UCLA Names Gary Cunningham New Bruins Basketball Coach
Gary Cunningham, 37, was named UCLA basketball head coach to replace Gene Bartow. A former UCLA forward and longtime aide under John Wooden, he promises to meet alumni and fan expectations while facing pressure to win another NCAA title. Bartow resigned amid criticism and moved to become athletic director at Alabama-Birmingham.
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University of Alabama-Birmingham
Front Royal Legion Bunts Its Way Past Luray
Front Royal Post 53 beat Luray 8 to 4 to stay atop the District 14 race. Dale Henry tied the game with a third inning homer and Garnett Henry added two bunts and a late fielder’s choice. Mike Ford and Garnett Henry homered in the sixth as Front Royal widened the lead. Jimmy Ashby earned the win.
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Randy Wertz
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Mike Kenney
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Front Royal
Mike Ford
Kenney
Jimmy Ashby
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Double Envelope Wins Virginia Amateur Girls Softball Title
Double Envelope of Roanoke captured the Virginia Amateur Softball Association State Girls Tournament at Clearbrook Park, going 5-0 in the main bracket after coming from the loser's side to defeat the Pulaski Starlings 5-2 in the final. Blacksburg All-Stars and Winchester teams posted varied results as Pulaski reached the final weekend, and Double Envelope advances to the Central Atlantic Regional in Norfolk August 19-21.
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Nicklaus and Watson Spark a New Golf Rivalry
AP notes Turnberry triumph by Tom Watson over Jack Nicklaus signals a budding era of dual champions. With Watson at 268 eight under the course record and Nicklaus at 269, the stage is set for future duel in Pebble Beach and other majors, inspiring a lasting rivalry.
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Bradley shoots six under to win LPGA event in Rochester
Pat Bradley of Westford Massachusetts posts a three under par 70 to finish 54 holes at 213 six under and win the $75,000 LPGA tournament at Locust Hills with an $11,000 prize. JoAnne Carner finishes tied for second at 215 as Carol Mann Kathy Whitworth also contend. In other news Bernard King of Tennessee is arrested for burglary of an athletics building in Knoxville.
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Bernard King
University of Tennessee
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National Basketball Association
Rain Halts Play in County Tennis Open
The sixth Frederick County Tennis Tournament saw half the first round completed before rain washed out opening doubles. Sixteen singles matches produced notable results including Mike Buckner’s marathon win over Glenn Edwards. Eight doubles matches were rescheduled for James Wood courts tonight with Tuesday also hosting previously Monday times.
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John Milleson
Wade Johnson
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Ed Marinak
Paul Hillyard
Dave Nesselrodt
Danny Myers
Kathy Devine
Bobbi Holmes
Anne Marie Devereux
Tina Jones
Robin Shaffer
James Wood
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Milleson
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Hamstead
Mathias
Phalen
Webber
Seldon
Simpson
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Avalon II routs Plumly Lumber to extend league lead
Avalon II blasted Plumly Lumber 16 to 6 last night in Fast-Pitch Softball League action. Gene Sing earned the win after allowing seven hits as Jim Sinman led with four hits and Jim Lloyd and Dennis Singhas added three each. Eddie Grim took the loss.
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Randy Pitta
Gene Sing
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