Fatal injuries end Donohue racing career in Austria
Mark Donohue, Brown University engineer and longtime Penske driver, died after brain surgery from injuries in an Austrian Grand Prix practice crash. He retired in 1974, returned to help replace Peter Revson, and died aged 38. Donohue leaves wife Eden and two sons, amid grief in racing circles.
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Donahue dies after coma from practice crash
Sports Briefs from around the country report Mark Donahue, 38, dying in Austria after brain injuries from a crash during practice for the Austrian Grand Prix. Also: Virdon named Houston Astros field manager. Rico Petrocelli to 15-day DL with ear ailment. Jets place Steve Tannen on IR with dislocated shoulder. Others cover Efren Herrera knee surgery, Pete and Guilermo Vilas results, Pam Teeguarden upset, Vic Amaya win, and Jim Dent repeating in driving contest.
Australian tennis star John Newcombe knee surgery update
Surgeons at the University of Texas Medical School in San Antonio say Australian star John Newcombe could be back to full speed in about three months after removing damaged cartilage from his right knee. The 31 year old told reporters he would be ready sooner, and doctors expect him to begin ground strokes in six weeks and possibly compete in about three months.
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Vilas credits rest to spark in U S Pro Tennis
Guillermo Vilas after a week off returns to beat Jose Higueras 6-2 7-5 at the $100,000 U S Pro Tennis Championships in Longwood. Rod Laver routs Adriano Panatta 7-6 6-2 as Manuel Orantes extends win streak to 13 with 6-3 6-0 over Jairo Velasco. Vic Amaya tops Sandy Mayer 6-3 7-6 at East Orange. Chris Evert defeats Gail Chanfreau 6-2 6-1 in Paris.
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Pecos Klansmen claim WT volleyball honors
Pecos in West Texas honors the Ladies Volleyball League champions after an undefeated season. Team captain Margie Ephriam accepted the first place trophy for the two division league with Pecos Queens led by Lonnie Ephriam taking second. Alpine Exxon and Fort Stockton Oreos earned third and fourth respectively. Alpine Foothills won the division two top prize.
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