Three high jumpers clear 7 feet 4 inches at AAU meet in Eugene
At Hayward Field three jumpers hit 7-4 led by Dwight Stones and Rory Kotimek, with New Torn Woods aiming for 7-7 world record. Woods misses 7-7 but calls for another shot. Davenport to undergo knee surgery after tearing cartilage. Liquori sets AAU record in 5.1K with 13.29 as Bayi looms in mile rematch.
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Dick Buerkle
NYAC
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Filbert Bayi
Bayi
Helsinki
Ahern Leads LPGA Hoosier Classic Round One
Kathy Ahern shot five birdies with no bogeys at Plymouth Country Club to grab a one stroke lead in the LPGA Hoosier Classic. Marlene Bauer Hagge matched Ahern with a four under par 22 on the back nine despite brutal heat and humidity.
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ASU players to join U S Japanese College Baseball Series
Four Arizona State players from the third place College World Series team head to Omaha for the U S Japanese College Baseball Championship. Floyd Bannister Clay Westlake Ken Phelps and Ken Landreaux will represent the Sun Devils alongside Southern California slugger Steve Kemp and Iowa State second baseman Randy Duarte in the seven game series with Los Angeles hosting the first two games. The U S leads 2-1 in the series.
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Rosenblatt Stadium
California
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Iowa State
Randy Duarte
U.S
Los Angeles
Dedeaux
Cal
Metcalf sparks West in Coaches All-America clash
In 1973 Terry Metcalf burst onto the Coaches All-America scene with 135 rushing yards and a touchdown as the West defeated the East 20-6. About 40,000 fans and a national TV audience were set for the 8 p.m. kickoff at Jones Stadium. Steve Sloan, heading the East, and Grant Teaff, coaching the West, will lead their teams.
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Tex
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California
Iowa
Jones Stadium
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Vanderbilt
Texas Tech
Baylor
Grant Teaff
Johnny Miller falters in opening U S Open round
Johnny Miller of Napa California failed to convert a birdie attempt at the 12th green during the first round at Medinah Illinois. He finished with a 75 eight strokes behind the leaders.
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Miller
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Thursday Trapsheet Gridiron Tap Lumber Mart
Long Beach meet summary notes Babashoff set a world record in 400 meter freestyle at the Amateur Athletic Union National World swimming trials. Trophy winner J Lackey named. High team Gridiron Top 106 noted.
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Calif
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Bahnsen Shines in A's 3-1 Win as Royals Fall
In his Oakland debut, Stan Bahnsen allowed five hits in 713 innings, striking out seven through four innings, as the A's beat the Royals 3-1 to extend their winning streak to five. Reggie Jackson doubled in two runs, and Claudell Washington homered.
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Tigers explode for seven in first as May leaves mound
Pitcher Rudy May of the Yankees returns to the hill while Bill Virdon watches Jim Mason receive attention after a slide by Leon Roberts in Detroit. The Tigers score seven in the opening frame as NL and AL standings are shown with Friday results and key upcoming matchups. Johnny Bench tops NL All Star ballots in latest fan tally.
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Yankees
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New York
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Cincinnati
Phillies Rally Past Expos In Eight Run Dash
Phillies beat Montreal 7-4 after a late rally in the eighth as Jay Johnstone and Mike Schmidt sparked a key sequence and Ollie Brown delivered a grounder that produced the tying run. Other NL results include Pirates over Mets 5-1, Reds past Astros 7-3, Padres 2-1, Braves 4-2, and Cardinals 8-3.
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Tom Underwood
Montreal
Gene Mauch
Fred Sherman
Murray
Ozark
Amana VIP tourney hosts field of Open champs
Amana V IP golf event in Iowa City attracts top pros including likely six to seven former U S Open champions. Tom Watson leads at 138 after two rounds at Medinah, joined by Crenshaw and a star-studded field with Miller Barber, Gary Player, Lanny Wadkins and others. Defending champions and several past titleholders fail to make the cut as prize money and appliances drive the competition.
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Watson seizes Open lead amid lightning delay at Medinah
Tom Watson powered to a three stroke edge in the 74th U S Open, carding a 6 under 67 after a 35 minute delay caused by lightning. He shared the halfway mark with Ben Crenshaw at 135, while Jack Nicklaus trailed seven strokes.
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Wapello Tubers Slow Pitch Meet Opens Entries
Entries are being taken for the third annual Wapello Tubers slow pitch softball tournament to be held July 19-20. The 16 team double elimination event has a $25 entry fee. For more information contact Guy Brown in Burlington or Ed Fisher in Wapello.
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Wapello Tubers
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Burlington
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