Billie Jean King Tops Money, Points on Virginia Slims Tour
Billie Jean King leads the Virginia Slims women’s pro tennis tour in both earnings and points as of April 6, with $27,750 and 112 points. The top 12 in points qualify seeds for Caesar’s Palace championship in Las Vegas next week, with Rosemary Casals second and Ann Haydon Jones third.
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Allin Aims For Second Win In Magnolia Classic
Vietnam veteran Brian Allin seeks back to back victories as he tees off in the 46th Magnolia State Classic in Hattiesburg Mississippi. He won Greensboro Open last Sunday in a sudden death playoff and competes for a $5 000 first prize among top pros not in the Masters field with three defending champs among the entrants.
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China Invites U S Team to Friendly Table Tennis Matches
Rufford Harrison, leader of the U S table tennis team at the 31st world championships in Nagoya, said China invited the Americans to visit for friendly matches. He noted a decision would be made after a meeting, with plans to depart Nagoya for a sightseeing tour of Japan the next morning.
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Pimlico Race Card Expands With Preakness Stakes
Pimlico Race Course announced the $150,000 added Preakness Stakes as part of a rich program for 3 year olds. The track will host an about $400,000 added money stakes series during its 30 day meeting starting May 15.
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Theismann Likely to Join Toronto Argonauts
Notre Dame All American quarterback Joe Theismann appears headed for the Toronto Argonauts rather than the Miami Dolphins. Shula made a late bid after visiting South Bend but both sides handled the talks in a courteous manner. Theismann emphasized he has not spoken ill of the Dolphins as he completes his Notre Dame coursework.
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Racing Roundup reveals multiple race results across circuits
In Aqueduct Roslyn Purse Fun filled a competitive stretch drive with Royal Fillet a half length back. At Bowie Red Lion won by three and a quarter lengths over Harlequin Fella. Somersault dominated Gulfstream feature by four lengths over Courtly Dee Dolington Adler and Wide Selection in a photo finish. Ribula led from start to nose past Mystic Ayre at Golden Gate. Jessie’s Test edged Francis Marion by two and a quarter lengths at Suffolk Downs. Mizzle upset Tipping Time in Santa Ana Handicap at Santa Anita. Lincoln Downs canceled its program due to bad weather after seven races.
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Mays hits 629th homer to power Giants opener win
Willie Mays belted his 629th career home run on the first pitch of the season, leading San Francisco to a 4-0 victory over San Diego. The game featured Ted Williams era notes and a strong outing by Juan Marichal. Other NL results included Los Angeles 2 Houston 0 and Chicago 2 St Louis 1 in 10 innings. In the AL, Boston beat New York 3-1 and Detroit routed Cleveland 8-2.
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New York Nabs Win as Mets Rally Against Phillies
Homer New York backed Carl Morton for an opening burst of unearned runs in the second inning. Jerry Grote doubled home one and Tommie Agee drove in another as Dock Ellis held Philadelphia to eight hits. Pittsburgh capitalized on four Phillies errors to prevail.
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