Prefontaine Dies in Car Crash at 24 in Eugene
Eugene AP report notes Steve Prefontaine, hailed as America's top distance runner and Olympic hopeful, died in a Friday car crash at age 24 after nearing his own 5,000 meter record. Coach Bill Dellinger recalls his belief he could be the best in the world.
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Iowa State Captain Injured. Feuerbach Stuns At USTFF Meet
Kansas trainer notes Iowa State captain Ryan Eichner was hit by a car near Cessna Stadium and sustained multiple right ankle fractures, likely requiring a month of traction. Al Feuerbach, world record holder, finished third in the shot put with 64 feet 10 34 inches, trailing Dolegiewicz and Walker as Pacific Coast Club led the event. UTEP failed to show as Pacific Coast Club remained favored in the opening day at Wichita.
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UTEP Absence Not Explained as Day One Records Fall
Randy Smith of Wichita State set a steeplechase record at 8:36.4 while John Jones of Ohio Track Club clocked 28:08.6 in the six mile as Kansas leads after day one with 21 points. Seay and Hamilton won long jump for KU. Lundberg set a personal best in the steeplechase.
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Baseball Standings and Weekend Results Across Leagues
Standings show AL East leaders Milwaukee and Boston, with New York and Baltimore in pursuit. Saturday and Sunday schedules highlight key matchups including Oakland at Cleveland and Chicago at Detroit as weather and suspended games shape the crowded slate.
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Howell's dramatic winner vs Yankees shakes lefty bias
Roy Howell drove in five runs including the ninth inning game winner against Sparky Lyle to lift the Texas Rangers 6-5 over the New York Yankees. The lefty batter contradicted baseball norms, while Jeff Burroughs and Toby Harrah contributed key hits. Twins edged Red Sox 4-3. Orioles blanked Angels 5-0. A's beat Indians 6-2. two games rained out.
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All-Big Eight Baseball Team of 1975 Named
Veteran cast led by Mike Umfleet of Oklahoma on the first unit with Jacky Parish Bill Severns and Bob Shirley. Kansas State's Dave Specht and Kurt Knoff of Kansas earn spots along with other conference standouts from Colorado Missouri Iowa State Nebraska Oklahoma.
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Rainhouses Legion Hawks Cancel NKC Tourney
The Lawrence Legion Hawks may play one game this weekend after the three game North Kansas City invitational was cancelled due to wet grounds. Coach Al Ice said a single game with NKC on Sunday could still occur while next on the schedule is a Tuesday trip to Olathe.
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Runner rejects pro offer seeks Olympics despite barriers
In a Denver interview the athlete vents frustration over lack of national sports support and Olympic plans, noting high bills and no proper programs. He refuses a lucrative pro deal to chase another Olympic bid, described by friends as too young to die at distance running’s peak age.
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Wildcats Sweep 100 Yard Dash In Wildcat Meet Of Champions
Heston McTear led early and won the 100 yard dash in 9.4 seconds beating Steve Riddick and Ivory Crockett in Villanova’s Wildcat Meet of Champions.
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TV Sports Schedule Highlights Today
Afternoon lineup features baseball games Los Angeles versus Chicago Cubs on Channel 4 27 at 1 15 and Kansas City versus Milwaukee on Channel 13 41 at 1. Pro tennis on Channel 2 27 at 1 30 and Channel 4 27 at 2 30. Golf from the Atlanta Classic on Channels 2 9 and 29 13 at 2 and 3. Tennis coverage includes Italian Open on Channels 27 and 4 27 with CBS Sports Spectacular on Channel 5 at 2.30.
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Knicks Fight Over McGinnis Signing Sparks Court Battle
The Knicks sign ABA star George McGinnis to a six year contract despite not owning NBA rights, prompting a clash with the 76ers who drafted him two years earlier. Knicks lawyers promise a court challenge to NBA draft rights and by laws as McGinnis weighs NBA vs ABA paths.
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