High school sprinter ties world record in 9.0
Houston McTear of Baker High School equaled the world record with a 9.0 for 100 yards in a state Class AA meet prelim. He later won the title in 9.3 despite a headwind. McTear hopes to reach the 1976 Olympic standard and trains on a football field as Baker builds a track.
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Wise Guy Rick Wise Dominates Angels In 4 1 Victory
Rick Wise pitched a three hit gem as Boston defeated the Angels 4–1 at Anaheim Stadium. Mickey Rivers hit a leadoff homer in the ninth as Angels avoided a shutout, while Wise moved to 3–2 with a strong early effort overpowering Los Angeles.
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Hooton Shines as Pirates Hammer Dodgers 11-3
Burt Hooton pitched six solid innings, giving up two runs one earned for the Dodgers. Mike Marshall struggled in relief, surrendering nine runs on seven hits as Pittsburgh cruised to an 11-3 victory. Steve Garvey doubled and singled twice for the Dodgers in a lopsided 11-3 defeat.
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Dodgers Blank Pirates As Hooton Shines In Night Game
In a Pittsburgh night game at Three Rivers Stadium, Hooton delivers six scoreless innings for the Dodgers while Marshall struggles. Alston notes Marshall with an injury and praises Hooton who gains confidence. Dodgers win 4-0 as Alston plans longer outings for Hooton.
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Lakewood no hitter as Jordan clinches CIF berth
Jordan High clinched a CIF playoff berth while Lakewood wrapped the Moore League season with a 5-4 win over Compton at Houghton Park. Ron Herrin scored on a ninth inning wild pitch for the decisive run, securing second place for Chuck McFerrin's Panthers.
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David Boswell
Foley
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Earl Headly
Curt Johnson
Golf world stunned as Tournament of Champions is canceled
The Tournament of Champions is canceled after 23 years as the PGA Tour confronts a clash with the new World Series of Golf. Players at the Byron Nelson Classic react with disbelief and some hope the decision fits a long term tour plan.
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Ing
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Cote Homer
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