Burke Repeats as Marathon Champ in Sixth Annual Race
Ken Burke defended his marathon title by finishing 26 miles 385 yards in 2 26 17 starting at the Wabash Valley Fairgrounds and ending at Fairbanks Park. Sam Bell coached Indiana Track Club’s Tom Burleson won the 6 mile race in 29 28, with Burke second.
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Indiana
Sam Bell
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Charleston
Walter Crawford
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Chicago
Larry Fox
Pacers receive 100000 bailout as sale talks continue
Indianapolis officials say businessmen led by Market Square president contributed 100000 to meet NBA payroll three days overdue. The move backs behind the scenes talks with buyers while a Monday decision is hoped. Pacers president James Hill said the crisis is eased and a season ticket drive will start Monday.
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Jewett
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New York Nets
Wil Jones
Dan Roundfield
John Williamson
Mel Bennett
Len Elmore
Robert
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Millionaire Texas dealer energizes Texas 500 stock race
James L. Overton reports from College Station Texas that the Texas 500 features A J Foyt as a favorite after his fourth Indianapolis 500 title. Qualifying draws top Indy and stock car names including Bobby Unser Johnny Rutherford Roger McCluskey Ramo Stott Insolo Brown Torella Easley and Darnell in a peak USAC season event.
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Ray Darnell
USAC
Richards Hopes for WTT Clearance to Play
Richfield Ohio AP Joe Zingale owner of the Cleveland-Pittsburgh Nets seeks clearance for transsexual tennis star Dr. Renee Richards to join the Nets’ women against the Golden Gaters at the Coliseum. World Team Tennis commissioner Butch Buchholz requires a chromosome test and contract approval before she may play. He expects results within 24 hours and would arrange testing with an independent physician if Richards agrees. Race time notes and Texas auto racing quotes appear as related past coverage but are not the main item.
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Blazers One Win From NBA Crown In Portland Victory
Portland rallied past Philadelphia 110 104 to take a 3 2 lead in the NBA finals as Bobby Gross and Maurice Lucas fueled a third quarter burst. Julius Erving led the 76ers with 37 points while Bill Walton dominated the boards with 24 rebounds.
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Maurice Lucas
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Bryant
Lucas
Dave Twardzik
Lionel Hollins
Hollins
Johnny Davis
Twardzik
Bill
Ramsay Shue
Soviet Cage Team Triumphs Over United States 114 105
The Soviet Union national basketball team defeated the United States 114 105 in the Intercontinental Cup. Alexander Salnikov and Sergei Belov scored 53 points combined to lead the Soviets who pulled away to a 73 52 lead and held off a late U S rally. Dexter Reed led American scoring with 26 points in front of 12 000 fans at the Palace of Sports in Moscow. The U S team, coached by Gale Catlett, has now lost three tournament games.
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Indy Group Bans Boxing Promoters in Indiana
World Television Championships Inc promoters of a national boxing tournament were suspended in Indiana for writing bad checks to participants in a quarterfinals round at the Indiana Convention and Exposition Center. The suspension, ordered by Indiana Athletic Commission official Kelse McClure, will bar WTC from any state with WBA affiliations.
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Don Elbaum
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