American Girl Wins Ski Race At Sun Valley
Karl Schranz of Austria won the men's Sun Valley Challenge Cup giant slalom in 1:48.04 while Wendy Allen of San Pedro California captured the women's 44-state race to lift the US team. Schranz edged Leo Lacroix of France by four hundredths of a second. Allen, 21, helped the United States regain luster with her first international victory.
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Gulvas Wins Men's Title at Menton Tennis Championship
Istvan Gulvas of Hungary captured the men's singles title with a straightforward win over Patrick Hombergen 4 7 4 2 6 2. Jill Blackman of Australia won the women's singles 4 3 6 3 6 4. Peter Pokorny and Ernest Blanke upset Gulvas in men's doubles 4 3 6 4. Winnie Shaw and Javee Williams defeated Rita Bentley and Jill Blackman 6 2 6 }
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Hurtubise Wins Atlanta 500 in Plymouth Duel
Hurtubise of North Tonawanda N Y wins the Atlanta 500 at Atlanta International Raceway in a Plymouth with an average speed of 151.247 mph. Lorenzen of Elmhurst Ill leads early and late, but Hurtubise captures the victory before a record crowd of 71 000 as Petty retires with oil pan and engine trouble. Nine leaders, 23 lead changes, and Dodge Plymouth clash highlight the NASCAR Grand National race.
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Graustark Remains 8-5 Choice In Caliente Futures
Agua Caliente futures book centers on Kavai King after a decisive Florida win. Graustark stays favorite at 8-5 with Buck Passer listed around 1-1 amid hoof concerns. Moccasin draws activity though Derby chances look slim. Regret remains the sole filly to win the race.
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Italian meet closes with global rivals sharing honors
The Navigi Trophy in Milan concludes as Karen Muir of South Africa Daniela Reneck and Russia’s Natala Mikhailova lead in sprint and stroke events. Muir wins the 200 backstroke in 2 minutes 97 seconds, Mikhailova dominates 100 breaststroke, Ludmilla Khazieva takes 400 I.M, Reneck wins 100 freestyle in 1 minute 94 seconds.
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Ski Club Sets Thursday Meeting Before Far West Convention
Las Vegas Ski Club schedules a Thursday May meeting at the Flamingo Hotel to finalize Far West Ski Association convention plans and coordinate hosting, with talk of Warren Miller films and summer activities including a trip to Acapulco. Firmin Berta leads, urging full attendance for final details and record convention turnout.
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Three World Records Set at Dortmund Indoor Champs
At the European Indoor Track and Field Championships in Dortmund Westfalen Hall a sell out crowd of 19 000 watched Tatiana Shchelkanova of Russia set indoor marks including 22 1 in the long jump and Igor Ter Ovane s van also of Russia broke the indoor long jump record with 27 feet The event featured over 200 athletes and was highlighted by these world records.
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Rocky Colavito shifts focus from homers to smart hitting
Rocky Colavito of the Cleveland Indians says he no longer aims only for home runs. The 33 year old slugger notes he now prefers singles and doubles while still open to power, reflecting a new approach developed during 1984 with Kansas City Athletics. Manager Birdie Tebbetts adds Colavito was a better hitter with 25 homers last season than many with 35 to 40.
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Nevada Boxing Champs crowned at Reno tournament
Nevada wins four titles at the Reno boxing finals while California takes three. Chico State and Stanford each claim one, with Nevada’s Ben Blinn defeating Wayne Cook in the heavyweight final. Mike Schellin earns the top boxer award and Tim Fitzgerald from Chico State receives a sportsmanship honor.
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Dick Mayer Eyes Fifth Desert Inn Champions Tournament
Dick Mayer sank a 35 yard wedge on the final green to win at the Greater New Orleans Open andqualify for the 14th Tournament of Champions. The 1961 comeback saw Mayer wed Mary Lou during the Dallas Open as he rebounded from a career peak in 1957 with USGA and World Championship wins.
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Dodgers in Los Angeles holdout shadows over spring camp
Fort Lauderdale dispatch notes Dodgers stars Sandy Koufax and Don Drysdale absent from lineup as Walter Alston plans spring camp. Players speculate on salaries and returns, while Alston develops a pitching staff around the holdouts. The piece contrasts wealthy team life with the strain of waiting for premier pitchers.
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Miss Smith Wins Suggs Open Golf in Delray Beach
Miss Smith captured the Suggs Open at Delray Beach Florida by eight strokes finishing 211 after a Sunday 68. Sandra Haynie of Fort Worth was runner up at 219 with Marge Masters and Mickey Wright one stroke behind at 220. Smith credited a improved putting and a 44 inch reach on the 17th green as key factors in her second straight LPGA win of 1966.
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Cycle Results Highlight Amateur Race Tidbits
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Angels Rally To Top Indians In Exhibition Baseball
California Angels exploded for four runs in the first inning to beat the Cleveland Indians 11 to 8 in an exhibition game in Tucson Arizona. Angels improved to 16 games played while Cleveland stands at 3 10.
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