Lofquist Leads With 61-Feet Shot Put Mark at SM Relays
Shawnee Mission South star Scott Lofquist, 6-7 and 225, stretched his shot put to a career-high 61 feet 34 inches to dominate a strong field at the SM Relays in Shawnee, Kansas. His win helped South pile up meets and event titles as finals ran across 25 events. Top performers included distance medley by Steve Smith and Mark Sageser, with a strong showing from Shawnee Mission North in the two mile.
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Salina Central
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Becky McGranahan
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Vince Parette
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Simon Kilili
Peter Butler
New Mexico
Butler
Oklahoma
Randy Wilson
Errant Pitches Foil Leonard In Duel
Orioles pitcher Jim Palmer left with a 2-1 lead after eight solid innings and Don Stanhouse closed out Kansas City in the ninth. Leonard struggled with control as wild pitches and a Tom Paquette homer sparked a Royals rally that fell short. Palmer, two 20-game winners from last season, departed after 121 pitches amid arm concerns as Earl Weaver noted the early strain. Kansas City attempted a ninth-inning threat with a Cowens single and Wilson steal, but Stanhouse finished the victory. The Royals continued aggressive baserunning, drawing praise and critique from Whitey Herzog about quick-pitching and stolen bases.
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Darrell Porter
Rick Dempsey
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Whitey Herzog
Putting Change Lifts Gary Player To Lead Houston Open
Gary Player, after adopting a new putting style three weeks ago, posted rounds of 64 and 67 to tie for the 36 hole lead at the Houston Open with a 13 under par. He described a long term switch, noting he had kept improving since a Masters win and a Tournament of Champions victory, while stressing golf remains humbling despite his success.
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Denver Nuggets roll past Bucks in key playoff win
Denver center Issel sparked a 21 point run as the Nuggets beat Milwaukee 127 to 111 to take a 2-0 lead in their best of seven series. Walton sat out the second half for Portland as they rallied to a 96 93 win over Seattle to tie the series 1 1. Bullets top Spurs 118 105 to seize a 2 1 lead. 76ers lead Knicks 3 0 in their series. Next games Sunday.
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Larry Brown
David Thompson
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SuperSonics
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Ex ITA stars still outcasts in amateur status dispute
In Indianapolis AP reports the IAAF ruled former ITA athletes remain professionals and cannot regain amateur status. AAU official Olign Cassell said the decision was made at a Seoul meeting, with three unnamed athletes potentially considered for reinstatement. The ITA folded last year due to financial troubles, leaving these runners barred from competition.
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Lee Evans
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Rod Milburn
Cava
Harold Heller
Frank Shorter
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City Schedule and Sports and AAU IAAF note
City schedule lists youth center events and court reservations for tennis and softball with baseball and basketball pieces, plus a note on a 1970s amateur status debate. It mentions Eisenhower Garfield soccer games and a discussion of the AAU IAAF reinstatement process involving Pete Cava and Frank Shorter.
Morgan Sets Fielding Mark in Giants Reds Duel
Cincinnati's Joe Morgan extended his errorless streak to 90 games, a new major league record for a second baseman, as the San Francisco Giants edged the Reds 3-0 behind Bob Knepper's three-hitter. Knepper fanned 10, Seaver pitched seven efficient innings, and Darrell Evans scored on a sixth inning double followed by a Madlock sacrifice and Clark fly.
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Bill Madlock
Jack Clark
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