Spinks Arrested in St Louis on Drug Charge
Heavyweight champion Leon Spinks was arrested in St Louis early today on suspected cocaine and marijuana offenses after a stop for driving without headlights. He was held with Charlean Gunn, 26, who faced related charges, and a hat search yielded a cocaine-like substance.
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Why the Marathon Distance Captures Public Interest
The piece questions the 26 miles 385 yards marathon length tied to the Boston Marathon and Drake's race. It notes historical debate over the Messenger who ran from Marathon to Athens and how variants claim 24 or 25 miles, ending with the messenger’s death after delivering the news.
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Marathon distances through the early Olympics explained
Athletic official Tom Ecker collects Olympic track lore as he notes marathon lengths from 1896 to 1920 before stabilizing at 42.195 kilometers. Various origins for the 26 miles 385 yards distance include Windsor to Shepherds Bush, with royal spectators cited.
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Forest) de Boulogne
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Dispute over Barr's AAU loss in Biloxi boxing meet
Jim Barr of Cedar Rapids lost a controversial 156-pound quarterfinal at the National AAU Boxing Championships in Biloxi Mississippi. Iowa coaches and observers protested a two-point penalties call that favoured Jody Miles Wingfield of Baltimore. Barr had won his prior bout over Karl Stampley, while Eden also dropped a decision in the same session.
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Larry Stargen
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Miguel Rosario
New York City
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Muscatine
Scott Evans
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Ron Reeder
John Hachey
Greg Page
Anthony Fletcher
Davey Armstrong
Johnny Bumphus
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Steve Zouski
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Wis
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Washington, D.C
World track body rejects amateur status restoration proposal
In Indianapolis the world governing body for track and field denied a proposal to restore amateur status to athletes who competed as professionals with the International Track Association. The U S Amateur Athletic Union announced the decision today.
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Collegiate Basketball Sets Record Shooting Standards
NCAA statistics show Division 1 teams averaged a record .473 field goal percentage, topping the .467 mark from 1977. Thirty years after data started, overall shooting has improved from .293 in early records. Duke led in free throw accuracy at .791, New Mexico topped scoring at 97.5 ppg, Fresno State allowed 52.5 ppg, while UCLA and DePaul shared the largest scoring margin at 17.9 ppg.
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McGivern Wins 172-Pound Class At Anamosa Tourney
Sean McGivern of Marengo helped the Muggers win the Anamosa Old-Timers Wrestling Tournament by capturing the 172 pound title. Scotty Shover of Anamosa was unopposed at unlimited weight. Cedar Rapids runners up included Henry Orton 172 Rich Boston 215 and Paul Viktora 140.
Redskin Add Iowa State TE Glover Rogers
Washington Redskins sign 6-3 220 pound tight end Glover Rogers from Iowa State on Thursday.
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Skydivers collide in Pennsylvania fatal midair
Ten years ago two skydivers collided over Pennsylvania with one plunging to his death. The incident involved the jump near a local airfield and prompted an investigation by aviation authorities into the accident and safety procedures.
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Knicks fall as 76ers surge to 3-0 series lead
New York Knicks trail Philadelphia 76ers 3-0 in the best-of-seven quarterfinals after a 137-126 loss. Lloyd Free hit multiple 20 to 25 foot jumpers for the Sixers while Willis Reed praised the visitors but his Knicks could not close the gap.
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Free fuels 76ers win as bench guard shines in 29 point night
Free scores 18 of his 29 points to keep Philadelphia ahead by double figures. He aims to prove he can be an NBA All Star off the bench, ranks behind Doug Collins and Henry Bibby, and fronts a strong supporting cast including Julius Erving and George McGinnis.
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Lloyd Flies Past Knicks For Key Playoff Basket
Philadelphia guard Lloyd Free known as the Prince of Mid Air escapes Ray Williams and Lonnie Shelton of the New York Knicks to score in an NBA playoff game. The Wyoming-born star, dubbed all-World, shows his high-flying reputation as the 76ers push for a series win.
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