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CONTENTS
Cast of the Thousand 12
Three dramatic acts: Seb Coe sets world mark, Ben Plucknett sets—and loses—one and Steve Ovett looks back in languor
by Craig Neff
Cap'n Ashe and Crew Cancel the Czechs 16
With three Wimbledon titlists, the best U.S. Davis Cup team ever swamped defending-champion Czechoslovakia in New York
by Frank Deford
He's Giving His All for the Als 20
But making it in Montreal has been tough so far for ex-L.A. Ram Vince Ferragamo and some of his hotshot U.S. teammates
by Jack McCallum
Season of Hope 24
When Mount St. Helens' top blew off, the area for miles around was leveled, but there are miraculous signs of survival
by Steve Raymond
Puncher of Cows and Men 33
All you need to know about heavyweight contender Quick Tillis is that as a boxer he's a great calf roper
by William Nack
Lady with a Past 52
The legendary Santana was more mistress than yacht to Bogie and her other owners. Now saved from ruin, she has a future, too
by Sarah Pileggi
The Departments
Scorecard 7
Golf 46
For the Record 69
19th Hole 70
Credits on page 69
Cover photograph by John Iacono
