Path to 1992 Olympic dream starts with handball
AP notes public guide to making the 1992 U S Olympic team. Boatloads of kids compete in swimming track and other sports but team handball offers a path for those with size dexterity and endurance. Other favored routes include field hockey fencing and winter sports like bobsledding and speed skating.
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LHS girls track poised for strong rebound next season
Lawrence High coach Steve Sublett eyes a bright future after losing only three letter winners from a standout 1977 team that shared the State Indoor crown and contended in league and regional meets. Key losses include Pat Miller and Connie Kreuzburg, but returnees include record holders Lessie Hunter and Karen Georgeson among others.
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Better Golf Swing and Track Stars Highlight Local Sports
Instruction on a decisive golf recovery shot by Jack Nicklaus contrasts with standout high school track notes. Kathy Bunce, Karen Smith, and Diane Stettler headline a relay and field list, while Carolyn Coleman eyes top long jump perch. New talent Meyen, Mueller, Ravel, King, and Kruger shock the season with multiple meet placings. Meyen sets a state 880 pace, Mueller claims a hurdles school record, and Bavel posts solid throws. Lawrence High’s King appears ready to extend long jump dominance.
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Baseball Standings and Thursday Results From The League
Standings show East leaders New York and Milwaukee, Toronto, Detroit, Cleveland, and Chicago in pursuit. Thursday headlines highlight Chicago beating Milwaukee 4-3 and other late results with key matchups listed for Friday across the American League and National League.
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Title Contender Shot to Death in Philadelphia
Tyrone Everett, top junior lightweight hopeful and former street fighter, was found shot in south Philadelphia and died from a face wound after a brief hospital stay. Police had no clues and no weapon was recovered. Everett, 25, held only one loss in 37 pro bouts and eyed a June rematch with Alfredo Escalera in Puerto Rico.
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Royals Struggle as Aeros Hand Omaha 10-8 Loss
John Sullivan faces a rough stretch as the Omaha Royals drop to third in the AA East after a 10-8 defeat. Wichita Aeros rallied with five eighth inning runs, Jim Dwyer and Scott Thompson homering for Wichita while Joe Lahoud and Clint Hurdle hit for Omaha. Evansville beat New Orleans 11-2 and Indianapolis blanked Oklahoma City 5-0.
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City Slow Pitch League Scores Report
Results across divisions include Engineers 16 over Catfish 5 and High Fly Balls 7 over Mother Fathers 5 in Men's 2A Division 3. FMC 13 over Hot Dogs 2 and Lacy Steel 16 over Apple Valley Farm 6 in Men's A Division 1. In Women's A Division 2 Sandy's 10 defeated Stinky Cheese 6 while Blerstube 16 beat Kresge 2 and KANU 15 beat Horizon Honda 11. Women’s A Division 3 Camelot 20 topped Seventh Spirit 6 and PF Flyers 15 over Congo. Church League sees University Lutheran 15 over Redeemer Lutheran 10 and FM Youth 17 over First Christian No. 210 6.
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Baseball Leaders And Standings From AP Almanac
American League leaders include Bailor Tor with .387 average and Carew .385, Fisk leads runs with 33, Hisle 31, RBI top is Hisle 42, Rudi 39. National League batting leader Parker .371, runs led by Winfield 38, RBI led by Cey 43, Parker 37, hits led by Parker 59 and Winfield 59.
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Cowboys sign Tony Dorsett to first million-dollar contract
Dallas Cowboys quarterback coach Tom Landry says high salaries justify top players, and Heisman winner Tony Dorsett becomes the club’s first million-dollar player after signing a contract reportedly over 1 million dollars in Pittsburgh. Dorsett, who led Pittsburgh to the national title, called the deal exciting and official.
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NFL signings and retirements drain rosters across leagues
The Associated Press reports NFL moves include the Baltimore Colts signing Lloyd Mumford and Doug Nettles at cornerback, Randy Hall at safety, and David Lee as punter. The Chicago Bears announce the retirement of Virgil Carter. Cowboys sign Tony Dorsett. Chiefs add Ron Olsonoski. College notes: Creighton names Jerry Bartee baseball coach. Southern Illinois announces John Novotny resignation. Western Carolina parts with Fred Conley. William and Mary says Baxter Berryhill resigns as track coach effective June 30.
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