Wortman Considers Retirement From Officials at 50
Findlay Ohio official Bob Wortman and his wife of seven say retirement from basketball officiating is near at age 50 after 29 years on the court. He hopes to extend NFL officiating 10 to 12 more seasons and would like to stay involved with officials in some capacity.
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Bold Forbes Sets Wood Memorial Record in Derby Contention
Trainer Laz Barrera’s Bold Forbes dominated the Wood Memorial at Aqueduct, beating On the Sly and others to cement Derby potential. Crystal Water won Hollywood Derby, Life’s Hope runner-up, while An Act and Telly’s Pop suffered Derby blows. Bold Forbes owner E Rodriguez Tizol eyes Kentucky with Angel Cordero Jr. aboard.
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Canadiens sweep Black Hawks in four straight
Montreal shut down Chicago 4-1 to complete a four games to none series win in the NHL quarterfinals. Ken Dryden and Pete Mahovlich led the winners while Scotty Bowman noted Montreal played well together and didn’t overpower the Hawks.
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Toronto Maple Leafs
Philadelphia Flyers
Boston Bruins
Los Angeles Kings
Cowboys defeat Nordiques to win WHA Canadian Series
Calgary Cowboys beat Quebec Nordiques 64 to win the WHA Canadian Division series in seven games as Chris Evans Peter Driscoll Danny Lawson George Morrison and Bernie Juikowich scored. Steve Sutherland Pierre Koy and Christian Bordeleau replied for the Nordiques before a 12 675 crowd.
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Gems Aim to Close Semi Final Series in Dayton
Dayton Gems seek a decisive win over the Fort Wayne Komets to finish the playoff series after Fort Wayne forced a fifth game with a Saturday victory. The series winner meets the Saginaw-Port Huron victor for the IHL Cup.
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Fenwick Boosters Plan Banquet and Race Discussion
The Fenwick High Athletic Boosters Club will meet at the school Tuesday at 7 30 PM to finalize plans for Sunday's athletic banquet and discuss the cinema races set for May 12.
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Maracescu Sets World Record in 2000 Meters
Natalia Maracescu of Romania shattered the women's world record in the 2000 meters with 5 minutes 43.4 seconds in Athens. The mark surpassed Grete Andersen of Norway who held 5 minutes 48.08 seconds.
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IRS disputes tax deductions claimed by the Dolphins
The IRS challenged 2.2 million dollars in 1969 and 1970 deductions by the Miami Dolphins in Tax Court records. The case mirrors a Falcons dispute before a federal appeals court over whether player contracts can be depreciated. Joe Robbie and other partners sought a compromise, while William Frates pursued Tax Court review arguing the deductions were ordinary and necessary expenses.
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Doby Robbed by Woman in Hotel Corridor
Montreal Expos coach Larry Doby was robbed of 189 dollars in cash and his 148 World Series ring along with other jewelry by a knife wielding woman in a hotel corridor. The thief ordered him into a room then fled. the ring and jewelry were later turned in at the hotel desk.
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January’s 45 000-dollar smile seals first pro win
Don January, at 46, wins the Tournament of Champions by five strokes after a final 69 to finish at 277, 11 under par. Hubert Green takes second with 282, while Ben Crenshaw and Bruce Crampton contend for third. The victory caps January’s 12th title and boosts lifetime earnings.
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Koch wins Tallahassee Open by one stroke
Gary Koch, a tour rookie and former Florida star, outplayed John Mahaffey to win $15,000 and claim the Tallahassee Open title at Killearn GC. Koch shot 70 to finish two under, while Mahaffey posted even par. Arnold Palmer closed with a 69 to finish four under but plans time off from tour duties.
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Rankin Wins Phoenix LPGA With Low Final Score
Judy Rankin captures the $80,000 Phoenix LPGA title at McCormick Ranch Palms with a final round 69 and 205 total. Sandra Post finishes second at 212, Marlene Hagge shoots 66 to climb to 213, while Sandra Haynie is fourth at 214. Rankin leads by six strokes after 36 holes and holds on to win by clear margin.
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Phoenix
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Marlene Hagge
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Jan Stephenson
Carol Mann
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Local Golf Results Show Mixed Low Gross and Net Winners
Al Wildweed led with low gross while Steve Nelson aged 68 and Pat McGuire 74 shared low net honors for 008 handicap McGuire. Ray Harvey and Jim Curry recorded Wever handicap, Jerry Horn noted. Closest to pin went to Roy Barton No 2 Chris Cornetia and No Mary Merritt.
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Steve Nelson
Pat McGuire
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Jim Curry
Wever
Jerry Horn
Roy Barton
Chris Cornetia
Mary Merritt
Bettenhausen takes feature at New Bremen speedway
Gary Bettenhausen shaved two minutes off the track record to win the 40 lap Units Auto Club sprint feature at New Bremen Speedway in Ohio on Sunday. He led the race from the start and dominated the event, setting a new standard for the facility.
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Lebanon Raceway Sets New Mutuel Handle Record
At Lebanon Raceway a crowd of 3,493 wagered $302,426 surpassing the previous $273,489 mark. Barbara's Choice won the featured ninth race with a 2:24.5 mile as driver Jim Ferguson earned three victories in the 10 race program.
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Madison Sta Invitational Track Meet Recap
Versailles hosted the Madison High event with 15 teams. Tony Cox won the 100 yard dash in 10.8 seconds. Mohawk relay finishes second and Tim Wells clears 12 feet to place third in pole vault.
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