Distance runner Prefontaine killed in automobile accident
Steve Prefontaine, renowned American distance runner, died in an automobile accident in Eugene Oregon. Police report his convertible left the road, struck a rock embankment and flipped, pinning him under the vehicle. he was alone at the time. Earlier, the 1972 Olympian nearly matched his American 5,000 meter record at Hayward Field, finishing 13 23.8 to Shorter's second.
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Florida Track Club
Tribune and DeMeritt sweep Industrial League softball games
Tribune and DeMeritt led a strong showing in Industrial League No. 1 action. Tribune built a 5-1 lead, then surged to a 15-8 win over Empire as Demeritt racked eight runs in the first inning and Tribunes offense sustained scoring bursts. DeMeritt held Sonic to five innings for a 13-0 win, with multiple early runs and decisive defense. Kentucky Fried Chicken rode a late surge to a 12-5 victory over Las Palomas, totaling 18 hits and seven in the sixth inning for the final margin.
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Martin Cook
Brad Parish
Scott Manbeck
Jeff ‘l Rout
David Elder
Haas
D's Donuts
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Ryan Wells
Paul King
Chanute Lumber
Justin Wright
Jeff Berthot
Naff
Bolze
Koch Furniture
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Scott Cooper
Warren Petty
Scott Goodevan
Tim Wimsett
Jack Backes
Hawks land Thompson Webster and Willoughby in draft chaos
Atlanta's three top picks grab NC State's David Thompson Morgan State's Marvin Webster and Dwight Morrow star Bill Willoughby while selling the fourth pick to Seattle for cash. Big Eight players Alvan Adams Rick Suttle and Roger Morningstar are also drafted with concerns over high signing costs and prep star ineligibilities.
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Englewood
N.J
Darryl Dawkins
Maynard Evans High
Orlando
Fla
Philadelphia 76Ers
University of Kentucky
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No-Hitter Highlights Babe Ruth League Action at Santa Fe Park
In Santa Fe Park Thursday night Babe Ruth play saw a five inning no hitter by O.P.F. pitchers Joe Harper and Mike Miller in a 19 0 win over Ash Grove. Ash Grove’s Jerry Young and Mike Stierwalt pitched for their side.
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4-H horse show raises funds for Erie barn project
Chanute Bit and Spur Saddle Club hosted a recent 4-H horse show in Erie netting 73 dollars for a new 4-H horse barn. Readouts list winners across age groups from yearlings to 13 and over, with multiple Erie Chanute and Moran participants in events like Trail, Reining, and High Point trophies.
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