Batesville Driver Wins Buckeye 400 to Take ASA Title
Mark Martin of Batesville Ark won the late-model stock car Buckeye 400 at Queen City Speedway after changing tires. He passed John Anderson of Massillon for the lead and claimed the 1978 ASA national championship, becoming the youngest major-season title holder. Anderson finished second with Dick Trickle third, Bob Senneker fourth, and Don Gregory fifth. The race set an average speed record of 84.18 mph.
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Waitz Wins NYC Marathon in Fastest Women’s Time
Greta Waitz of Oslo set a world best with 2 hours 32 minutes 30 seconds in her first marathon and first U.S. appearance, winning the women’s division in New York City. Bill Rodgers captured his third title in 2 12 12 despite injuries and tough conditions as Garry Bjorklund, Ian Thompson, and others posted notable times.
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Howard's Time Cited Wrong in Jour nal Result
Terry Howard, a 1976 Middletown High alumnus, finished the Big River Marathon in 2 hours 16 minutes 32 seconds. The Sunday Jour nal listed an incorrect time.
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Spinks escapes injury after car crash in Elyria
Former world heavyweight champion Leon Spinks lost control of a 1979 Corvette on Ohio 57 near Midway Mall and slid 130 feet into a cyclone fence. He received a traffic ticket for failure to control and must appear in municipal court. a lone passenger escaped harm. Police estimated both car and fence damage above 150 dollars.
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Cavaliers rookie Mitchell nets first NBA basket in win over Bulls
Richfield Ohio AP Cavaliers rookie Mike Mitchell scored 11 points after entering early as Campy Russell fouled out. The 6 foot 7 forward helped Cleveland to a 113-104 victory over Chicago, their third straight win, as coach Bill Fitch praised Mitchell and fellow rookie Harry Davis for solid spots.
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Flames unbeaten after six games with wins over Flyers and Canadiens
Atlanta Flames coach Fred Creighton cautions against overconfidence as his team remains unbeaten in six games with four wins and two ties. They routed Philadelphia 5 2, after opening 2 0 on Harold Phillipoff and Guy Chouinard, and earlier toppled Montreal 7 5 while Chicago also stayed undefeated in the early NHL season.
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Goalies grab WHA spotlight
The WHA action gave goalies limited glory as Birmingham Bulls defeated Quebec Nordiques 8-5 after a record nine-goal first period. Edmonton Oilers beat Winnipeg Jets 6-2 while New England Whalers topped Indianapolis 6-3 with Mark Howe scoring thrice.
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Bucks edge Warriors on Johnson buzzer basket
In a 109-107 MVP thriller the Bucks beat the Warriors as Marques Johnson hit the final shot at the buzzer after Brian Winters blocked Phil Smith and called timeout with one second left Winters scored 37 points, sparking Milwaukee's late surge and clinching the win over Golden State.
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NBA Results From Weekend Games
Saturday scores include Atlanta 130 over Denver 125 and Philadelphia 130 over New Orleans. New York 109 over New Jersey and Washington 119 over Detroit. Cleveland 113 over Chicago 104 and Milwaukee 103 over Kansas City 99. Houston 118 over Boston 10 and Indiana 125 over San Diego 119. Sunday Milwaukee 109 over Golden State 107 Los Angeles 134 over San Antonio 121 Phoenix 124 over Portland 116.
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Youth soccer results from PASSERS and KICKERS age groups
PASSERS BOYS Athletic Attic 3 defeated Akers Packing PASSERS GIRLS Blake Stee 4. WINGS GIRLS Debusk 3 defeated Lion's Bonanza 0. Northway Barnitz Monroe 2 beat iis Associates 0. STIKERS BOYS Citizen's Savings 1 tied Union 76 1. Park N Save 3 defeated Meccad Monroe Lion's 4. KICKERS GIRLS Onmer Park 5 defeated Mighty Molars 0. MAKEUPS Minglin's Associates IBEW 2258 6 defeated StephensCorp 0.
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Beulah Park Opens Night Racing With Sunday Feature
Columbus AP reports Beulah Park begins Monday night racing with weekly Sunday featured ninth race where Nothing edged Rugged Sail by a head. The winner timed 1:11 3-5 paying $9.40, $4.80 and $3.40.
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Touch football star Linda Jefferson eyes official play
In Toledo Linda Jefferson the all time professional football scoring champion with the Toledo Troopers recalls playing touch football in streets until age 14 and notes that organized play then stopped her street touch game.
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