Canadian Dodges Trouble to Win Boston Marathon
Jerome Drayton, a 32-year-old Canadian, won the 81st Boston Marathon in 2:14:46 after overcoming chaotic start conditions and an early challenge from Bill Rodgers. Rodgers quit later, while Veli Bally and Brian Maxwell followed for second and third. Miki Gorman claimed her second Boston title in 2:48:44 amid a field of 126 women.
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Controversy follows Reggie Jackson in Yankees spotlight
Reggie Jackson says controversy haunts him as the Yankees slump, blaming reporters and lingering on his elbow flare ups. Manager Martin suspends him from a game over injury notes, while Steinbrenner’s ownership and ego clashes complicate team dynamics amid a rough start.
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Mitchell Takes CSI Coaching Post in Idaho
Mike Mitchell, 29, resigns after four years at Western Texas College in Snyder, Texas to become head basketball coach and athletic director at the College of Southern Idaho. He cites CSI tradition of national tournament play, career advancement, and strong leadership as reasons for the move.
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Home Ice Fails as Flyers Leafs Clash Tightens Playoff Pulse
The Flyers and Maple Leafs split the early games with two road wins beating home teams in overtime. Toronto led late but Leach’s OT strike tied the series 2 2 as Shero and Kelly fretted about home advantage.
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Eight-Under Wins Sill Golf Tourney
The team of Ernie Altic Tony Cominos Chuck Williams and Pam Cominos shot an eight under par 64 to win the Four- Person Scramble at the Fort Sill Golf Club. Second place went to Tom OMalley Paul Kibbat J W Cole and Donna Cole in a playoff.
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