New Zealand Runner Sets Mile World Record in Sweden
John Walker of New Zealand shattered the mile world record at the Goteborg Games, clocking 3:48.4 to beat Bayi's 3:51.0. He led after the third lap, finished six seconds ahead of Ken Hall, and credited Goran Savemark for aiding the early pace. Walker aims to beat Bayi again and break the 1,500 meter mark next.
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Track and Field News
Jim Bouton Returns to Baseball for Portland Mavericks
Former star Jim Bouton, retired since 1970, leaves CBS and Hollywood for a try with the Portland Mavericks in the Northwest League. He pitches the Mavericks past Walla Walla 5 3, goes the distance, six strikeouts, two walks, and plans to stay in the rotation through the playoffs while considering spring training and a possible MLB return.
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Switzer Staff Took Lie Tests
University of Oklahoma coach Barry Switzer says his entire coaching staff voluntarily submitted to lie detector tests last April about recruiting practices. The tests showed no deception, and all coaches answered truthfully, Switzer said, in response to Texas coach Darrell Royal's charges.
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Tough Talks Ahead
NCAA set to debate cost cutting at a special convention in Chicago with proposals to cut athletic scholarships and limit participation by small schools in national championships. Key measures include sharing football receipts among divisions and capping football scholarships, aiming to address rising financial pressures across Divisions I II and III.
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Royals Rally Past Orioles in 10th Inning Walkoff
Kansas City Royals rally to beat Baltimore 4-2 in 10 innings as George Brett and Harmon Killebrew drive in runs with two outs in the 10th. Hal McRae’s eighth inning single ties the game. Amos Otis scores on Brett’s double after a steal. Doug Bird earns the win in relief as Whitey Herzog stabilizes the club’s pennant push.
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Cookie Rojas
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Ken Singleton
Belanger
Paul Blair
Singleton
Lee May
Ross Grimeley
al Cowens
Liberal Bees Triumph in Regional Baseball Showdown
Liberal Bee Jays win southwest regionals after a two game set with Eureka Calif. in Liberal Kan. Eureka’s Steve Cannady forced a second game by driving in the tying run in the eighth, then Liberal exploded for nine first innings in game two to finish 16-6. Dan Massari collected five hits with two homers while Rick McGlone and Charlie Proske each homered in the victory. Wichita Coors and Eureka advance to the national tournament in Wichita starting Thursday.
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Baseball Scoreboard National League Standings and Results
Pittsburgh leads the NL with 67 wins, Philadelphia 64, St Louis 61, New York 60, Chicago 55, Montreal 48. Tuesday games featured Atlanta beating Pittsburgh 3-2, Los Angeles 7-6 over Philadelphia in 10 innings, Cincinnati 12-8 over Chicago, San Francisco 5-2 over Montreal in 11 innings, New York 9-4 over San Diego, St Louis 5-4 over Houston. Wednesday schedule lists six matchups across the circuit with Ellis and Hooton among others. An unrelated 69-cent ad promotes T-4 L antifungal treatment for Athlete's Foot.
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