Survey Yields Interesting Results By KLONIE JORDAN
Readers answer a Baseball Opinion Survey showing Braves 32 percent Reds 28 percent Orioles 16 percent, NL fans 82 percent, WTBS 150 Braves games a season favored 84 percent, Kuhn approval 68 percent. Majority disapprove radio drops for Reds and show little Orioles radio interest.
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Daily Telegraph
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Bluefield Orioles
Lack Of Local Support Haunts Baby Birds Fans
Sports writer Eloine Jordan reports a readers survey showing 52 percent of responders do not regularly attend Bluefield Orioles games at Bowen Field. Despite a 47-22 record and an Appalachian League title, locals hesitate to support the Baby Birds, with prices and competing football programs cited as factors. Community member Mrs. Joseph F. Graham urges town pride and attendance for the home opener against Pikeville at 7 30 p m.
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Jordan
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Baby Birds
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Hagerstown
Mitchell Stadium
Baltimore
Excuse City USA
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Graham High
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Clovis Street
Graham
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Beavers
Stars Clinch Atlantic Division Title in USFL
The Philadelphia Stars clinched the Atlantic Division after a 23-9 win over New Jersey, with Boston’s defeat allowing a four game cushion with three games left. Arizona Wranglers were eliminated after an 18-11 loss to the Washington Federals, leaving them 4-11 and four games back of Los Angeles.
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Whisper Concerts, Inc
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Philadelphia 76Ers
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USFL Playoff Race Tightens With Remaining Berths
Elonne Jordan analyzes the dwindling playoff picture as three of twelve teams eliminated and three of four berths still up for grabs among eight contenders. The piece previews Week's picks and predicts results for Tampa Bay at Boston, Oakland at Philadelphia, and Washington at Michigan, noting division stakes and wildcard scenarios.
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Washington
New Jersey
Howe ties course record to lead Lady Keystone Open
Lauren Howe shot a 6 under 66 to lead the LPGA Lady Keystone Open first round at Hershey. She seven birdies and one bogey on the 6,388 yard West Course after losing her tour card and requalifying at Windsor. Donna White and Judy Clarke tied for second.
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Howe
Windsor Qualifying School
Hershey Country Club
Donna White
Judy Clarke
Duran captures third world title with KO of Moore in MSG
Roberto Duran, on his 32nd birthday, overpowered Davey Moore to win the WBA junior middleweight title with an 8th round knockout at Madison Square Garden. The win avenges past setbacks and marks Duran’s return to champion status before a 20,061 crowd.
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Davey Moore
Sugar Ray Leonard
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Madison Square Garden
Leonard
New York Yankees
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Billy Martin
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Martin
Ed Sapir
Steve Balboni
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Keough
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Marshall Brant
Ben Callahan
New York
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