U S Women Track Struggles Highlight College Support Gap
UPI reports the decline of American women's track in international events. The article notes limited college training for women compared with men, cites Munich 1972 as a low point, and cites renewed federal pressure for equal funding as a potential turning point. Marilyn West, manager of the Pan American team, voices cautious optimism and emphasizes self-drive among athletes.
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First Lady Of Tennis Is Dead
May Sutton Bundy the first American Wimbledon champion died of cancer at 88 in Santa Monica. She won Wimbledon titles in 1905 and 1907, led Pasadena as Queen of the Rose Parade, and was the oldest living rose queen at her death. Bundy helped popularize tennis in Southern California and mentored the Sutton sisters who dominated local play. Funeral services were scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Woodlawn.
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Tennis Berth Battles Set In Final Prep Week
Clark County prep tennis teams race for state berths as two rounds remain. Clark looks assured for both boys and girls qualifications, with a three way tie in the girls and a possible three way second place battle in the boys. Zone singles contenders include Forbes Alvarez and Peterson with Agassi Brandwynne Wilcox and Tanner among others.
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Pry Returns to Help UNLV in Courageous Standout Game
Mike Pry, reinstated flanker for UNLV after a sideline spell, caught two passes for 35 yards and helped set up a touchdown against Jackson State. He impressed with blocking and earns praise for perseverance and dedication as he spoke publicly of gratitude and resolve.
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Rebels’ Starbird and Riley Top Players Against Jackson State
Robert Starbird and Karl Riley earned offensive and defensive Players of the Week honors after the UNLV Rebels routed Jackson State 39 to 2. Starbird led receivers with five catches for 84 yards and solid blocking, while Riley contributed 23 plays, two tackles for a loss, and three passes defended.
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Murtaugh weighs lineup changes for Pirates third playoff game
Pittsburgh manager Danny Murtaugh considers shifts for Game three after two losses to Cincinnati. Possible moves: bench Manny Sanguillen for Duffy Dyer and insert Craig Reynolds at short over Frank Taveras. Candelaria to start vs Gary Nolan as Pirates seek home rhythm at Three Rivers.
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Denver Invades Slipper Strip Fight Card Highlights
Wednesday night at the Silver Shipper Bonds and Parks headline the welterweight main event with a yet undefeated Eddie Murray in the semi main. The card features two five round prelims Art Roddy versus Manuel Gutierrez and Miguel Mesa versus Ray Thomas. Bonds, 15-1, dominates this year with seven wins and a June 1974 loss avenged by future opponent Ezra Davis. Parks, 3-41, and Jackson, 40- for 1975, show mixed records as Los Angeles standouts. Murray, 9-3, seeks rebound after recent losses. Roddy, Mesa, and Thomas are Los Angeles locals with varying win streaks across recent bouts.
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Mets Matriarch Payson Funeral in Long Island
Funeral services for Mrs. Joan Payson owner of the New York Mets will be held at Christ Episcopal Church Manhasset Long Island Tuesday at noon. Interment will be private at the Payson home in Fallmouth Maine. The service will be led by Rev. Frank Johnson with grandsons and a Mets veteran among the ushers. Flowers are not requested and donations may go to New York Hospital or North Shore Hospital. The Mets Florida Instructional League game Tuesday will be cancelled.
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Dawkins Fractured Nasal Bone In Exhibition Game
Philadelphia 76ers rookie center Darryl Dawkins, 18, suffered a fractured nasal bone Sunday night in an exhibition game against the Boston Celtics, according to a team spokesman.
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