Top qualifier Dunbar sidelined by elbow injury
Standout Diane Dunbar, the top qualifier among the women at the Elite National Gymnastics Championships and Pan American Games Trials in SIU Arena, watched from the Arena theatre seats after hyper extending an elbow. She petitions the Olympic Committee to bypass the competition to qualify for the team.
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ABA postpones dispersal draft amid franchise troubles
The ABA cancelled the dispersal draft planned between the Board of Trustees meeting and the college players draft. The delay could last about a month as the league resolves the futures of the Memphis and San Diego teams, with Conquistadors owner tied to a potential sale. San Diego, Conquistadors had 31-53 last season and low attendance. Memphis posted 162,919 total fans for 42 games.
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Injuries sideline pair of standout gymnasts
Top qualifiers for the Elite National Gymnastics Championships and Pan American Games Trials opened in the SIU Arena without key athletes. Larry Odell reports injuries sidelined Brigham Young star Young and University of California competitor Dunbar, while SIU entries were also affected.
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Giants Youth Move Spurs Squad For Atlanta Swap
San Francisco manager Charlie Fox saw the exodus of young Giants continue as Ed Goodson heads to Atlanta in a trade for Craig Robinson. Gary Thomasson homer helps the Giants beat Philadelphia 8 3, keeping pace with first-place Cincinnati in the NL West.
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AAU loosens track restrictions drawing top athletes
In Indianapolis the AAU announced the moratorium rule is rescinded after a unanimous board vote. The rule had barred athletes from meets within 10 days of nationals and five days of international events, limiting meet choices.
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Gullett Dominates With Forkball In Reds Victory
Don Gullett, the Reds lefty from Kentucky, improved to 8-3 with a 3-1 win over the Cardinals. He credited his forkball for the strong start, while Ted Simmons spoiled a shutout with a ninth inning homer. Gullett contributed at the plate with a leadoff double that sparked a two-run third inning.
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Woolard’s Controversial Overtime Play Ends Terrier Loss
Woolard intercepted a Crane Tech throw-in and passed during a collision with Jerome Freeman. Freeman made a free throw with no time left, giving Crane Tech a 64-63 overtime victory and sparking debate over possession.
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Ex Nashville coach named head coach at Petersburg Porta High
Dick Well, former Nashville High School basketball and baseball coach, is appointed head basketball coach and athletic director at Petersburg Porta High School near Springfield. He previously coached at Southwestern High School in Piasa and Nashville for three years, with his 1971-72 teams achieving state tournament and Sweet 16 status. his final baseball edition this spring went 20-6 before losing to Belleville East in the Carbondale sectional.
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South Carolina topples Arizona State 6 3 to stay unbeaten
South Carolina coached by ex Yankee infielder Bobby Richardson defeated Arizona State 6 to 3 on Wednesday night to remain the lone undefeated team.
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