Ghost of Gold Medals Past Boosts Oerter Returns
Hal Bock reports Al Oerter, the four time Olympic discus champion, resurfaced at UCLA with a 192 foot throw. Mac Wilkins won the meet, but Oerter’s presence cast a long shadow as athletes train for the 1980 Moscow Games. He said he is back and intent on competing for the Games.
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Oerter eyes fifth Olympic gold in comeback bid
The 1968 discus champion John Oerter, age 31 at Mexico City, returns after seven years away. He explains quitting was caused by injuries, external goals, and family, and outlines a renewed plan with distance targets from 181 feet in 1976 to aiming for 215 feet in 1980. He acknowledges long odds yet pursues a medal at the Games.
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Sonics aim to rebound in pivotal playoff game
Seattle center Marvin Webster says the Sonics must play simply and with intensity in game six against the Denver Nuggets to avoid falling behind. Denver rookie Anthony Roberts and a resurgent trio led by David Thompson fueled a 123 114 win and force a possible seventh game in Denver.
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Hawks' Brown named NBA Coach of the Year
Atlanta coach Hubie Brown won the NBA Coach of the Year award after guiding the Hawks to a 41-41 regular season, playoff berth, and a run that fell to the Bullets in the first round. Brown edged Seattle's Lenny Wilkens in a 66-member media vote with 282 to 192 points.
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Rain Doesn’t Dampen Al Unser At Indianapolis 500
Rain has turned the infield into a mudfield at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway but two-time winner Al Unser remains unfazed. He notes weather delays hurt car owners and mechanics, but may benefit drivers, stressing racing isn’t safe in such conditions. Unser clocked 198.194 mph, while leaders top 200 mph. he expects at least 10 cars capable of winning if they survive.
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Bruins Struggle as Canadiens Dominate Playoff Metagame
Montreal star Lafleur fuels a seven straight playoff win streak over Boston, while Bruins captain and coach vow to adjust without sacrificing core plan. Peter McNab says there is no simple flaw to exploit and cautions that Boston must outthink Montreal in Game 2 without overhauling their game.
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