Olympic trials begin as Kathy McMillan eyes long jump crown
Eugene opening day of the eight day U S track and field trials features Kathy McMillan favored in the women’s long jump and Ron Laird expected to win the 20 kilometer walk. Officials report several entrants failed to meet performance standards and drug testing plans loom for winners.
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Ron Laird
U.S
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Bns
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Raeford
N.C
Martha Watson
Lakewood
Willie White
Chicago
Laird
Kathy Schmidt
East Germany
Ruth Fuchs
Shaw loses mark gains Olympic spot
Gritty Tim Shaw, 18, loses a world record in a fair exchange for a spot on the U S Olympic swimming team at the Montreal trials. Brian Goodell, 17, and Casey Converse, 18, post fast 400 meter times, with Shaw finishing 3:53.52 to earn Olympic selection. Shirley Babashoff dominates with another American record, while Donnalee Wennerstrom earns a potential third qualifier.
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Long Beach
Calif
Tim Shaw
United States
Sullivan Award
U.S
Montreal
Brian Goodell
Misson Viejo
Shaw
Casey Converse
John Naber
Bradford Cooper
Australia
Tom McBreen
Shirle Babashoff
Barbara Krause
Miss Babashoff
California
Donnalee Wennerstrom
Ca Park
Donnalee
Connors and Nastase eye Wimbledon final at Nottingham
In Nottingham Connors and Nastase won semifinal matches to set up a possible Wimbledon final clash. Connors defeated Raul Ramirez 6 3 6 4 while Nastase beat Ove Bengtson 7 5 7 5 as rookies push Connors as favorite for Wimbledon with odds at 13 to 8.
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the Nastase
Nottingham
Raul Ramirez
Mexico
Nastase
Ove Bengtson
Racing Roundup Eyes Three Straight Wins At Several Tracks
Ruttman Joe from Dearborn Heights Michigan and Green Bill from Covington Kentucky chase third consecutive wins at Tri County Speedway West Chester tonight in late model and super flyer divisions. Ohio rivals Cone Rodney Mason and Faber Jeff seek wins after two straight setbacks. Time trials start 7 p.m. at multiple venues with full racing cards at 8 p.m. USAC sprints at Eldora 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. drag racing Kil Kare near Xenia gates 3 p.m. Elimination 7:30 p.m. Amateur motorcycle action at Montgomery County Fairgrounds Dayton 6 p.m. racing 8 p.m. Sunday features USAC sprints and midgets Eldora 12:30 p.m. time trials 2:30 p.m. racing plus demolition derby at Kildare Way Xenia 8 p.m.
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West Chester
Joe Ruttman
Dearborn Heights
Mich
Bill Green
Covington
Ohio
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Mason
Jeff Faber
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Eldora Speedway
Rossburg
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Xenia
Gates
Montgomery County Fairgrounds
Dayton
American Motorcycle Association
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Latonia Race Card Results Trot and Pace Summary
The Latonia meets feature multiple races with detailed tote results including winners such as King, Led, Bud Reed, Royal Baron, Abbey's Dream, Kathy's Jeb, Satan's Playboy and Mahone. Daily doubles and Quinellas produced notable payouts, with entries listing horses like Archie's Led, Smoking Arrow, Meo Meadow A, Peggy Lee Direct, and Boss Nova.
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Tucker Reed
Justin Penumbra
Archie
Floridian Direct i Namahana
Royal Baron
Mister O'R
Wingalt Harmony
Quinella
Trot — Bodies
Abbey’s Dream
Roscommon
Eee
Meadow A
Peggy Lee
Kathy's Jeb
Magneto Blackout
Travis O’key
Satan
Playboy
Jewell
Winnie
Oe Bell
Chance Knight
Knight
Chuck
Mahone
J Dream
F. D. Adios
Jovial Prince RD winner at River Downs race
Jovial Prince led at the turn and drew clear to win the featured eighth race at River Downs by six lengths. He completed the 7 furlongs in 1 33.4, paying 3.60 3.00 2.60. Liberated Ms. ran second with 6.60 4.40, Scotch and Irish was third at 4.00. The Red Bank and Lancer's Image double paid 74.20.
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Cincinnati
Jovial Prince
River Downs
Liberated Ms
Red Bank
Lancer
Pace Eyes On World Marks At U S Olympic Trials
Darrell Pace, 19, Reading Ohio, aims to surpass world records in 50 and 30 meters during the final day at Miami University of Ohio. He leads after 90 meters on Friday with 306, while Richard McKinney trails by a nine point margin amid heavy rain, as two men and two women will represent the US in Montreal.
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Ohio
U.S
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U.S. Air Force
Richard McKinney
Muncie
McKinney
Tency
Little Giants
United States
Montreal
Lu Ann Ryan
Riverside
Calif
Linda Myers
York
Ms. Ryan
Parker, Ariz
Eastbourne set for Evert Wade clash in final
Eastbourne England AP early nerves theme as top seeds Chris Evert and Virginia Wade advance to the $16,000 final. Evert defeats Olga Morozova 6-2 6-3 amid remarks on Wade’s serving and temperament while Wade beats Martina Navratilova 6-4 6-4 to reach the championship.
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England
Chris Evert
Virginia Wade
Virginia
Miss Evert
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Russia
Olga Morozova
Local golf at Willowwood Junior Day results
The men’s team led by Dave MacAdams and Jett Hamilton posted 75. In the 12 Under division Bill Bennett scored 94 to lead the boys and Julie Bennett led the low girls with a 5.
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Wilowwood
Dave MacAdams
Jett Hamilton
Bill Bennett
Julie Bennett
McGee tops junior qualifier at Weatherwax course
Mike McGee shot 69 to lead the field as many Cincinnati and Dayton juniors competed in the A Junior Golf Championship qualifier at Weatherwax yesterday. The event advances toward the PGA National Junior Championship set for Walt Disney World August 16 to 20.
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Weatherwax
Walt Disney World
Cincinnati
Dayton
Ohio Hall of Fame Inductees Named for July Ceremony
Newcomerstown Ohio AP list the 11 charter members of the Ohio Baseball Hall of Fame including Cy Young Tris Speaker Bob Feller and Waite Hoyt. Induction set for July 5 with multiple Ohio connections and former major leaguers among the honorees.
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Ohio
Ohio Baseball Hall of Fame
Thomas C. Eakin
Shaker Heights
Hall
Cleveland Indians
Cincinnati Reds
Columbus Redbirds
Henry
Nick’ Cullop
Milwaukee Brewers
Bradford Memorial Softball Tourney Set for Germantown
The Charles Bradford Memorial softball tournament for Class B teams is rescheduled to June 25 26 27 in Germantown. Entry fee is 55 dollars and the tourney draw will be June 24 at 7 p.m. at Municipal Park. Co chairmen are Ken Shafer and Charles Short.
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Germantown
Charles Bradford
Ken Shafer
Charles Short
Mixed Doubles Set for New London Hills Club Invite
Southwest Ohio tennis action heats up as the New London Hills Club hosts the annual Mixed Doubles Invitational next weekend. Entries close tomorrow with adult teams age 19 and up. First matches start at 10 a.m. Saturday. Co chairmen are Dr and Mrs Al Miller and Mr and Mrs Dave Belew.
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Hamilton
Ohio
New London Hills Club
al Miller
Dave Belew
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