Palmer Dominates Hunter In Orioles 3 1 Victory
Jim Palmer returns as Orioles stopper with a five hitter over the Yankees. He lowers his season mark to 4 2 as Baltimore ends a six game Hunter winning streak. Palmer cites focus on rivalries and pitching matchups as part of baseball's essence.
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Lefty) Killen
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Sports trivia and quick answers from a long Q&A column
This column surveys speed in sports with notes on ambidextrous play in tennis, fastest players across football baseball basketball tennis and golf, and historical records. It covers Jack Nicklaus weight loss in 1969, Willie Keeler’s hitting streak, Don Larsen’s perfect game, Joe Kapp and John Mackey legal concerns, and other quick answers.
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Trojan star favors grid
USC sprinter Ken Randle, who ran 45.1 for 440 yards this season, says he will not try out for the 1976 U S Olympic team. He plans to focus on football after NCAA and AAU meets, and was advised to return to track as a wide receiver.
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Palmer Leads LPGA Money List After Birmingham Classic
Sandra Palmer remains the season money leader after the Birmingham Classic as the LPGA names top earners. The top ten include Jane Blalock Kathy McMullen Sandra Haynie Judy Rankin and Donna Young with scores ranging from $40,606 to $15,347. Maria Astrologes won the Birmingham playoff by sinking an eight foot birdie putt in sudden death ahead of Judy Rankin and Joanne Carter.
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Carol Jo Skala
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Carol Mann
Maria Astrologes
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Scramble for Montreal Olympic tickets shocks Canada
Canadian distributor Eaton's opened outlets for the 1976 Games in Montreal and Toronto, drawing long lines and anger as crowds waited up to eight hours. Officials blamed an inadequate numbering system and overwhelmed clerks, while Eaton's reported selling 2.6 million of Canada’s 4 million tickets across 80 stores, with COJO monitoring the rollout.
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Look out Stones Rory seeks high jump supremacy at UCLA
Rory Kotinek vows to dethrone Dwight Stones as he aims for the high jump title after a 7-3 3/4 leap and a 226-10 javelin in UCLA beat USC 75-70. He plans future focus on the high jump with Olympic goals and a move to the PCC of Long Beach. Stones remains world record holder at 7-6 4.
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Warriors Aim For Split as Bulls Rally in Playoff Drive
Golden State hosts Chicago for game four after a heart breaking 90 89 loss when Rick Barry fired a late shot misread by the clock. Norm Van Lier fueled the Bulls 108 101 Sunday rally and Barry and Wilkes battle calf problems as the series shifts to Coliseum Arena.
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Sabres to press as Canadiens gain momentum in fifth playoff clash
Buffalo captain Jim Schoenfeld says the Sabres will go like hell to erase Montreal momentum in the fifth game of their Stanley Cup semifinal. The series stands two games apiece after Montreal routed Buffalo 7-0 and 8-2 in Montreal. Canadiens coach Scotty Bowman stresses starting fast could swing the contest.
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Indy opens with four former winners in practice for Indy 500
Indianapolis, UP I four former 500 winners joined practice for the May 25 classic as Johncock led speeds above 180 mph. A.J. Foyt, the pole favorite, was absent with 23 drivers on track awaiting his appearance possibly Wednesday or Thursday.
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Dodgers Bring Bill Russell Back From DL
Los Angeles Dodgers activated shortstop Bill Russell from the disabled list after his broken left hand incident at the Astrodome on April 12. Ivan DeJesus was sent to Albuquerque to provide insurance for Rick Auerbach who has been starting in Russell’s absence.
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Washington says he changed the game with speed on Oakland roster
Oakland owner Charles O Finley placed Herb Washington on waivers though the former MSU sprint star says his presence proved a point. He noted speedsters have become assets in the American League and his running concept helped alter rosters last season while Hopkins and Alexander joined the A s as pinch runners and fielders.
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UCLA Faces Ohio State Yale Matches For NCAA Volleyball Playoffs
UCLA the defending champion meets Ohio State while Yale faces UC Santa Barbara in Friday night NCAA volleyball playoff action. UCLA is 10-4, UC Santa Barbara 31-0, Yale 31-3 and Ohio State 20-2 heading to the rounds.
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Santa Maria Star Forrest Dominates Northern League Finals Track
Everett Forrest of Santa Maria High led the Northern League Finals by winning the 440, 880 and long jump and anchoring a comeback in the mile relay. The junior wore belt-equipped shoes to pace himself and posted personal bests in the 220 and 440. His ex-girlfriend’s departure spurred his motivation.
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