a behavioral science degree and seeks a counseling or nursing path. She plans further study, possibly coaching, and even military service to fund education while staying active. Shawver cites love for people, internship hours at Glenwood Park Nursing Home, and ongoing fitness as foundations for her future in the helping professions.
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Carner Roars to Six-Stroke LPGA Victory at Malvern
JoAnne Carner won the LPGA McDonald's Kids' Classic in Malvern Pennsylvania by six strokes finishing 12 under par 276 after a final round 5 under 67 in rain delayed play. The win adds her 34th career title and brings her close to LPGA Hall of Fame as she pursues one more victory.
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Watson Wins Detroit Grand Prix in Narrow Margin Victory
British driver John Watson in a McLaren led from lap 42 of the 62 lap Detroit Grand Prix, finishing 15.7 seconds ahead of Eddie Cheever. Didier Pironi placed third with Keke Rosberg and Derek Daly in pursuit, as the race ended within the time limit on a 2.5 mile downtown circuit.
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Wilander Wins French Open at 17 Years Old
Mats Wilander, an unseeded 17-year-old Swede, defeated Guillermo Vilas of Argentina 14 7 6 0 6 4 in a four hour, 47 minute final at Roland Garros to become the youngest French Open champion. The match, played in extreme 97 degree heat, featured a late cool down after a thunderstorm.
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