Ward quits as Knievel protege seeks safer path after wreck
San Francisco report says 27 year old Robert Ward once known as Wicked Ward, Knievel protege, has decided to retire from daredevil stunts after a severe Aug crash. Ward, a former Navy frogman with multiple broken bones, urges Knievel to warn youths on ABC program Portrait of a Daredevil.
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Ryan Out for Season With Elbow Bone Chips
Nolan Ryan of the California Angels will not pitch again this year due to bone chips in his pitching elbow. Angels president Red Patterson said a decision on possible surgery will come next week after consultations with doctors. Dr. Rasinski and Dr. Jobe recommended surgery, but Rasinski noted Ryan should be fine next year after recovery from the procedure.
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Finley appeals over Catfish Hunter free-agent ruling
Oakland owner Charles O. Finley pursues a California appellate challenge to the arbitration freeing Jim Hunter from the A’s contract. Attorney Neil Papiano says the appeal argues illegal act penalties and lack of arbitrator jurisdiction over the reserve system and free agency.
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Judge blocks NCAA rule on 60 and 48 man squads
Federal Judge Sam Pointer ruled the NCAA traveling 48 man limit against the 60 man home team unfair and issued a preliminary injunction. Alabama had sued, and coach Paul Bryant welcomed the move as leveling the field across teams.
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Soviets Rout U S in Long Beach Volleyball Test
Vladimir Dorokhov and four Soviet Olympians powered a 15-4 15-3 15-3 U S defeat at the Long Beach Sports Arena. The USSR swept the first two matches in the eight game series, completing the night in 57 minutes as Americans Chris Marlowe Doug Beal and John Sajec shone for a young side before 3 416 spectators.
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Sox Heroes Rise as Wise and Cooper Lift Red Sox to Lead
Boston seizes AL East advantage as Rick Wise returns to form with 18 wins and Jim Cooper hits .355 as regular DH. Wise pitched 10 innings in a 3-2 win over Baltimore, widening the gap over the Orioles. Cooper’s clutch 13th homer in the 10th inning sealed the victory.
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Hancock polo tryouts begin for Hancock College team
Tryouts for Hancock College water polo began today and will continue daily at 3 30 p m. The report also recounts baseball results including Bill Robinson’s homer for the Pirates against the Mets and other NL games.
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Connors and Borg Favored as Open Semifinals Near
UPI reports top contenders Connors and Borg Dominated early rounds at Forest Hills with Connors advancing toward a semifinal clash after dropping just one set. Dibbs toppled seeds and faced Borg while Nastase, Vilas, and Orantes pushed toward the semis as Evert Navratilova Wade set up women’s pairings.
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Would you let your daughter try out for high school football
Reporter surveys Lompoc Valley sports fans on whether a daughter should be allowed to try out for the boys’ high school football team. The discussion touches on gender roles and safety concerns in a community debate.
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Barr and Westrum settle after pitcher public clash
San Francisco pitcher Jim Barr was fined for criticizing Giants manager Wes Westrum but the penalty was suspended pending no further incidents. The two met at the team hotel before the Houston game to discuss Barr’s remarks calling Westrum gutless and a puppet. Both sides described the matter as settled.
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