Davenport to race at Montreal Olympics in high hurdles return
Teen-agers Brenda Morehead and Chandra Cheeseborough will represent the United States in sprint events at the Montreal Olympic trials. Willie Davenport, 33, qualified for his fourth Olympic team by winning the 110 meter high hurdles in 13.52 seconds, beating James Owens and edging ahead on the final hurdles amid a 11,600 crowd.
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Olympic trials field features Hill and Huntley in hurdles and high jump
Tom Hill of the U S Army, a three time AAU champion, finished last in 13 92 seconds in the hurdles as Paula Girven won the women s high jump with 6 154 feet and Joni Huntley dropped out with a tender hamstring Huntley cleared 6 3 on the second attempt to take the No 2 spot on the Olympic team Pamela Spencer of Seattle was third in the high jump with 5 11 1 2 Debra Lapen ter and Sheila Ingram won heats in the women s 400 meters while the decathlon and other finals were set to begin.
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Mississippi State
Rangers Pound Royals To Narrow AL West Gap
The Texas Rangers beat the Kansas City Royals 5-2 in Arlington as veteran pitching by Steve Hargan and Joe Hoerner stifled KC. Kansas City, mired in a six game losing streak, saw baserunning miscues and mental lapses fuel Texas's rally. The result narrowed the gap behind the Royals in the standings while New York, Detroit, California, and Minnesota posted other wins.
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Hamilton, Seay reach finals in Olympic Trials long jump
Danny Seay and Theo Hamilton advanced to the finals of the long jump at the Olympic Trials in Eugene Oregon. Bill Lundberg earned a surprise 3 000 meter steeplechase final berth after a late invitation, while Kent McDonald and others missed the finals.
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Kansas University press guides win top COSIDA honors
COSIDA named KU football and track press guides the best in the nation. Don Baker and Jim Sheldon compiled the guides for EU sports information, with the World Printing Service handling makeup and printing.
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Diving trials ignite Knoxville women platform event
Deborah Wilson led all qualifiers in the women's 10 meter platform diving trials with a 381.12 score. Her performance anchors a brief Knoxville meet coverage showing strong shows from local divers.
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Poquette Injured Royals Outfielder Faces Short Absence
Kansas City outfielder Tom Poquette has the fracture of his left cheekbone repaired and may be released from the hospital today or Saturday. A Royals spokesman said he could be out at least three weeks after a collision with the wall in a Tuesday game. Poquette, batting .347, was hurt chasing a line drive off Kevin Bell of the Chicago White Sox.
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Wimbledon Faces Equal Pay Clash With Top Women
AP reports that under threat of a boycott by top female players led by Chris Evert, Wimbledon may offer equal prize money to men. Evert and the WTA push for parity, while players like Connors weigh in, and third-round results unfold amid record heat.
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Baseball League Leaders Show Strong Hitting Figures
National League batting leaders include McBride St at .346 with Foster Cin .340 and Morgan Clin .335. Rose Cin leads runs with 58, while Foster Cin and Schmidt Phi top 62 and 54 RBIs. American League leaders feature Brett KC .359 and LeFlore Det .347 with Otis KC 51 RBIs by Bur roughs Tex 51.
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Sports on TV Schedule Highlights Weekend Events
Saturday and Sunday broadcasts cover Wimbledon tennis rounds Golf Western Open boxing Olympic Trials track events and a Boston Detroit game on a packed TV lineup featuring World of Sports and Sports Spectacular style programs.
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Hawks Clash With Chico Team At Holcom Complex
The Lawrence Legion Hawks host a touring Chico California squad at 6 tonight at Holcom Complex. Pitchers Mike O'Toole and Dan Brown are slated for mound duty for the Hawks.
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