Onofrio Refuses to Concede to Oklahoma in Big Eight Race
Missouri coach Al Onofrio says balance makes the Big Eight open this season and Oklahoma is the favorite with nine starters back on both sides. He believes MU can surprise with a strong defense, solid offense, and threats from receivers Joe Stewart Leo Lewis and quarterback Pete Woods while noting line depth remains a concern.
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Connors Showcases Conditioning In U S Clay Court Win
Jimmy Connors riffs on a new conditioning program after a bruised thumb, beating Dick Stockton 2 6 6 4 10 8 in the quarter finals of the U S Clay Court tournament. He advances to face Phil Dent in the semifinals as Manuel Orantes meets Balazs Taroczy. Nancy Richey seeks a seventh women's title against Laura DuPont after semifinal wins.
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OJ Simpson Ready to Play for Bills Despite Vision Problems
OJ Simpson will start tonight for the Buffalo Bills against the Detroit Lions after doctors at Johns Hopkins said his nine month blurred vision is not serious. He aims to rebound from last year 2-12 finish and a 273 yard single game against Detroit, while Bills replace left tackle Dave Foley with Ken Jones.
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Lincoln High Girls Volleyball Opens Practice Schedule
The Lincoln High varsity girls volleyball team will hold its first practices Monday from 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. Girls must bring physical forms and be dressed for practice.
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Hughett and Norton Reach Heart of America Finals
Kansas City leaders Mike Hughett and Bryan Norton won two matches to reach the Heart of America two man best ball final at the Kansas City Country Club. They defeated Stanford pair Mike Peck and Ali Promas one up after 27 holes and will play 36 holes for the title in the large 180 team tournament.
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NCAA OKs cage plan changing automatic berths
The NCAA executive committee approved a plan to end automatic berths for weak conferences after one more season. Beginning with the 1979 tournament, only champions of 16 conferences or the best five year win loss records in Division I will earn spots.
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Del Mar Horse Race Odds Text
Del Mar results show King's Sea finishing near top with betting odds 9.80 5.40 3.40 for Potrero and Fast Spot also listed with 9.20 and 3.60. Ongoing wagering snapshot from Del Mar racing page.
League rosters and player moves across NFL MLB and NHL
Football signings include Bruce Laird to the Colts and Mark Johnson to the Oilers with multiple releases. Baseball notes show Tom Shopay assigned to Rochester and Al Bumbry reinstated. Yankees add Mickey Klutts and Art Fowler as coach. Steve Dunn ing acquired by Oakland. Braves place Max Leon on disqualified list and recall Mike Davey. NHL moves include Atlanta Flames releasing Larry Romanchych.
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Diller principal Rost fired after lengthy hearing
The Diller school board dismissed Principal Clarence Rost after a three hour hearing with a 4-0 vote amid testimony from seven witnesses. Rost faced allegations of unsatisfactory performance and conduct including a DWI conviction and disputed changes to student grades.
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