Wottle Prefontaine Duel Hints At World Mile Record
Eugene Oregon UPI reports Olympian Dave Wottle faces Steve Prefontaine at Hayward Field with strong talk of a world mile mark. Prefontaine leads the season in the mile and other distances, while Wottle recalls his 800 meter world record pace and pressures to push for a fast time. Also in the meet are Rod Milburn Randy Williams and Jay Silvester as fundraising spectators for the Hayward Field restoration.
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Wimbledon players vote to boycott over Pilic suspension
World’s top tennis stars vote to boycott Wimbledon in protest of Nikki Pilic being barred from play by the ILTF for refusing to play for Yugoslavia. Draw postponed two days as officials respond to the dispute. Pilic’s injunction bid failed in British court. Wimbledon prize money totals 70000 dollars with 12500 for the winner.
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Davis and Rose Join 2000-Hit Club With Milestones
Willie Davis of the Dodgers hit his 2000th career hit with a two run homer in a 3-0 win over the Braves, while Pete Rose of the Reds reached 2001 hits with three singles and a double in a 4-0 victory over the Giants. Rose aims for 3000 and a .300 average for 10 straight seasons. Davis celebrated his milestone in Los Angeles.
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Phillies overpower Mets as Schmidt hits grand slam
Mike Schmidt belted a first major league grand slam in the fourth inning to beat the Mets and notch Harry Parker with his first loss after five wins. Jim Lonborg allowed four hits in eight innings for his fourth win backing Schmidt. In Montreal, Mike Jorgensen drove in two with two singles as the Expos defeated the Cardinals behind Steve Renko.
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Howe signs Aeros pact to join his sons in Houston
Gordie Howe signed a four year contract worth 1 million dollars to play for the Houston Aeros of the WHA joining his sons Mark and Marty. He warned opposing players they will hear from him if rough play targets his sons and noted regret over not being the player he was a decade ago.
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Watergate Hearings Spotlight Sports Cliches in Politics
Senate testimony links McCord and Caulfield to alleged clemency promises and a football style game plan. Porter and Barker discuss fear of group pressure and team play as politics adopts sports slang. Bouton blasts politicians for hijacking phrases like Nice guys finish last and The game is never over.
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Lompoc Touring Club Flower Festival kicks off rides
The Lompoc Touring Club reports strong start with 13 riders to Miguelito Park and 17 Lompoc plus 25 Santa Barbara riders bicycling to Buellton. A 100 mile day for Santa Barbara riders, upcoming ride tonight, and a Flower Festival race schedule including 10 and 20 mile events for two divisions plus a 10 mile ladies race. GORP recipe shared and Janet Lynn signs pro contracts worth over 2.5 million with Ice Follies and related TV plans.
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