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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1983
Page
19
Indy 500 veteran Al Unser Sr and rookie Al Unser Jr gear up for the 67th running on May 29. Both drivers topped 201 mph in practice as they pursue a historic father son duel on the 2.5 mile oval with Penske teammates aiding their efforts and a 33 car field forming.
Indianapolis AP Rutherford, back after a crash that cost three days of practice, resumed practice in his Cosworth Wildcat in preparation for the May 29 Indianapolis 500. The 45-year-old three-time winner sustained a bruised ankle and heel and a leg puncture, with top speeds already surpassing 204 mph as rookies Teo Fabi and Al Unser Jr. posted strong times.
Houston center Akeem Olajuwon and Georgetown star Patrick Ewing, both sophomores, announced they will not enter the NBA draft and will play another college season. Clyde Drexler's decision remains unsettled, with a potential Saturday deadline for declaring eligibility. Ralph Sampson is expected to be the No 1 pick.
Nigerian born Houston star Akeem Olajuwon announced to the Houston Chronicle he will remain in college for at least another year to avoid disappointing his parents. He starred in the NCAA playoffs with 20 points and 13 rebounds per game and was named MVP as Houston fell to North Carolina State in a dramatic final.
Les Habegger, an assistant coach for six seasons, is named general manager of the Seattle SuperSonics. He succeeds Zollie Volchok who plans to retire July 31 as president and GM. Dave Harshman returns as assistant coach under Lenny Wilkens after the 1981-82 season.
Jack Nicklaus will defend the Colonial National Invitation in Fort Worth using a longer putter shaft for the first time. He added two inches to the putter, aims to ease back strain and improve long putts while recovering from a recent flu and back spasms that sidelined him at the Masters.
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