Former Navy pilot claims world hang gliding record
George Worthington, a 57-year-old retired Navy pilot from San Diego, says he set a 48-mile out and back world record in a folding wing hang glider near Bishop California. He describes a perilous ascent through clouds and a late five mile detour, landing atop Peak 13559 after climbing to 8,500 feet.
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SAR boxers edge toward glory at Rodriguez Invitational card
SAR send 12 winners and four losers at the Al Rodriguez Invitational at Scottsdale Boys' Club. Highlights include Jimmy Harrison 110 beating Henry Perex in a tight decision and Craig Christian’s tough 120-pound loss to Gilbert Espansa. Other SAR victors span 53 to 135 pound classes with multiple Tucson and Glendale opponents.
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Mesa
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Orioles pass million mark in attendance milestone
The Baltimore Orioles drew 10,103 fans to M&T Bank Stadium on Monday night, lifting the season total to 1,008,238 and surpassing the one million attendance threshold for the year.
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Shcolnik Signs With Oklahoma State Baseball
Former Chaparral star Steve Shcolnik signs a letter of intent to join Oklahoma State with coach Gary Ward. At Yavapai College he hit .373, set runs with 97, walks 59, and a 67 percent on base average, earning All Tournament and National All Tournament honors.
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Vilas and Wade Pose Upheaval Threat at US Open
Guillermo Vilas the 25-year-old Argentinian top seed fourth faces a tough run at the West Side Open on Har-Tru clay. Virginia Wade, seeded third, brings big wins over Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova as Renee Richards begins her Open debut after a court order allowing competition.
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Renee Richards
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Suns sign Walter Davis after top pick deal
The Phoenix Suns reach terms with Walter Davis, their number one draft selection from North Carolina. The 22-year-old Pineville, North Carolina native and former Tar Heel guard averages 15.7 points per game over four college seasons and is praised as a polished, versatile player. Davis sat out the Summer League to finish degree requirements but is reported 100 percent physically after hand and wrist injuries.
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Jerry Colangelo
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Marquette
Vilas the Poet Ace Sweeps Clayon Pro Tour
Guillermo Vilas, Argentine tennis star and poet, blends deep thinking with a fierce clay game. He has won six straight tournaments and 39 in a row on clay, aiming for $500,000 this year and a strong US Open seed behind Borg and Connors. Vilas writes when lonely, finds death a dominant theme, and avoids tour fanfare as a thoughtful loner.
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Westchester Country Club
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Vilas Reflects On Poetry Fame And Tennis Glory
The article profiles Guillermo Vilas discussing his Spanish bestseller status in Argentina, limited translations, and a childhood poem about a boy and the sea. It notes his Grand Prix wins, current peak tennis form, and rivalry with Bjorn Borg. Vilas remarks on audience differences between the United States and Europe.
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Walsh heads for Nuggets
Donnie Walsh, longtime associate coach at South Carolina since 1964, is leaving to join the NBA Denver Nuggets coaching staff.
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Donnie Walsh
South Carolina
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