Clemente's dream of a sports camp for boys
Pittsburgh AP President Nixon donated a personal 1000 to aid Clemente relief funds for the Nicaraguan earthquake survivors and to support a sports camp for boys in Puerto Rico. Clemente, one of baseball's greats, was missing after a plane crash while delivering supplies. A Pittsburgh fundraiser and a memorial service were planned as 70 Pirates officials and others traveled to Puerto Rico.
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Cougars edge Nets on seven game win streak
Carolina Cougars, under rookie coach Larry Brown, win 110-107 to stretch their streak to seven and move into first place in the East. Joe Caldwell scores 24, Billy Cunningham 23, with Ted McClain sealing the late game play. Kentucky, Memphis, and Utah win other ABA games. Artis Gilmore sets a Colonels rebound record.
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Multimillion dollar era for rodeo rises in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City hosts the National Finals Rodeo finale as the sport grows into a multimillion dollar phenomenon. Phil Lyne of George West Texas dominates the circuit with a season total of 60,852 and a record finals haul of 6,897, while the sport’s endurance and travel tolls shape a legend beyond earnings.
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NCAA rejects benefit game offer for earthquake aid
The NCAA refused a proposed rent free USC versus Oklahoma charity game at the Astrodome. Rules blocked sanctioning and a double post season limit, while coaches noted timing and recruiting conflicts.
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