Switzer Champions Women’s Distance Run to Olympic Debut
Kathrine Switzer leads the push for women to compete in the 5 000 and 10 000 meters and the marathon at the Olympics. She notes women’s growing endurance, Organization includes the International Marathon Championship, 29 countries in West Germany, and AAU trials in Springdale Ohio.
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Switzer
Los Angeles
Waldniel
West Germany
U.S
Springdale
Ohio
Atlanta
Perkins Will Try To Shore Up QB Situation In Draft
Giants coach Ray Perkins and General Manager George Young weigh rookie quarterbacks with Sam Thompson of Washington State as the likely first pick in the NFL draft amid debate over players like Steve Fuller and Phil Simms. The Bills hold the No. 1 choice with Tom Cousineau for the linebacking unit.
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Ray Perkins
New York Giants
Joe Pisarcik
Jerry Golsteyn
Randy Dean
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George Young
Jack Thompson
Washington State
Thompson
Fuller
Phil Simms
Morehead State
Jeff Rutledge
Alabama
Rick Leach
Michigan State
Chuck Fusina
Penn State
Buffalo Bills
Buffalo
O.J. Simpson
San Francisco
Ohio State
Tom Cousineau
Sonics Use Running to Advantage in Game 1
Seattle defeated Phoenix 108 93 anchoring defense by Dennis and John Johnson. Walter Davis scored 13 for the Suns while Paul Westphal managed 13. John Johnson led Seattle with nine assists as Seattle outrebounded Phoenix 56 45 and controlled the pace. The series moves to Friday’s Game 2 at the Kingdome.
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Walter Davis
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Eig Sacha
John MacLeod
Handley tops Clarke County 6 3 on early baserunning spark
Handley built a 2-1 lead in the first inning as Steve Smallwood drew a baserunning flourish with the bases loaded and two outs, racing toward second while Clarke County's defense was distracted. The sequence sparked Handley to a 6 3 win at Bridgeforth Field, though Clarke head coach Bobby Orndorff protested the aggressive baserunning.
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Eagles
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Denise Bailey
Sandy Reynolds
Drucilla Grandison
Paula Carey
Steve Smallwood
Clarke
Bridgeforth Field
Smallwood
Jim Radile
Jay Alider
Aaive Srant
Steve
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