From Here to Absurdity: Records and Ridicule Unite
Washington columnist Joan Ryan jokes about sports records while noting unusual endurance feats. She cites kite altitude, hand held kite limits, a world spitting record, and long streaks of finger snaps, presenting a playful look at odd challenges and competitive spirit.
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Sports Notes Roundup From AP Dispatch
The AP notes South Africa’s women's team swept Greece 3-0 in the Federation Cup. Danny Edwards, defending champ, won first-round action at the North and South championship with a 72. Russia tied the U S series 1-1 by beating the United States 78-76 in San Diego. A column on feats like 7 000 sit-ups by Yale’s John Bohnsack and other fitness records closes with playful commentary.
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Equal Muscle Sought By U S By JACK STEVENSON
The United States lost 78 76 to Russia in San Diego in game two of a six game series amid rough play. Jaak Salumets and Aleksander Boleshev provided the late scoring as tensions rose with multiple fouls. Coach Bob Cousy demanded tougher inside play and more muscular forwards for the national team.
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Lakers Favored Over NY Knicks in Finals Kickoff
Los Angeles has been installed as a four point favorite to beat the New York Knicks in the opening game at the Forum with home court advantage and a 60-22 regular season record versus 57-25 for the Knicks. The contest starts at 11 p.m. EDT and will not be televised locally.
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Alexandria Aces Rally Past Travelers for 5 4 Win
The cellar-dwelling Alexandria Aces improved to 3 10 with a 5 4 victory over the Arkansas Travelers. Arkansas starter Larry Volkening carried five perfect innings before Alexandria tied the game on Don Elliott s two run triple in the sixth and the Aces scored three runs in the seventh aided by three walks and two errors.
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Veteran Rookie In Indy 500
Veteran NASCAR driver Bobby Allison, 35, from Hueytown Alabama, enters the Indianapolis 500 with Roger Penske’s McLaren Offy ride. He completes rookie tests at 181.336 mph and says Indy is the biggest prize in racing, aiming to win the May 28 classic.
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TV Listings for Texas Oklahoma New Mexico May 1 1974
Network and local channel guide lists prime time lineups across KFOX KSWO KGNC KAUZ EVII and KWTV stations for Tuesday May 1 1974. Programs include NBC Nightly News Newsweather Sports The Tonight Show Bonanza Hawaii Five O Marcus Welby Petticoat Junction Hee Haw M
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Hee Haw
Larry Dagman
Morris Welby
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All Star Swing Festival Opens Tonight at 10
The 900 All Star Swing Festival kicks off this evening with a 10 o’clock show headlined by Tonight Show performers. Organizers expect a large crowd and lively street festivities surrounding the downtown venue.
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NBC Nightly News
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TV Schedule Highlights for Today and Tonight
A dense list of daytime and prime time slots across multiple channels. From morning devotions and college programs to soap operas, game shows, news, and a late movie, the lineup includes classic shows such as The Tonight Show, Lucille Ball? No, The Joker's Wild, The Price Is Right, High Valley programming, and Channel 10 late movie To Be Announced.
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