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Newspaper
Lincoln Journal
Location
Lincoln, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1977
Page
17
Chicago Daily News portrays the New York Yankees as a hated, high-salary team led by George Steinbrenner and Billy Martin. It recalls the old animosity toward past stars while detailing Steinbrenner’s legal trouble, Martin’s clashes, and the egos of Reggie Jackson and Thurman Munson as tensions flare before a game at Comiskey Park.
The French Open semis include Vilas Ramirez Gottfried Dent and Fibak with Vilas defeating Fibak and Ramirez edging Panatta to set up a potential Vilas Gottfried final. Ramirez seeks to derail strong clay form while Ramirez aims to win Wimbledon and Forest Hills after Paris.
Promoter Don King announces Muhammad Ali will defend his heavyweight title in early July against Alfie Righetti. He also confirms a 12 round bout between Jimmy Young and Ken Norton. Norton recently knocked out Duane Bobick in 58 seconds.
Amadevil the 38 year old Kemling Brothers Aurora gelding aims for a clear win in the Breeders Sprint Stakes at Ak-Sar-Ben. Rob Williams rides from the rail while Orphaned Wind Emersonian and The Disguised threaten possible upsets. Other entrants include No Big Deal Malefic J J Bonafide and Superdome with riders named.
In Champaign Illinois Olympian Herman Frazier anchors Arizona State as ten qualifiers pace the Sun Devils on day one of the NCAA Track and Field Championship with defending national champion Southern California, Kansas, UCLA and Auburn close behind. Final events include the hammer throw shot put and long jump.
The Cleveland Indians designated hitter Rico Carty is placed on the 15 day injured list and catcher Ron Pruitt is recalled to fill the roster spot.
Brad Smith resigned as Alliance High School head football coach after three seasons with an 8-17-2 record. He will become head coach at Racine Horlick High School in Racine. No successor named at Alliance.
Former Bellevue coach Don Patton runs an ice cream shop in Bellevue while Idaho State University probes his interest after Bob Beeten’s resignation. Patton, famed for Bellevue state titles in 1970 73 74 and 76, remains eager for college coaching and hopes to join Omaha staff as a volunteer. He could be named Sunday Journal and Star High School Coach of the Year.
Omaha Burke athletic director Hank Amend nominates basketball coach John Johnette for Coach of the Year citing leadership, discipline, and high moral standards. Falls City sports editor Del Sutherland backs Sacred Heart's Bill Jenkins, praising his communication, sportsmanship, and classroom leadership.
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