Stones Files Suit to Reform AAU Amateur Rules
Dwight Stones, an Olympic bronze medalist, sues the Amateur Athletic Union in Superior Court claiming corruption and antiquated rules. He seeks to regain amateur status and pursue high jumping, while continuing to compete at the 1980 Moscow Games and develop his Desert Oasis Track Club. The suit seeks an injunction to allow competing during litigation.
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Speier hits for cycle in Montreal big night
Montreal Expos shortstop Chris Speier forged the cycle and drove in six runs in a 7-3 win over the Atlanta Braves. Speier later said he did not realize a cycle had occurred until infield reflection. Pete Rose extended his 33 game hitting streak for the Cincinnati Reds.
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Green Leads In Philadelphia Golf Classic First Round
Hubert Green shot 65 to lead the Philadelphia Golf Classic by one stroke over Jack Nicklaus. He noted he must work on his putting and admitted the course suited scoring with eight in 67, 11 in 68, 12 in 69, and 24 in 70 as the field played Whitemarsh Valley. Ben Crenshaw, Bill Rogers, Hale Irwin, and others posted 67.
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Two Retire From Colts
Veteran linebackers Willie Lanier and Tom MacLeod announced their retirements from the Baltimore Colts. Lanier, acquired from Kansas City, never played for the Colts, while MacLeod, the club’s third-leading tackler last season, missed 1976 with an Achilles injury but recorded 51 solo tackles, 37 assists, two interceptions, and three sacks.
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Scandal almost pushed Cefalo to quit football
Jimmy Cefalo recounts a sophomore year crisis sparked by untrue rumors spread by Pittston fans after his Penn State benching due to a wrist injury. The rumors alleged relationships with players’ wives and a rape charge, fueling hostility in his hometown and nearly ending his college football career.
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Guidry Shuts Out Twins as Yanks Rely on Ace
Ron Guidry tossed a four hit 4-0 victory over Minnesota to remain the AL leader in wins as New York struggles in the AL East. Billy Martin lauded Guidry's impact while the Yankees sit 13 games behind Boston. Also, Milwaukee beat Boston 8-6 on Charlie Moore's homer and Ed Rodriguez's relief. Kansas City edged Texas 2-1 on Steve Braun's ninth inning pinch hit.
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