Randy Harvey, Chick Hearn Win Awards

Times sportswriter Randy Harvey and Laker broadcaster Chick Hearn were named California award winners by the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Assn. for 1987.

Harvey, who joined The Times in 1981, primarily covers Olympic-related stories. Hearn has been the voice of the Lakers since 1961.

Bob Costas of NBC and Sports Illustrated writer Frank Deford were named the national award winners. Both are repeat winners. Costas has won twice before and Deford is a five-time winner.

Harry Caray of Chicago television station WGN, Jack Murphy, the late sports editor of the San Diego Union and Fred Russell, former sports editor of the Nashville Banner, will be inducted into the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Hall of Fame.

The awards program will be held in Salisbury, N.C., on May 3.