Wildcats and ASU Set for College World Series Opener
Stegman leads the Arizona Wildcats in a high stakes College World Series opener against top ranked Arizona State. Other notes include minor league stars Kevin Drake Roy Howell Gary Hargis and Roy Thomas showing recent form and Cabrillo alum Bill Watters achieving state honors and American Legion play this summer. Terry Williams placed 16th in the NCAA 10,000 meters and Walt Heidmans capped a record breaking Air Force water polo career.
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Terry Williams
University of Oregon
Philadelphia
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Air Force Academy
Cabrillo
Academy
U S coach upbeat about track team ahead of Montreal
Dr. Leroy Walker, named U S track coach, exudes optimism at UCLA about a strong Montreal Olympic team. He cites momentum potential and aims to improve in the 1500 and 5000 meters while praising stars like Steve Williams and Mac Wilkins.
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Mac Wilkins
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Ethiopia
Israel
Kenya
Trinidad
Johnny Wooden
Andre
Walton
Wilkes
Washington
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Wooden
Midget Racers Ready for Santa Maria Speedway Showdown
Midget racers race on a one third mile Santa Maria oval as 35 USAC drivers compete. Roy Cook Jr leads entries after a 15.68 second lap record and multiple USAC wins. Gates open 6 p.m. time trials at 7 with a trophy dash, four heats, a 15 lap semi, and a 30 lap feature.
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Martin Burns as Ump McCoy Thumbs Catcher at Yankee Stadium
The Martin McCoy feud escalates as Thurman Munson is ejected by umpire Larry McCoy in a 2-0 Angels win. Frank Tanana strikes out 10 over six hits to lead California past New York. Other MLB results include White Sox, A's, and Royals wins as league action continues. The incident moves toward AL President Lee MacPhail as McCoy reports the kick incident.
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Ron Jackson
Bobby Bonds
Jerry Remy
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Brewers
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Jim Spencer
Bradford
Spencer
Francisco Barrios
Art is the bottom line in McCarter's game
Andre McCarter, UCLA guard, discusses his captivation with basketball as art. Drafted by Kansas City in the sixth round on NBA draft day, he reflects on criticism, leadership, and a career shaped by overbooked expectations and musical movement on court.
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Kevin Martin
Daniel Manship
Laura Doty
Art
Scott Ostler
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Kansas City
Solomon Shocks Vilas to Reach French Open Semi
Harold Solomon upset Guillermo Vilas 6-1 0-6 7-6 6-1 to reach the French Open semifinals where he would face Raul Ramirez. The win keeps alive an all American final possibility and ties into past Davis Cup selections and team controversy involving Tony Trabert.
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Guillermo Vilas
U.S
Tony Trabert
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Argentina
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Mexico City
Brian Gottfried
Ramirez
Eddie Dibbs
Miami
Fla
Adriano Panatta
Fred McNair
Renfroe Drafted as Pitcher by Pirates in 22nd Round
Lompoc catcher George Renfroe was drafted Wednesday by the Pittsburgh Pirates, listed as a pitcher from Peoria Illinois. He was taken in the 22nd round and the Pirates will discuss a contract Monday. Renfroe did not pitch in high school but excelled in Babe Ruth and Little League. another local player Matt Knickrehm was also noted for summer baseball in Ecuador.
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