American Track Stars Stumble in Pre-Olympics Trials
At Moscow pre-Olympics, Kathy McMillan and Edna Brown fail to advance in the women’s long jump and 400 meter hurdles. McMillan’s best 19-10% falls well short of qualification while Brown posts 59.14 seconds and exits early.
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Ean Makeeva
Soviet Union
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Wilma Bardauskene
Stan Vinson
Eastern Michigan University
Ron Harris
University of Tennessee
Dave Laut
Oxnard
Calif
Karen Hawkin
St. Louis
Guidry Delivers Solid Start as Yankees Beat Angels 2-0
Ron Guidry pitched a three hit shutout to defeat the California Angels 2-0, with Billy Martin praising his performance. The ace, 1 year removed from a 25-3 season, has an 8-7 record amid injuries and a May bullpen stint. he notes a decline in run support and a stretch of 37-4 from Aug 1977 to end of 1978.
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Winchester Swimmers Triumph in Interstate Meet
Winchester Swim Club defeated Frederick YMCA 317-264 in Frederick led by three triple winners in the 10 age group Debbie Grove Mike Mathias and Travis Laster with multiple wins. Other Winchester winners included Kris Himelright David Oates Richard Culp Ann Summel Ginnie Grove Tag Grove and Kelly Himelright among many first places and three relays.
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Winchester
Debbie Grove
Mike Mathias
Travis Laster
Kris Himelright
David Oates
Ginnie Grove
Kelly Himelright
Stephanie Zebarth
Penny Shockley
Tag Grove
Patrick Anderson
Kirk Cary
Erin Hussion
Holly Vaughy
Jim Molster
Cathy Rathbun
Oe Miller
Kelly Hussion
Unitas, Butkus, Mix and Lary inducted into Hall of Fame
Canton honors four legends Johnny Unitas Dick Butkus Ron Mix and Yale Lary as Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees The ceremony precedes the Cowboys Raiders NFL preseason opener at Fawcett Stadium A sellout crowd is anticipated and rosters mix veterans with promising youngsters for the exhibition matchup
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Fawcett Stadium
Staubach
Danny White
Glenn Carano
Ron Springs
Ohio State
Do Cosbie
Santa Clara
Dallas
Willie Jones
Florida State
Oakland
Dickerson's ninth inning single lifts Harrisonburg over Winchester
In a Valley Baseball League game Harrisonburg tops Winchester 5 4 after a two out single by Russ Dickerson in the bottom of the ninth sends Jeff Barker home for the winning run. The Royals sit 2 1/2 games back with three to play.
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Jeff Reynolds
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Braves
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Steve Jordan
Dickerson
Liddle
Jordan
Bob Laurie
Rod Bellamy
Bob Elliott
Steve Susce
Don Gordon
Winchester
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Durboraw Leads as Top Stock Car Driver at Tri-State Tracks
Nathan Durboraw, star driver for Mt. Airy Auto Wrecking, dominates the KARS Circuit with 14 wins in 1979 and a career 35 feature wins. Driving No. 27 Limited Late Model, he shares duties this year before fielding two cars, while a 1969 Camaro nets multiple feature wins. Durboraw, nicknamed Wild Man by veteran announcer Frank Sagi, emphasizes a strong car and motor as key to racing success.
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Dan Sullivan Competes for Enjoyment in Late Model Racing
Dan Sullivan, a notable Late Model racer with six wins this season, discusses racing as a sport for learning and enjoyment. He emphasizes leading when possible, avoiding overrisk, and valuing clean, competitive action over sensational results.
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