Bears waive veteran punter Parsons after Blitz coaching bid
LAKE FOREST Illinois AP veteran punter Bob Parsons was placed on waivers after reportedly asking the USFL Chicago Blitz for a coaching post. Parsons locker was cleaned out and coach Mike Ditka criticized him. The Bears signed Ray Stachowicz to a multi year deal as Parsons exits with Bears punts record status.
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Ray Stachowicz
Green Bay
Detroit
Grant lifts suspension for Viking Ted Brown
Vikings coach Bud Grant reinstates running back Ted Brown after a one week suspension for missing a practice and meetings. Brown says he is surprised and pleased, and Grant expects him to play Sunday against Chicago.
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Running nun oldest qualifier for Olympic trials
Sister Marion Irvine, 54, of the Dominican Sisters of San Rafael, became the oldest person to qualify for the U.S. Olympic Trials after finishing the California International Marathon in 2:51:01. She trains 70 miles weekly and started running seven months ago, overcoming church opposition to the scanty outfits.
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Running as a spiritual harmony with nature
A speaker describes running as more than physical training, calling it religious and transcendent. She likens beach sunrise runs to realizing creation's vastness and humans’ small place, crediting a Supreme Body behind beauty and harmony, noting forests evoke the same reflection.
Northwestern Edges Notre Dame In Low Scoring OT Clash
Northwestern upended Notre Dame 40-36 in overtime as Art Aaron and Paul Schultz helped the Wildcats secure a 4-1 mark. Notre Dame’s Tom Sluby led the Irish with 14 points amid 22 turnovers by the visitors.
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Elliot Fullen
Notre Dame
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Sluby
Retire Not Larry Holmes Keeps Fight On His Terms
Larry Holmes said he will continue to fight but only on his terms. The undefeated WBC champion refused to quit or honor his contract unless the purse is increased for a Greg Page bout. Holmes also indicated a preferred fight with Gerrie Coetzee but will now consider only an American venue due to press criticism.
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United States
Iowa Wrestlers Dominate Arizona State 33-7
Iowa led 9-0 after two matches and extended the gap as All-Americans Jim Zalesky and Duane Goldman helped the Hawkeyes defeat Arizona State 33-7 in Tempe. Jon Kerr, Tim Riley, and Jeff Kerber posted key wins along with decisive finishes from Egeland and Wilbur as Iowa improved to 2-0 while Sun Devils dropped to 3-2.
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Tom Riley
Greg Randall
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Paul Bronstein
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