Baseball season to start on schedule as players set exhibition stoppage
MLB players agree to a work stoppage during the exhibition season but will open the regular season on schedule. The Reds host the Braves in Cincinnati and the Mariners face the Blue Jays in Seattle as all 26 clubs start play by April 22. Nine home openers on opening day and anticipated high attendance frame a season with new managers and front-office changes across clubs.
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Nebraska wins gym title as Galimore scores 10 in vault
Nebraska captures its second straight NCAA gymnastics crown led by Jim Hartung's all around record 58.025 points. Ron Galimore from Iowa State earned a 10 on vault the meet’s first perfect score, despite the Huskers’ team-wide dominance in three events and top performances from Cahey, Hartung, and Johnson.
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Stadler Holds Two Stroke Lead At Greensboro Open
Craig Stadler carded a 1 under par 71 to stay 9 under through three rounds of the Greater Greensboro Open at Forest Oaks. Bill Caffee moved to 7 under in sole second while Andy Bean and Dave Stockton reached 6 under. Defending champion Ray Floyd and six others were at 2 under 211.
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Young storms ahead in LPGA Winners Circle lead
Donna Caponi Young shot 6 under par in tough winds at Mission Hills to grab a one stroke lead after three rounds of the LPGA Winners Circle tournament. Her 204 total puts her 12 under, with Amy Alcott one back after a 67.
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Olson sets record at Texas Relays pole vault
Billy Olson cleared 18 feet 14 1 2 inches to set a stadium record at the 53rd Texas Relays in Austin. The Abilene Christian vaulter also criticized President Carter over the Olympic boycott issue as a political ploy. Texas A M star Curtis Dickey won the 100 meters and led the Aggies to victory in the 400 relay.
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Iowa recruit Jones draws national attention on potential top spot
The 6-9 prospect Jones averages 15 points and 15 rebounds as a junior and 14 points and 14 rebounds as a sophomore with a strong defense. Seen by some as Mississippi’s top player, he may attend Olson’s all star game in Tucson. Iowa led early, but closer schools have emerged recently.
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Three Drake Relays stars to join Hall of Fame
DES MOINES, April 25 26 The Drake Relays will induct three former track champions Bill Woodhouse Dave Wattle and Ken Swenson into the Relays Hall of Fame during the 71st annual meet. The trio achieved individual championships in their careers.
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