Navratilova Breezes To Sixth Detroit Title
Martina Navratilova, No. 1 seed, described as a steamroller, defeated Dianna Fromholtz 6-3 6-2 to claim her sixth straight women’s pro tennis tour win in Detroit. The Roundup also notes the Winnipeg Jets purchase by a business group aiming for an NHL franchise, announced by Bob Graham with Bobby Hull and others.
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Martina Navritilova
Dianna Fromholtz
Detroit
Winnipeg Jets
World Hockey Association
Bob Graham
Bobby Hull
Gerry Wilson
Harvey Secter
Heiden Defends World All Around Title in Sweden
Eric Heiden won his sixth world speedskating title in 55 weeks by defending the Men’s World All Around Championship in Gotenborg Sweden. He defeated Jan Egil Storholt of Norway and Sergey Marchuk of the Soviet Union. Olympic bronze medalist Cindy Nelson led training for next week’s downhill at the U S National Alpine Championships.
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Eric Heiden
Goteborg
Sweden
Norway
Jan-Egil Storholt
Sergey Marchuk
Soviet Union
Heiden
Cindy Nelson
U.S
Snowmobile racer Jerry Bunke dies in Manitoba finals
Jerry Bunke, a leading North American snowmobile racer, was killed Sunday during the finals of the Canadian Power Toboggan Championships in Beausejour Manitoba. The report notes Bunke's prominence on the circuit.
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Jerry Bunke
Beausejour
Manitoba
Bunke
Reds trade for pitcher and Lopez wins LPGA Bent Tree
The Cincinnati Reds acquire pitcher Doug Bair who aims to bolster a bullpen that struggled last season. Nancy Lopez wins the Bent Tree Classic in Sarasota Florida by one stroke, dedicating the victory to her mother.
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Cincinnati Reds
Doug Bair
Oakland
Bair
Reds
Tour
Nancy Lopez
Sarasota
Fla
House begins NCAA hearings
Rep. James Santini calls for a fair but firm NCAA reform system to punish violators while clearing compliant universities. He criticizes due process flaws and cites complex rules and interpretations as creating unintended violations, as eight days of hearings begin in Washington.
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James Santini
D-Nev
Santini
NCAA
Mississippi State
Jack Fusak
Michigan State
Las Vegas
Reno
Imperial Palace
Shawnee Mission
Kan
Eastern Iowans on college teams
Eastern Iowa athletes on college teams include John Chambers a free style swimmer at Lawrence Charlie Gogel a guard for Grinnell Laura Riswold a forward for Northern Iowa Bruce Ogesen a tennis player at Luther Marty Carter a wrestler from Marion and Glen Zenor a wrestler from Cedar Rapids at Northwest Missouri State The Orioles asked waivers on Tony Muser for unconditional release in Baltimore.
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Eastern Iowa
John Chambers
Iowa City
Lawrence
Charlie Gogel
Springville
Grinnell College
Laura Riswold
Traer
Northern Iowa
Bruce Ogesen
Soph
Luther College
Iowa
Marty Carter
Marion
Glen Zenor
Cedar Rapids
Northwest Missouri State
Rolla
Baltimore
Baltimore Orioles
Tony Muser
Jackson's 20 second knockout shocks Yugoslavia boxing team
Clinton Jackson delivered a 20 second stoppage over Velmir Jeftic as the United States upset Yugoslavia 8-3 in a televised match at Cook Convention Center. Memet Bogujevci, Roger Leonard, Johnny Bumphus and others contributed wins as the U.S. moved to 2-2 in the series.
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Memphis
Don Hull
Yugoslavia
Bruno Hrastiinski
Jackson
Velmir Jeftic
Nashville
Jeftic
Memet Bogujevci
Andre Curry
Washington
D.C
U.S
Roger Leonard
Danilo Javanove
Leonard
Sugar Ray Leonard
Javanove
Johnny Bumphus
Tacoma
Wash
Ace Rusevski
Jerome Coffee
Drafer Alisanovic
Felix Castillo
San Antonio
Texas
Ahmet Buzoli
Tie in NAIA track ends in first share of title
In Kansas City NAIA indoor track crowned a tie between Abilene Christian and Jackson State after a controversial mile relay. Abilene Christian was disqualified for a baton incident involving Bill Cork and Vaughn Harvey, nullifying potential Jackson State victory. Coaches challenged the call, but tie stood with 75 points apiece as Jackson State had briefly led before the final action.
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Kansas City
Jackson State
Abilene Christian
Cork
Don Hood
Martin Epps
Hood
Tigers
Mississippi
Anthony tops money winners in televised bowling final
Earl Anthony became pro bowling's all time leading money winner by taking $15,000 first prize in a $100,000 event in Kissimmee Florida. He defeated Ernie Schlegel 258 201 in the title match to reach $556,936 career earnings, surpassing Dick Weber. Anthony credited TV pressure and cited 30 career titles after the win.
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Kissimmee
Fla
Earl Anthony
Anthony
Professional Bowlers Association
Tacoma
Wash
Ernie Schlegel
Dick Weber
Weber
Schlegel
Howell movement winners at Cedar Rapids Woman's Club
Mrs Fred Hull and Grace Eyman took first place in Sundays Howell movement at the Cedar Rapids Woman's Club. Mrs George Jenkins and Leanne Smittkamp were second, and Mrs John Stamy and Mrs R W Water were third. The next game is scheduled for 5 30 Sunday at the Woman's club.
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Fred Hull
Grace Eyman
Cedar Rapids
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