Bubka Sets Another World Pole Vault Mark In Prague
Sergei Bubka wins an international meet in Prague with a world pole vault record of 19 feet 9% inches despite rain and cold. He extends the record and competes against Americans Olson and Dial as Eastern European and Cuban athletes lead the strong field.
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Tam
CTK
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Turin
Italy
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Joe Dial
Dial
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Ann
Albuquerque
N.M
Gubicza Blanks Oakland On Three Hits
Kansas City starter Mark Gubicza fired a three hit shutout over Oakland, improving to 3-9. He struck out 10 as George Brett drove in three with a double and a two run homer. Brett's early rally sparked the win, while Willie Wilson made a leaping catch to deny a potential home run.
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Royals
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Rijo
Willie Wilson
Terry Steinbach
Steinbach
Polonia
Mike Davis
Carney Lansford
Jose Canseco
George Brett
Brett
Danny Tartabull
Martin Urges Jackson To Butt Out Of Baseball
Billy Martin blasted Rev. Jesse Jackson for pushing an affirmative action plan in baseball front offices. Jackson warned owners to adopt plans by June 29 or face boycotts starting July 4. Ueberroth named Harry Edwards to help place minorities in management.
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Philadelphia
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VEW Breaks Through In Thriller With Rotary
The Ottawa Babe Ruth League saw a Monday weathered game go to extras as VEW edged Rotary 9-6 in nine innings. Lions moved to 9-4 with a 10-3 win over Ellis, led by JayDee Weers and Danny Tyson with multi hit games.
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Keith Walters
Pace Lions
Wade Watson
Ellis
Chad Payne
Keith Chapman
Watson Nears Open Glory Sparks Hartford Return
Tom Watson, coming off a near miss at the U S Open, plans a Hartford appearance this week to continue the revived run after a three year winless spell. He finished second at Olympic Club, matching peers Ben Hogan and Arnold Palmer in Open history. Watson, aged 37, admitted doubt but regained belief in his game.
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Tom Watson
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Arnold Palmer
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