Mason denies NCAA investigation over Arizona transfers
University of Arizona coach Tony Mason says there is no NCAA probe into the program tied to four transfers from Cincinnati. He contends the players left on their own after a vindictive coach mishandled release, and notes they are paying their own way and working. The four players remain ineligible for Arizona this year.
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University of Arizona
Tony Mason
NCAA
University of Cincinnati
Mason
Arizona
Taiwan’s Li-Tech Beats Western Little League in World Series Final
Li-Tech Little League of Taiwan, led by Chaing Chen-jung who hit .833 in the tournament, posted a 7-2 win over Western Little League of El Cajon California to capture the 31st Little League World Series title. Chen-jung drove in two runs with three singles and pitched a four-hitter in the championship.
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Chaing Chen-jung
Li-Tech Little League
Taiwan
Western Little League
el Cajon
Calif
United States edges East Germany in two day swimming meet
The U S team set three world records to beat East Germany 176-168 in Berlin. Joe Bottom claimed the 100 meter butterfly breaking Mark Spitz’s last mark, Brian Goodell lowered his own 400 meter freestyle record, and the 400 meter freestyle relay finished in 3 21 11, over three seconds faster than the 1975 Cali world record.
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United States
East Germany
Joe Bottom
Mark Spitz
Brian Goodell
Cali
Colombia
Moncrief Leads U S To World Games Basketball Gold
Sid Moncrief of Arkansas scored 16 points to lead the United States to an 87 68 victory over the Soviet Union and capture the basketball gold medal at the World University Games. The Soviet women defeated the U S 107 90 to win their gold in another event.
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Bulgaria
Sid Moncrief
Arkansas
United States
Soviet Union
U.S
Green wins Irish Open in Portmarnock finish
Hubert Green sank a six foot birdie putt on the final hole to win the Irish Open at Portmarnock. Defending champion Ben Crenshaw finished one stroke behind in second place, earning $8,750 while Green took $14,000 for the first prize.
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Ireland
Hubert Green
Ben Crenshaw
Green
Crenshaw
Arizona Track Club Opens Cross Country Training Session
The Arizona Track Club begins training for the AAU cross country season with a 6 30 pm session at Catalina School field Phoenix near 37th Ave north of Maryland. For more information contact Dave Hassler at 1122 N 2th St per the telephone directory.
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Catalina School
Phoenix
37Th Ave
Maryland
Hassler
N. 2Th St
Oklahoma Opens with No. 1 Target in AP Preseason Poll
Oklahoma coach Barry Switzer salutes the No. 1 preseason AP ranking as the Sooners seek a season to start and finish atop the poll. He notes the road includes tough Big Eight foes and non conference tests like Texas and No. 5 Ohio State. Safety Zac Henderson calls the ranking a good edge to begin with. The article lists the top twenty and other receiving votes.
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Ohio State
Arizona State
Florida
Sun Devils
Sooners
Switzer
Thomas Lott
Lott
Michigan
Notre Dame
Southern California
Alabama
Pittsburgh
Texas Tech
Texas A&m
Maryland
University Games mirror Olympics with small, distinct touches
Sofia hosted efficiencies of the World University Games with 4,500 athletes from nearly 90 countries. The event featured Olympic style ceremonies, a double flame, Gaudeamus Igitur hymns, and a medal table led by the Soviet Union and the United States. Cuban stars Casanas and Juantorena set world records in the 110 m hurdles and 800 m.
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Bulgaria
Primo Nebiolo
Soviet Union
United States
International Federation of University Sports
FISU
Czechoslovakia
Alejandro Casanas
Cuba
Alberto Juantorena
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