Big money climbs in amateur softball amid sponsorship shifts
The Amateur Softball Association faces questions as sponsors like Eastside Maidrite pull back due to high costs. Leaders including Ray Beemer and Wayne Kinney say many non sanctioned meets bend rules on prizes while trophy tournaments offer limited earnings, and several teams admit heavy spending drives the sport toward professionalism.
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Saints owner disputes cocaine claim by ex Saints player
John Mecom says the Don Reese assertion that about half the Saints used cocaine in 1980 is greatly exaggerated though he concedes a league drug problem exists. Mecom says maybe 10 percent used cocaine that year and notes Reese’s past cocaine conviction and rehab.
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Cooney vows to fight again after Holmes title try
Gerry Cooney arrived at Kennedy Airport with nearly 300 fans after losing to Larry Holmes for the WBC heavyweight title in Las Vegas. He thanked supporters, said he felt fine, would take a few weeks off, and announced he plans another bout in the future.
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Brazil Tops Soviets 2 1 in World Cup Group Six
Brazil overcame a 1 0 halftime deficit to beat the Soviet Union 2 1 in Seville. Socrates tied the score with a 75th minute drive, then Eder scored the late winner as Waldir Peres endured Soviet attempts and Dasaev made key saves.
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McEnroe Tops Seed List In Star-Less Wimbledon
John McEnroe is named top seed for the Wimbledon men's singles as Borg and Lendl skip the tournament. Connors is projected to meet him in the final, with Gerulaitis, Mayer, Kriek and Wilander among the higher seeds. Martina Navratilova leads the women's seeds, with Chris Evert Lloyd No. 2 as defending champion.
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Major Open doubleheader postponed by rain
Monday night games at Ellis Park and Cedar Rapids Reds vs Springville were postponed due to rain. The Major Open opener features Vigor Tone versus Collins with Vigortone facing ADM Corn Sweeteners in the nightcap. Reds Springville makeup is set for tonight as part of a 6:30 start at Veterans Stadium. Reds begin a six day home stand.
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Pebble Beach hosts U S Open as field assembles
UPI reports a cast of golf stars gathers at Pebble Beach California for the U S Open opening week. Raymond Floyd headlines amid recent wins as Jack Nicklaus aims for a fifth Open title while Nathaniel Crosby Bobby Clampett Gary Wayne Player join the field along with other top players.
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Court denies review of Texas prep camp rule
The Supreme Court left intact a Texas rule barring high school students from varsity athletics if they attend special training camps. Del Harris, coach of the Houston Rockets, argued the rule unconstitutional claiming privacy rights for his two sons. The rule does not apply to camps for other sports.
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