June 26, 1978 Table Of Contents
Booktalk
THE MARTIAL ARTS OF THE ORIENT ARE UNVEILED IN A FAT NEW ENCYCLOPEDIA
U.S. Open
Andy North knew he didn't need par on the awesome 18th. One over would suffice—and two high-pressure shots got it for him
By Dan Jenkins
UNBEATEN, AND ALL BUT UNTOUCHABLE
The Yankees' Ron Guidry has won a near-record 11 straight, and he's getting better. Last week he allowed no runs and struck out 29 batters
By Larry Keith
Flaming Mess
Los Angeles' chance to host the 1984 Summer Games is in danger. But as some politicians try to douse all remaining hopes, a band of Angelenos may yet salvage the day
By William Oscar Johnson
Kurt Thomas
WHIRLING WITH FLAIR IN THE AIR
Kurt Thomas, innovator of the Thomas Flair, has clearly swung himself to the top of gymnastics in this country
By Kent Hannon
Baseball
At least, it always has been—first in June but then nowhere when it counts
By E. M. Swift
By Herman Weiskopf
Harness Racing
The missing millionaire finally showed up at Wolverine, had an excellent race, but couldn't double his pleasure
By Douglas S. Looney
Soccer
Washington's Paul Cannell may be a Diplomat but he's not very tactful on the field and has been sat down once by the league for piling up too many penalty points
By J. D. Reed
Rowing
Lisa Hansen took home four gold medals at the women's nationals on Green Lake
By Dan Levin
Skateboarding
Risking everybody's neck, contestants in the world speed championship in Signal Hill, Calif. almost hit a mile a minute—and they did hit several spectators
By Joe Jares
For The Record
A roundup of the week June 12-18
19th Hole: The Readers Take Over
19TH HOLE: THE READERS TAKE OVER
Edited by Gay Flood
Departments
Edited by Robert H. Boyle