August 11, 1980 Table Of Contents
Booktalk
A HIP GUIDE TO THE HOT SPOTS AND THE HOTSHOTS OF PICKUP BASKETBALL
Olympics
Sebastian Coe, recipient of a cabled reproach after the 800, outkicked Steve Ovett (279) in the 1,500
By Kenny Moore
HE HUFFED AND HE PUFFED, BUT...
By Ron Fimrite
U.S. Swimming
In spite of fireworks, three world records and Ronald Reagan, the U.S. Long Course Swimming Championships did not an Olympics make
By Joe Marshall
George Brett
As a matter of fact, Kansas City's Third Baseman George Brett might well be the best in baseball. And he is a big winner off the field, too
By Ron Fimrite
Boxing
Thomas Hearns was burning bright in Motown, stopping Pipino Cuevas to win the WBA welterweight championship
By Pat Putnam
Baseball
San Diego still lacks an identity and a sense of direction, and with the star's status in doubt, the future remains bleak
By William Nack
Boating
Again challengers flock to Newport, pursuing the elusive America's Cup
Yesterday
BRAZILIAN ATHLETES PERKED UP THE 1932 GAMES WITH THEIR COFFEE CAPER
For The Record
A roundup of the week July 28-Aug. 3
Compiled by Roy S. Johnson
19th Hole: The Readers Take Over
19TH HOLE: THE READERS TAKE OVER
Departments
Edited by Jim Kaplan