Friendship tour caps U S track team sweep in China
U S track stars wrapped a China goodwill tour with dominant showings in Peking Shanghai and Canton. Coach Bob Giegengack praised the squad while former U N ambassador George Bush lauded the skills and maturity of both sides in a friendship driven series with no medals awarded.
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Atlanta Golf Classic draws elite field in weeklong event
In Atlanta the designated PGA Tour event features stars like Jack Nicklaus Johnny Miller Tom Weiskopf Arnold Palmer and Gary Player. The $225000 purse and a strong field prime the event as a premier early season test with top players chasing a $45000 first prize. Weather and course conditions shape the four day schedule as players arrive seeking major money and prestige.
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Bonds Breaks Slump With Two Homers In Yankees Win
Bobby Bonds hit two two run homers to lift the New York Yankees to a 6-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals. The win stopped Kansas City's six game streak as Bonds snapped his batting slump with nine homers and 29 RBIs this season.
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Fred Stanley
Thurman Munson
Foodtown and Cardinal Extend Slow-Pitch Streaks
In Santa Fe Park Industrial League No. 2 action Foodtown beat H. K. Porter 5-3 to hand Porter its first loss and move to 2-0. Kustom-Data Comm. defeated Mid-America 8-2 as Data Comm. built a 3-0 lead, then added runs in the sixth and seventh. Cardinal Drug surged past National Guard 15-6 on 21 hits, turning a slim 6-5 edge after three innings into a large late rally with three runs in each of the final frames.
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Hawks Lead Draft With Two Of Top Three Picks
In New York the Atlanta Hawks hold two of the first three selections in the NBA college draft. Marvin Webster of Morgan State is tipped as the likely No. 1 choice with UCLA star David Meyers or NC State’s David Thompson among the contenders for the second pick. The piece covers other expected selections and list of trade routes.
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Los Angeles
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Lakers
UCLA
David Meyers
North Carolina State
David Thompson
Erma Shook Leads CCC Ladies Day With Net 75 at Chanute
Erma Shook shot a net 75 Tuesday at Chanute Country Club to top a field of 24 in CCC Ladies Day play. Almeda Ostrander finished three strokes back at 78 and Marge Allen was third with 80. Lorna Morris Marie Ricketts and Nina Pennington tied at 81. Mrs Ostrander received new golf balls for lowest number of putts.
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Chanute Country Club
Almeda Ostrander
Marge Allen
Lorna Morris
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Nina Pennington
Mrs. Ostrander
Baseball Scores From Night Card In Chicago And Across League
In Chicago the Cubs beat Milwaukee 9 to 4 while Boston triumphed over Texas 6 to 2. New York defeated Kansas City 6 to 2 and Minnesota beat Detroit 5 to 2. Oakland shutout Baltimore 5 to 0 and Cleveland won 9 to 2 in California.
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Reds sign two Chinese players first in major leagues
Cincinnati Reds become the first MLB club to sign Chinese ball players Eng-jey Kao a 19 year old left handed pitcher and Lai-hua Lee a 19 year old catcher. Reds president Bob Howsam calls the move a serious signing with major league potential and notes Taiwan teams have beaten MLB clubs in competition.
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Lai-hua Lee
Reds
Bob Howsam
Taiwan
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Fla
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Local Junior Olympics: 11 Three-Time Winners at Royster Stadium
At Royster Stadium the Local Junior Olympics crowned eleven three time winners from a field of about 170 competitors. Girls dominated with standout performances across sprints and field events while regional meets prep state competition in Fredonia.
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Cathy Johnson
Prisca Thuston
Arlene Bower
Linda Hendrickson
Brenda Hendrickson
Call Your Tribune Carrier If He Misses You
A notice instructs readers to contact the Tribune carrier if delivery is missed. If unavailable, call 431 4100 during weekday 5 30 to 6 p m or by 9 a m Saturday to report delivery issues.
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