Mears Smokes Indy Track Record Again At Practice
Rick Mears posted an unofficial 205 mph track mark at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Monday, his second consecutive day of record pace during May 30 Indianapolis 500 preparation. Teammate Kevin Cogan ran 202.7 in a similar car as 44 cars tested, including Al Unser at 200.4 and rookies Hector Rebacque and Danny Sullivan at 196.5.
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Eisenreich hospitalized,へplaced on 15 day DL
Minnesota Twins center fielder Jim Eisenreich is hospitalized with a worsening nervous disorder and placed on the 15 day disabled list. The 23 year old rookie will be treated by specialists and remain hospitalized for an indefinite period as his condition is reassessed. Team physician Harvey O Phelan said no further statements would be released and Eisenreich’s family requested the hospital not be named.
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Sugar Ray Leonard Eyes Recovery After Retina Surgery
Welterweight champion Sugar Ray Leonard remains in good spirits at Johns Hopkins Hospital after successful surgery to repair a partially detached retina in his left eye. He faces four to six months before deciding on a return, amid calls to retire and concerns about blindness.
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Evert dominates Mandlikova to win Italian Women's Open
Chris Evert Lloyd overwhelmed Hana Mandlikova 6-0 6-3 to claim the Italian Women's Open title for the fifth time. The match lasted 56 minutes as Evert dominated from start to finish. Mandlikova managed only 11 points in the decisive set.
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Holmes ready for Cooney title defense in Las Vegas
World Boxing Council champion Larry Holmes begins final training at Caesars Palace for a June 11 15 round bout with Gerry Cooney. Trainer Eddie Futch says sparring starts soon as Holmes vows a early KO and Cooney arrives from Palm Springs in about 10 days. Both fighters set for separate May exhibitions in Las Vegas.
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Iowa Special Olympics Games Final Events Planned
Des Moines event totals 2700 athletes competing in five areas including bowling Frisbee swimming and track and field at Drake Stadium Des Moines Bowling Center and Valley West High School pool.
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ISU Rated Second in Big Eight Track Meet Poll
Iowa State was picked to finish second in the Big Eight men's track and third in the women's meet. Kansas was favored in the men’s race, with Oklahoma third and Nebraska the top pick for the women. The meets, at the University of Oklahoma, run Friday and Saturday, marking the second year both events are held together.
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