Nancy Lopez Lifts Women’s Golf to Spotlight in LPGA Surge
The AP profiles Nancy Lopez fueling a boom in women’s golf as LPGA attendance soars. A hotel executive from Anaheim praises Lopez’s charisma and skill, noting women players draw new fans and reshape professional golf today.
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Lieberman Receives Wade Trophy for Top Collegiate Player
Nancy Lieberman of Old Dominion University has been named winner of the Wade Trophy as the nation’s outstanding collegiate women’s basketball player. The selection comes from a 100-member voting panel and the award presentation is scheduled for Monday in New York. Lieberman, a 5 foot 10 junior from Far Rockaway New York, has multiple honors including Kodak All American multiple selections and Olympic team member.
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Winchester Fifth in Region II Swim Meet
Winchester Swim team finished fifth in the Region II BC championship with six firsts and two relays wins among 15 teams. Individual golds went to Mike Mathias, Debbie Grove, David Oates, Penny Shockley, Ann Summel, and Stephanie Zebarth. Relays claimed the 200 medley and 200 free in 11-12 division. coach Shelly Moyer praised the 27 swimmers fielded.
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Former Handley Runner Eyes Olympic Trials After Shamrock Finish
Former Handley cross country runner Chuck Miller finished 11th in the Rotary Shamrock marathon at Virginia Beach with a 2 35 20 time for 26 miles 385 yards. He won the 23 29 age group among 1600 runners and led the Charlottesville Track Club to the AAU team title while coaching at Nelson County High School. Miller now considers this year’s Boston Marathon as his next goal.
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Local football score and roster notes across leagues
National Football League signings include Chiefs adding LaCrosse Johnson Lamboy Phillips and Fen ton and Saints adding Gray on waivers from Houston. California Sunsh ine and Las Vegas Seagulls announce hockey and soccer signings while high school meets list Clarke County Warren and Loudoun Valley track events and various tennis and softball matchups with time notices.
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Peach Bowl rejects Christmas Day game date
Peach Bowl officials told CBS they will not play on Christmas Day again citing low 1978 ticket sales and potential loss of NCAA certification. Executive Director George Crussbley said the game should move to another date, preferably December 31, while CBS remains firm on Christmas.
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