Decker edges Zaitseva for 1 500 gold in Helsinki
Mary Decker led much of the race then fought off Zamira Zaitseva in the final stretch to win the women's 1 500 meters at the World Track and Field Championships in Helsinki in 4 minutes 00.90 seconds. The U S team totaled 24 medals, led by eight golds, with a strong showing across events including Calvin Smith Elliott Quow's 1 2 in the men's 200 and Carol Lewis third in the women's long jump.
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United States
Soviet Union
Zamira Zaitseva
Zaitseva
Calvin Smith
Elliott Quow
Steve Scott
Carol Lewis
East Germany
Rams Dash Cowboys in Anaheim Preseason Clash
Eric Dickerson, All American running back and Ram rookie, lines up for a showdown with his favorite team, the Dallas Cowboys, at Anaheim Stadium in a 9 p.m. CDT exhibition. Rams aim to rebound from a 2-7 1982 record as Dickerson seeks more playing time after a limited debut against the Chargers.
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Calif
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Southern Methodist
Dallas Cowboys
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Cowboys
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Rams
Dickerson
San Diego
Dallas
Jewell Thomas
Robert Alexander
Alexander
Chargers
Feemster wins two in Steding tourney
Odessan Mark Feemster captured two titles at the Peggy Steding Racquetball Tournament finishing Sunday at the Odessa Racquetball and Health Club. He won the open singles 15-13 15-2 over Mike Rivera and, with Jimmy Latham, swept the open doubles 18-21 21-18 11-2 against Butch Foreman and Jimmy Conlin.
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Mark Feemster
Odessa
Feemster
Mike Rivera
Jimmy Latham
Latham
Butch Foreman
Jimmy Conlin
Mike
Rivera
Foreman
Conlin
Judson Rockets Aim to Prove Worth in 1983 Football
Arnold downplays preseason hype about the Con verse Judson Rockets as they enter 1983 with returning players and last season's 14 straight wins. He doubts a state championship, citing questions in kicking and defense after eight returners departed, despite Harris Rating predicts title.
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Arnold
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Beaumont West Brook
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Permian
Judson
Judson and Trinity face uncertain prep football futures
Coach Arnold of Judson warns of tough replacement for star players J J Lewis and Arnold Baker as the Rockets rely on eight returning starters including Allen Dear and Chip Lambert. Trinity’s John Reddell builds a larger squad after a 12 1 1 season with key losses, aiming to rebound with limited experienced playmakers and uncertain depth.
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J.J. Lewis
Arnold Baker
Arnold
Allen Dear
Chris Pryor
Chip Lambert
Euless Trinity
John Reddell
Trojans
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Jerry Lindsay
Cole Jones
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Walt) Zartman
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