Evert Lloyd Tops Barker In Wightman Cup Victory
The United States clinched the 53rd Wightman Cup as Chris Evert Lloyd defeated Sue Barker 6-3 6-0 and Tracy Austin beat Virginia Wade 6-3 6-1 to push the U.S. ahead 5-0, with Jaeger and Shriver sealing the series 6-1 6-3 over Hobbs and Durie.
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Chicago
Chris Evert
Lloyd
Sue Barker
Tracy Austin
Virginia Wade
United States
U.S
Andrea Jaeger
Pam Shriver
Britain
Anne Hobbs
Jo Durie
Spinks Eyes Unifying Fight After Muhammad Victory
In Las Vegas Michael Spinks defeated Eddie Mustafa Muhammad by unanimous decision to win the WBA light heavyweight title. He expressed interest in facing Matthew Saad Muhammad to unify the division, while Saad Muhammad attended the bout and congratulated him. Leon Spinks was ringside as his brother achieved the milestone.
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Las Vegas
Nev
Eddie Mustafa Muhammad
World Boxing Association
Michael Spinks
Spinks
Mustafa Muhammad
Matthew Saad Muhammad
World Boxing Council
Saad Muhammad
Leon
Pion
Leon Spinks
Imperial Palace
Michael
Muhammad
Jackson seeks starting role for Falcons after breakout numbers
SUWANEE, Ga. Alfred Jackson is among the league's top deep threats but seeks a regular starting spot with Atlanta. Last season he had 23 receptions with seven TDs, a club high yards per catch and a 60 catch, 1,094 yard total, all while not starting a game.
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Suwanee
Alfred Jackson
Atlanta Falcons
Jackson
Falcons
Recreation Results Highlight City League Softball Action
In the Aiken Men’s City League tournament winners’ bracket, Southeastern Tool defeated Graham Boat Co 14 to 4 with Mike 1 and Don Brooks leading with multi hits and home runs. Du Pont beat Allied 13 to 11 as Wayne Martin and Sam Quiller posted key four-hit and four-run efforts. Seigler's Insurance toppled Valdem 5 to 2. Mike Campbell named tournament MVP. Standings show Trinity-Wesley and First Presbyterian atop the church league with dramatic late-week results and upcoming games listed.
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AIKEN
Southeastern Tool
Graham Boat Co
Mike
Don Brooks
Scotty
Larry Lynn
Seigler
Insurance
Chuck Reams
Freddie Hill
Mike Johnson
Valdem
Don Watkins
Rick Hallman
Mike Campbell
Donnie Turner
SEI
Thea Ste
Danny Singleton
Allied General
Kenny Widner
Rusty Busbee
Grover Fincher
Trinity-Wesley
St. Pauls
Lea
Roger Ereee
Ted Mappus
J. B. Mosley
First Presbyterian
First Baptist III
Bert Copley
Jack Hunter
Sloan
Bill Ward
George King
St. John’s
Horse Racing Winners Across Tracks This Weekend
Across Baltimore Pimlico Arlington Hollywood Monmouth Delray and Calder races produced feature wins. Reamer s captured the Marylander Handicap at Pimlico by 22 lengths while Rossi Gold prevailed at Arlington Park in the Washington Park Handicap. The Captain edged Helen s Beau at Hollywood Park for the Hollywood Juvenile Championship. Five Star Flight won at Atlantic City Race Course and Pair Of Deuces led Calder s Delray Stakes. Hechizado won at Belmont Park and Prismatical captured the Monmouth Oaks at Monmouth Park. Hot Ski topped a Delaware Park feature. Anti Phil won at Suffolk Downs and Rise Jim won at Belmont Park in the Tom Fool Handicap. Amber Pass edged fearsome rival at Delaware Park. Nobile Nashua won the Swaps Stakes at Hollywood Park.
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Lang
Pimlico
Chicago
Rossi Gold
John’s Monster
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Helen
Beau
Hollywood
Hollywood Park
Mckee City
N.J
Tap Shoes
Gee
Atlantic City
Miami
G Channel
New York
Hechizado
Aiken
Boston
Suffolk Downs
Proud Appeal
Belmont Park
Stanton
Del
William du Pont Jr
Delaware Park
Inglewood
Corcaro
Lionel Smith Ltd Wins Tournament Final Over Mack's Service
In the semifinals Mack's Service edged Silver Bluff Cafe 62 53 while Lionel Smith Ltd defeated Converse All Stars 68 61. In the finals Lionel Smith Ltd beat Mack's Service 71 60 to capture the tournament.
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Silver Bluff Cafe
Lionel Smith Ltd
Converse All Stars
Mack's Service
Mills Defeats Plyler For Carolinas Amateur Title
Nolan Mills of Charlotte used steady play to deny Bill Plyler a comeback and win the 67th Carolinas Amateur Golf Championship 2 up. Plyler earlier beat Mike Carlisle in the semifinals before falling short in the final.
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England
Suny
Royal St. Tals 'S Golf Club Links
Britain
Bill Rogers
Charlotte
Nolan Mills
Bill Plyler
Carolinas
Plyler
Aiken
Mike Carlisle
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