Prefontaine dies in one car crash in Eugene
Eugene police report Steve Prefontaine 24 died after his car struck a rock wall near 12 30 a m PDT He had just run the second fastest 5000 meters in NCAA prep meet Prefontaine was a top U S Olympic hopeful and Oregon native who ran for the Oregon Track Club and the University of Oregon.
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Steve Prefontaine
America
Prefontaine
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Coos Bay
University of Oregon
Oregon Track Club
U.S
Munich
Panel Grows Support for Legal Gambling in U S Cities
Philadelphia officials and federal prosecutors push for legalized gambling citing weak enforcement of anti gambling laws and moral bases eroded by changing views. The National Gambling Commission held hearings in Philadelphia and Boston to gather local views before a national report to the President and Congress. The Walker Cup team arrives in Liverpool after a 15 8 victory over Britain at St Andrews as U S captain Updegraaf praises depth and strength.
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Miami
Nevada
Arizona
Washington
ST. Andrews
Scotland
Britain
St. Andrews Old
Liverpool
Jazz Drafts Soviet Star Belov in Historic Pick
The New Orleans Jazz selected Aleksander Belov in the 10th round marking the first Russian ever drafted by an NBA team. Jazz officials voice optimism but raise possible hurdles with Soviet authorities. league officials pledge review of eligibility and constitution before Belov can join in the United States.
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NEW Orleans
New Orleans Jazz
Henry Kissinger
Bill Bertha
Jazz
Aleksander Belov
Russia
Bertha
Canada
United States
Fox
Belov
Sportkomitet Moskva
Simon Gourdine
NBA
Shipbuilding Academy
Bill van Breda Kolff
Ford
Andrew Martin
Martin
Austin Has Luck By GORDON BEARD BALTIMORE
Debbie Austin eagled the 18th hole after a near miss on the first hole to lead the opening round of the LPGA Championship at Pine Ridge. She and Sandra Spuzich share a five under par 68, two strokes ahead of Kathy Whitworth as 96 players chase the 8 000 first prize over 72 holes. Carol Mann, Jane Blalock, JoAnn Washam, Sandra Haynie, Judy Rankin and others sit within reach in the crowded leaderboard.
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Debbie Austin
Sue Roberts
Miss Austin
Sandra Spuzich
Pine Ridge
Kathy Whitworth
Lpga Hall of Fame
Jane Blalock
JoAnn Washam
Sandra Haynie
Sutton
Mass
Judy Rankin
Three Open Lead Tied At Atlanta Open In Round One
Hale Irwin Jack Nicklaus and Johnny Miller lead tied at six under par after opening round of the Atlanta Golf Classic at 6,883 yard Atlanta Country Club. Irwin, Casper and Inman share lead. Nicklaus Miller Thompson and Ewing close behind.
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Johnny Miller
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Joe Inman
Nicklaus
Miller
Leonard Thompson
Jack Ewing
Alabama signs two high school golfers to grants-in-aid
Golf Coach Conrad Rehling announces the signings of Allen Ritchie from Birmingham and Gary Trivisonno from Mayfield Heights. Ritchie won the 1975 Alabama High School Athletics Association title. Trivisonno, who passed up other college offers as a football quarterback, has won a dozen junior tournaments.
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Ala
Conrad Rehling
Alabama
Allen Ritchie
Birmingham
Gary Trivisonno
Mayfield Heights
Johio Ritchie
Trivisonno
Donna Caponi Young Emerges as Consistent Early Leader
The article highlights Donna Caponi Young as the most consistent performer during the first two months, noting her steady results and reliable form.
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Maddox Sparks Yankees past Rangers with late double
Elliott Maddox delivered a game winning two run double in the ninth, four hits and four RBIs powering the Yankees to a 7-5 victory over the Rangers in Arlington. He sought revenge for a spring beaning dispute with Billy Martin as New York extended its win streak to eight of 11.
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Clyde Wright
Dick Tidrow
Jim Ae
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