Arizona Stars Lead Charge in 1976 College World Series
Arizona State and Arizona headline the eight team event at Rosenblatt Stadium as Arizona State seeks a fourth title. Arizona aims to upset ASU after a season of meetings and a new NCAA rule could force a rematch if three teams remain late. Major players include Floyd Bannister for ASU and Dave Stegman for Arizona. Other contenders Oregon OK?
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Sun Devils
Floyd Bannister
Arizona State
Arizona
National Collegiate Athletic Association
NCAA
Jim Brock
ASU
Jerry Kindall
Auburn
Clemson
Maine
Eastern Michigan
Oklahoma
Washington State
Wichita teen leads Kansas Amateur golf field into match play
The 32 man championship flight is headed by 19-year-old Rod Nuckolls of Wichita who won two-day qualifying with a 143 at Prairie Dunes. Jack Stevens and Odie Wilson were one stroke back, while Gary Holland and Bill Baraban followed at 145. A 10 player playoff decided the last three berths alongside defending champion Frank Rose with Chris Knight, Stan Brewer and Billy Joe Woods earning spots.
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Hutchinson
Kan
Rod Nuckolls
Wichita
Kansas
Nuckolls
Prairie Dunes
Jack Stevens
Odie Wilson
Independence
Gary Holland
Bill Baraban
Overland Park
Frank Rose
Topeka
Chris Knight
Salina
Stan Brewer
Parsons
Billy Joe Woods
Olsen shoots 83 in Kansas Amateur on Prairie Dunes
Jeff Olsen, former Newton High School golfer, opened with 79 and followed with an 83 for a two round total of 162 at the Kansas Amateur Golf Tour event played this week on the Hutchinson Prairie Dunes course.
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Newton
Kansas
Hutchinson Prairie Dunes
Olsen
WSU football star bound over for burglary trial
Elbert Williams 19 leading Wichita State rusher was bound over to Sedgwick County District Court for trial on burglary and theft from a March 25 liquor store incident near the campus. Two WSU athletes Robert Elmore and Carlos Garza also face similar charges with trials set for June 28. They are free on bond.
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Elbert Williams
Wichita State
Williams
Sedgwick County
WSU
Robert Elmore
Carlos
Rocky”’ Garza
Messer smith eyes another no hitter for Braves
Andy Messersmith sharpened his bid for a no hitter as he blanked the Chicago Cubs 2-0. He improved to 4-5 with six strikeouts, one walk, and three hits allowed. Other NL scores included Giants over Expos 6-2 and Reds 6 Pirates 1.
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Associated Press
Andy Messersmith
Atlanta
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Braves
Montreal
Messersmith
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Montreal Expos
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St. Louis Cardinals
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Joe Coleman
Cubs
Steve Swisher
Jerry Royster
Swisher
Rowland Office
Royster
Rod Gilbreath
Coleman
Detroit
Giants
Expos
Jim Barr
San Francisco
Barr
Andy Thornton
Don Stanhouse
Barry Tops Field Again in NBA All Star Selections
Golden State star Rick Barry leads voting for the second straight year with 16 002 points in 18 franchise city ballots. First team also includes George McGinnis Kareem Abdul Jabbar Nate Archibald and Pete Maravich. Second team lists Elvin Hayes John Havlicek Dave Cowens Randy Smith and Phil Smith. Bounties: 500 for first team 250 for second.
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Golden State Warriors
National Basketball Association
NBA
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Kareem Abdul Jabbar
Los Angeles Lakers
Nate Archibald
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Pete Maravich
New Orleans Jazz
Elvin Hays
Washington Bullets
John Havlicek
Boston Celtics
Dave Cowens
Boston
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Buffalo Braves
Phil Smith
Golden State
McGinnis
American Basketball Association
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Archibald
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Odds tighten as Dibbs reaches Paris semifinal in French Open
Eddie Dibbs, a Brooklyn native turned Miami Beach player, climbs to the Paris Open semifinals with a 6-3 3-6 6-3 6-3 win over Manuel of Spain. Panatta upsets Borg as Dibbs eyes final eight and a shot at a major title. In women's play, Sue Barker and Virginia Ruzici advance to the late stages.
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Dibbs
Forest Hills
Manuel
Spain
Bjorn Borg
Adriano Panatta
Panatta
Borg
Brooklyn
Miami Beach
Bobby Riggs
Miami
Dallas
Britain
Sue Barker
Regina Mariskova
Romania
Virginia Ruzici
Miloslava Holukova
MacGee Opposes Boozer In Kansas Women’s Amateur
Three-time champion Karen MacGee 36 and Beverly Boozer 15 meet in a youth versus experience clash for the Kansas Women’s Amateur. MacGee leads after a par 73 at Quivira for 149, one stroke ahead of Boozer. Lauree Vedros 155, Levon Devers 157, Nancy Hoins 158, Beth Boozer 158, Jennie Havendick 159.
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Kansas City
Kan
Karen MacGee
Beverly Boozer
Kansas
Lauree Vedros
Overland Park
Levon Devers
Quivira
Nancy Hoins
Leavenworth
Miss Boozer
Beth
Jennie Havendick
Newtons 12th Annual State Preview Opens June 24
Tournament officials announced the slow pitch softball invitational dates for Newtons 12th Annual State Preview. The event begins the night of June 24 with games at Our Lady of Guadalupe Park and Athletic Park and runs through Sunday, June 27.
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Our Lady of Guadalupe Park
Athletic Park
Yankees Beat Angels 4-3 as Martin Ejected for Umpire Clash
Billy Martin sparked a dugout and on-field incident leading to his ejection after a third inning clash with umpire Larry McCoy. Elston Howard also argued a call, while Sparky Lyle saved the game for New York. Royals also beat Detroit 6-3 and Red Sox 6-4 over Oakland.
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Larry McCoy
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Chicago
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Clark
Yogi Berra
Berra
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Lemon
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Hunter
Angels
Jerry Remy
Tommy Davis
Ron Jackson
Leroy Stanton
Lyle
Orlando Alvarez
New York
Roy White
Willie Randolph
Oscar Gamble
Mayberry's Two Homers Lift Royals Over Tigers
John Mayberry slugged a two run homer in the first and a solo shot in the eighth to power Kansas City to a 6-3 win over Detroit. Mayberry said he simply keeps swinging as Herzog praised his hustle and Mayberry's surge continues from a slow start this season. Tigers starter Ray Bare took the loss as Kansas City built an early lead and swiped four bases in the victory.
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al Cowens
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