After School Fitness Gap Shows Wide Youth Activity
Martha from St. Paul asks if kids are hard on themselves, while Dr. Wynn Updyke notes many children are inactive at home yet some excel in youth sports. A 1980 Nabisco and AAU funded test of over 4 million kids found 57 percent failed to meet standard fitness. Scott Spenser says his Maddux Elementary classes get only an hour and twenty minutes of PE weekly.
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Nabisco Brands
The
American Athletic Union
Scott Spenser
Maddux
Cincinnati
University Hospital
Augusta
Kids in Sports urges families to boost youth fitness nationwide
Health expert advice urges reducing TV time and increasing activity for children ages 6 to 12. Tests show early risk factors for heart disease, but extra weekly activity improves academic performance and physical capacity. Parents are encouraged to enroll kids in diverse activities and model active behavior.
Belmont Stakes goes today on hopefuls not Secretariat
Randy Galloway previews the 115th Belmont with memories of Secretariat's 1973 records. A mediocre 15-horse field includes Slew O Gold and Slew s son, while pundits believe no horse matches Secretariat, but a late bloomer could emerge. Angel Cordero steers Slew O Gold. Tom Taylor predicts summerized battles.
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Secretariat
Ron Turcotte
Kentucky
Belmont
Ickey Taylor
Slew 'O Gold
Taylor
Angel Cordero
Billy Martin
Angel
Messere’s Wildcats Ride Crest Of Undefeated Lacrosse Season
West Genesee, under coach Messere, aims for state title No. 3 at Coyne Stadium after an 67 game unbeaten streak this season. The program built on youth lacrosse, discipline, and a reshaped lineup to absorb losses and still dominate.
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Yorktown Heights High School
Coyne Stadium
Warmuth
Tim O'Hara
Mike Buzzell
Tom Donahue
Randy Lundblad
Brad Kotz
Tom Karrie
New York State
Long Island
New York
Henninger
Syracuse University
Tast
Korrie
Mark Brannigan
Bill
West Genesee-Huskers Rival as Playoff Push Intensifies
West Genesee faces Yorktown after a high scoring season led by John Zulberti with 66 points and Todd Curry close behind. Donahe joins with five goals and an assist in a 15-5 semifinal win. defense anchored by Merrill, Belaney, McNamara and goalie Joe Ryan. Yorktown’s prospects hinge on a strong showing from a improving Wildcats squad.
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John Zulberti
Onondaga
Rush Henrietta Roth
John Merrill
Mark Belaney
Jim McNamara
Wildcats
Joe Ryan
Ryan
Yorktown
Yorktown Cornhuskers Open With Strong Lineup
Yorktown Cornhuskers sit 23-0 and push against Ganasee Wildcats in a boys lacrosse or hockey style lineup. Starters include Attack Tom Nelson and Teddy Curry, Midfield Dave Ralph and Jim Harper, Defense Mike O'Donnell and Mark Delaney, and goalie John Colucel. Ganasee counters with John Zuiberti Teddy Curry Pat Donahue and Joe Ryan guiding a veteran squad under Coach Mike Messere.
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Bob Betchley
Ed Trubulsy
Dave Ralph
Mike Haynes
Paldfield
Rich Pizzuct
Mike O'Donnell
Tom Hickman
John Colucel
Gerry Walsh
Ganasee Wildcats
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Lseph
Teddy Curry
Pat Donahue
Jim Harper
Phil Willard
Soph
Neal Cunningham
Mark Delaney
Jona Merrill
Jim McNamara Jr
Joe Ryan
Mike Messere
Jenkins Shuts Out Cardinals as Cubs Rally at Wrigley
The Cubs beat the St Louis Cardinals 7-0 at Wrigley Field as Ferguson Jenkins, aged 39, pitched a four hit shutout with four strikeouts and one walk. Jody Davis drove in three runs with a three run homer and a double for Chicago. The crowd of 37024 chanted “Fergie” as Jenkins claimed his third win of the season.
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Angels Rally Spoils Leal’s No-Hitter Bid in Toronto
Luis Leal took a no-hitter into the eighth but Doug DeCinces and the Angels surged past the Blue Jays with a five run eighth. DeCinces belted a two run homer after Reggie Jackson tied the game with a three run pinch homer. Jackson’s shot tied Stan Musial and Willie Stargell for 14th on the all time list.
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von Hayes
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Rod Carew
Reggie Jackson
Daryl Leomers
Jackson
Reiiver
Joey McLaughlin
McLaughlin
Stan Musial
Willie Stargell
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