Black Athletes Hall of Fame to Enshrine Eight Profiles
Wilt Chamberlain O J Simpson lead eight honorees in the Black Athletes Hall of Fame induction set for June 16 in New York. Bill Cosby will be honorary chairman with a star studded program featuring Alan King Natalie Cole Chuck Mangione Howard Cosell and the Jackson Five. Charles Mays explains the aim to recognize pioneers who faced hardship before Jackie Robinson and promote broader acknowledgement of Black athletic achievement.
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Will Grimsley
Wilt Chamberlain
O.J. Simpson
New York
Philadelphia International Orchestra
Bill Cosby
Las Vegas
Alan King
Natalie Cole
Chuck Mangione
Howard Cosell
Jackson Five
Charles Mays
Jersey City
N.J
Mays
Chamberlain
O. J
Jackie Robinson
Cartwright Aims Third Marathon Crown At Action Dragway
Lora Cartwright seeks a third straight women’s Marathon crown in the sixth annual event beginning at 7 am at the Action Dragway. About 500 runners run the 26 mile course from the Dragway to Fairbanks Park, with Lisa Lorraine entering the six mile race. Ken Burk defends the men’s title as a clinic accompanies the event at Indiana State University Lincoln Quadrangle. Sponsors include Marathon Oil, Coca Cola Terre Haute, and ISU among others.
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Action Dragway
Lora Cartwright
Nina Cusick
Cartwright
Muncie
Vigo County
Dresser Drive
Fairbanks Park
Lisa Lorraine
Georgia State
Indiana State University
Lincoln Quadrangle
Lincoln Quad
Robert Behnke
Robert McDavid
Indiana State Stars Bird and Morgan Lead Boys' Club Clinic
Indiana State basketball stars Larry Bird and Harry Morgan will teach a summer basketball program at the Terre Haute Boys' Club. The instructors will provide personal instruction and share their knowledge with area youngsters to boost their skills.
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Larry Bird
Harry Morgan
Max Jones
Indiana State University
Chuck
Indiana State
Bird
Morgan
Boys’ Club
Terre Haute
Connie Mack Tryouts Sunday at Ball Field
Connie Mack league invites players to register and try out at 2 p.m. Sunday at Spencer Ball Field for openings on nine teams. Eligibility requires birthday before Aug. 1, 1977. The league plans a 16 game schedule with week traveling teams and hosts state championships.
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Spencer Ball Field
John R. Abrell
Spencer F. Ball
South High School
Pacers Could Change Hands Over Weekend Amid Financial Crisis
Indiana Pacers faced a payroll crisis as officials said ownership could change hands over the weekend. James Hilliard warned payroll funds, totaling over 100000 dollars, were tied to a purchase option while two buyer groups continued negotiations.
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Indianapolis
UPI
Indiana Pacers
National Basketball Association
Pacers
James Hilliard
Hilliard
Bobby Leonard
Market Square Associates
Market Square Arena
MLA
John Jewett
Knight and Robisch Begin Pay Dispute with Pacers
INDIANAPOLIS AP The unpaid Indiana Pacers will issue two day late paychecks today but Billy Knight filed formal notice of default through his attorney Herb Ruddy. Dave Robisch followed with a notice to the team. The process could lead to Knight becoming a free agent if not paid within the arbitration window.
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Indianapolis
Indiana Pacers
Billy Knight
National Basketball Association
Dave Robisch
Knight
Herb Ruddy
Chicago
Pacers
NBA
Wynn's Spit Fire Promises Quick Engine Relief
A reader explains a stalled engine that continued after ignition off and describes Wynn's Spit Fire as the cure. The ad warns after run caused by carbon buildup can be dangerous and urges adding Wynn's to fuel, noting availability at Osco Drug Stores.
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Wynn
Osco Drug
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