Southmen Youths Face Cut Line Before Aug. 2 Opener
In Memphis, the World Football League Southmen expect under half of about 70 rookies to survive to Friday when veterans led by Larry Csonka Kiick and Warfield join drills at Senatobia. Coach John McVay aims for 75 players in week two as the Grizzlies prep for the August 2 visit from Jacksonville.
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Ohio State Coach Picks Contenders Ahead of NCAA Golf Championship
Jim Brown the Ohio State coach sees a crowded field as Wake Forest Florida and Houston loom as favorites. He notes Oklahoma State Brigham Young Texas and Houston as serious threats while eyeing Curtis Strange and other notables. The 72-hole event runs Wednesday through Saturday at Scarlet Course with par 72 and 6800 yards.
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Curtis Strange
John Mahaffey
Strange
Alabama
Jerry Pate
Southern California
Craig Stadler
Phil Hancock
Gary Koch
NCAA
Jay Haas
Upsets Mark AAU National Track Meet in Eugene
The AAU National Track and Field Championships ended with several upset winners. Star performers Don Quarrie and Mark Enyeart highlighted the meet, while many U.S. selections for Europe were made by lesser-known performers.
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Williams
Europe
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David Jenkins
United States
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Richard George
Randy Smith
Boris Djerassi
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Southern California Sun
Marty Liquori
Pacific Coast Club
PCC
Len Hilton
John Powell
Jim Bolding
Ralph Mann
al Feuerbach
Tom Woods
Rory Kotinek
Dwight Stones
World records fall at A A U swimming trials Belmont Plaza
Six world records and numerous American marks were set at the five day A A U World Championship Swimming Trials at Belmont Plaza pool. Him Shaw of Long Beach lowered his own world record in an event, highlighting a day of record performances.
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Nds
Tony Roche
Australia
Eastbourne
England
Virginia Wade
Britain
Billie Jean King
Corpus Christi
Tex
UCLA
Billy Martin
George Hardie
Southern Methodist
Zandvoort
Netherlands
James Hunt
Niki Lauda
Calif
Jim Montgomery
Tim Shaw
Montgomery
Johncock Wins Pole Finish in Pocono Qualifying
Gordon Johncock stole the pole at Pocono ahead of A J Foyt with an average speed of 183.281 mph over four laps at the 2 mile tri oval. Foyt, optimistic but short of bug fixes, predicted a faster race pace while Jerry Grant and others claimed front row spots as the field of 33 cars prepared for the $400 000 Pocono 500.
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Pancho Carter
Bonnett Wins Uniroyal 100 at Nashville Speedway
Neil Bonnett of Hueytown Alabama won the Uniroyal 100 late model race at Nashville Speedway Saturday night after setting a track record in qualifying. Alton Jones of Pleasant Grove Alabama finished second by four car lengths. Bonnett piloted a Bobby Allison prepared 1972 Nova, posting a 20.40 second track mark around the five eighths mile oval, besting his prior record of 20.43 seconds.
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Falcone No-Hitter Bid Spoiled by Braves Melee
Giants rookie Pete Falcone was four outs from a no hitter before a brawl between Willie Montanez and Vic Correll sparked the melee. Montanez was ejected and Falcone served up a single next pitch, as Atlanta rallied in the ninth to back a 5-2 loss after Blanks’ two-run double. Atlanta won the opener 8-2.
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Lavelle
Betsy Opens Lead in Final Round Golf Showdown
Betsy Rankin finished strong with a 70 as Miss Cullen and others chased, while Kathy Ahern struggled with a final round 78. Palmer Carner Postlewait Austin and Post tied at 213, McMullen 214, Prentice Whitworth Roberts and Alcott at 215, leaving a tight leaderboard after three days.
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Miss Palmer
JoAnne Carner
Kathy Postlewait
Debbie Austin
Sandra Post
Kathy McMullen
JoAnne Prentice
Kathy Whitworth
Sue Roberts
Amy Alcott
Vendetta Wins 34-Mile Lake St Clair Race
Vendetta from Club de Yates de Acapulco tops the opening 34 mile leg on Lake St Clair in 18 49 13. Defending champs Frank Piku and Dave Gamble with Aggressive II place fourth. Next races on Lake St Clair Monday and Tuesday precede a Lake Huron leg Thursday and a 350 mile race June 30.
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Cullen wins LPGA Hoestigt Classic by one stroke
Betsy Cullen shot a two under par 70 to win the $40 000 Ladies Professional Golf Association Hoestigt Classic by one stroke over Rankin. Also reports include Nottingham singles final in tennis and other events.
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Plymouth
Betsy Cullen
Orioles coach named Jack Alten leads Framing page notes
The fragment lists baseball figures including McNéal Chris Shelton Tommy Wilson Christy Jeffreys Jimmy Meek Jeff Montgomery Jimmy Reist Joey Parker John Ellis Craig Wipperman and mentions Jack Alten of the Orioles as the coach in frame page 9.
Barrow Wins AIAW Golf Title in Tucson
Bar bara Barrow of San Diego State beat Wheaton College’s Debbie Simourian in a three hole playoff to capture the AIAW golf championship in Tucson. Barrow missed a five footers on 18 in regulation, sending the match to playoff. Arizona State won the team title by 23 strokes with Miami Dade Community College finishing second.
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San Diego State
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Saints Tulane Set To Sign Leases For 163 Million Dome
New Orleans officials expect the Saints and Tulane to sign leases today for the $163 million Superdome. The first Saints game in the venue is scheduled for August 9 against the Houston Oilers.
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