Commercialism in college sports invites debate and critique
A columnist questions the impact of television money on college sports arguing the USFL and NFL lure seniors from academics and college teams to pro play. He cites Penn State coach Joe Paterno and Steelers president Dan Rooney while noting schedule shifts in the Big Ten to maximize TV revenues.
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Belmont Stakes set for a deep, speed-filled showdown
Washington Post Service reports a highly competitive Belmont Stakes with Conquistador Cielo favored after a one mile Metropolitan Handicap record run. Linkage and Alema's Ruler challenge Gato del Sol, while jockey strategy and track conditions influence the outcome for the 114th race.
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Wilander Reaches French Open Final In Upset Victory
Swedish 17-year-old Mats Wilander defeats Jose-Luis Clerc 7-5 6-2 1-6 7-5 to become youngest finalist at Roland Garros. Vilas then beats Higueras to set final against Wilander. Navratilova faces Jaeger in the women’s final.
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Sweden
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Wilander
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Jose Higueras
Spain
Higueras
Vilas
LaMar's ninth inning homer lifts Reds past Madison
Cedar Rapids wins 6 5 on Danny LaMar's two run homer in the ninth at Memorial Stadium. A season high crowd of 2 718 watches on McDonald's Family Night. The rally follows a pair of odd plays in the seventh and ninth, giving Cedar Rapids a dramatic late victory.
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Nyambui anchors Nyambui Nyambui to NCAA relay and Nyambui wins 10,000
Stan Floyd anchors Houston to the 400 meter relay NCAA meet record 38.53 and Nyambui wins the 10 000 meters for a fourth straight title. Patrick David sets hurdles meet mark 48.44. Merlene Ottey clocks wind aided 10.97 in the 100 meters as wind nullifies record attempts. Northwest Louisiana and California athletes contend for medals.
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Steve Prefontaine
Oregon
Tanzania
Nebraska
Merlene Ottey
Floyd
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Cougars
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Northwest
Charlie Young
Mark McNeil
Tony Ketcham
Ottey
Coe College Fires Coach Schlegel Amid Irregularities
Coe College fires 36 year old football coach Roger Schlegel after review finds alleged irregularities and unprofessional behavior. Assistant coach Robert Thurness appointed to replace him as the school keeps details confidential. Schlegel intends to pursue court action and seek another coaching position.
Schlegel denies wrongdoing as legal fight with Coe grows
Roger Schlegel says he is unaware of new allegations as his lawyer Jim Chipokas announces a forthcoming court petition. Coe officials have 20 days to respond while Schlegel asserts termination came as a surprise and denies any misconduct.
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