Watkins and Harp lead Texas to nationals in rodeo finals
Theresa Harp of Venus earns All-around Cowgirl and Todd Watkins of Odessa adds All-around Cowboy as Texas riders qualify for the national high school finals in Douglas Wyoming July 25 through 30. Contenders listed include Brockway, Atkins, Thanes, Stevens, Reed, and Giese among others with top spots across bareback, steer wrestling, pole bending, saddle bronc, team roping, barrel racing, bull riding and breakaway roping.
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Chris Knapp
Arlington
Kyle Thanes
Katy
Jeff Nohavitza
el Campo
Jack Thomas
Fort Worth
Paul Schroeder
Waller
Stacy Patterson
Pollok
Wendy Jones
Bowie
Karen Stevens
Fredonia
Laurie Magness
Robinson
Mize clinches first PGA Tour win at Memphis Classic
Larry Mize claimed his maiden tour victory by one stroke at the Danny Thomas-Memphis Classic. Tied with Fuzzy Zoeller and Chip Beck, Mize birdied the final hole from 20 feet, earning $72,000 and securing his spot in the World Series of Golf and next year’s Masters. Zoeller missed a final-hole birdie to force a playoff.
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Memphis
Tenn
Larry Mize
Fuzzy Zoeller
Chip Beck
Mize
Augusta
Hogan
Bonnie
Columbus
Colonial Country Club
Beck
Zoeller
Sammy Rachels
Rachels
California heavyweight records win headline tied to Forum bout
Stan Ward of Sacramento won both the California heavyweight title and the Schlitz heavyweight title at the Forum in Inglewood. He scored a 12 round split decision over Henry Hearns of Los Angeles. Hearns was knocked down by Ward's right hand at the end of the first round and received an eight count. In round two Hearns suffered a bad cut from an accidental elbow.
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Inglewood
Calif
Stan Ward
Sacramento
California
Henry Hearns
Los Angeles
the Forum
Hearns
John Thomas
Ward
Dolphins star linebacker Gordon dies after unknown medical condition
Miami team owner Joe Robbie called Gordon's death a terrible tragedy. Don Shula said Gordon, an All-America at Arizona State and 1976 No.1 Dolphins draft pick, had passed recent physicals. Gordon, who lived in Miramar, left a wife, a stepson, and two young sons. funeral plans were not complete.
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Joe Robbie
Gordon
Robbie
Dolphins
Don Shula
Shula
Miramar
Fla
Arizona State University
Nick Buoniconti
Larry
Kim Bokamper
Mary
Chris
Lawrence
Wayne
Hebert Sets USFL Record In Panthers Victory At Chicago
Michigan Panthers rookie quarterback Bobby Hebert threw five touchdown passes setting a USFL single game record and boosting his season total to 26 as he guided a 34-19 win over the Chicago Blitz in 99 degree heat at Soldier Field. Hebert completed 12 of 21 passes for 247 yards with TDs to Holloway Carter and Lacy. Carter topped 1,000 receiving yards this season.
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Associated Press
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Anthony Carter
Derek Holloway
Ken Lacy
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Soldier Field
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Blitz
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Carter
George Allen
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Arizona
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Washington
James
Rfk Stadium
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Kelvin Bryant
Philadelphia
Stars
Veterans Stadium
Royals boss seeks Perry as potential rotation piece
Kansas City Manager Dick Howser voiced interest in Gaylord Perry joining the Royals after Seattle released the veteran pitcher. General Manager John Schuerholz signaled likely disinterest, citing Perry’s age and the team’s current needs as factors despite Howser’s positive remarks. Perry, 44, posted a 3-10 record with a 4.94 ERA with Seattle this season, marking his seventh major league club.
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Dick Howser
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Royals
Howser
California Angels
John Schuerholz
Seattle Mariners
Perry
Seattle
New York Yankees
Texas
Ken Clay
Marvin Thompson
Yankees
Atlanta
Keith Creel
Schuerholz
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Shane Cobb
Ben Pruitt
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John Carroll
Edna
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Gatesville
Stacy Brent
LaPorte
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Uvalde
Tiger Barker
Bay City
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Odessa
Gary Snckhaus
West
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Venus
Karen Salter
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George West
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Edwards Electronics
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42Nd & Dixie
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Goodsyear Auto Service Centers
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W. 5Th St
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Jane Sores
Carte Blanche Diners Club
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Goodyear Auto Service Centers
Andrews Hwy
Rick Ross
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