United States takes Wightman Cup as Evert tops Barker
United States wins the Wightman Cup 5-2 against Britain. Chris Evert seals the victory by defeating Sue Barker 2-6 6-2 6-2 in London. Other results include Davis Cup rounds and global tennis action across Caracas Hong Kong Stockholm Seoul Nagoya.
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America Regains Wightman Cup in London Triumph
The United States defeated Britain 5-2 at Crystal Palace as Chris Evert won both singles matches and paired with Rosie Casals for a doubles win. Billie Jean King was named to the squad but withdrew while Julie Heldman noted the event to be a proving ground for young players.
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Best Leads Paul Knox To NA City Championship
Paul Knox Junior High, already Aiken County Division I champion, won the North Augusta city title with a 44-0 rout led by Craig Best who scored on multiple runs as an eighth grader. Ron McKie Thomas Hawkins and Anthony Johnson added touchdowns for the 7-1 Patriots. Tar Hollis coached Yellow Jackets ended 0-8 with George Bush the standout on offense.
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Iowa State Upsets Nebraska to Spark Big Eight Race
Iowa State, once a Big Eight doormat, shocks ninth-ranked Nebraska 37-28 to surge into a leading share of the conference race as Oklahoma, Colorado and Oklahoma State win. The result complicates Orange Bowl selections with a potential three-way tie atop the standings and jeopardizes Pitt's top ranking for a potential Sugar Bowl bid.
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Five Aces Reported At Midland Valley Country Club
Five holes in one were recorded at MVCC in recent months. Julie Fickett used a three wood to ace No 6, Billy Ranges used a stout iron for No 17, Nick Walker scored No 8, Jack Jenkins used a five wood for No 13, and Lee Hammett holed out with a four iron on No 13.
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Tar Heels Top ACC Poll in Preseason Ranking
In Richmond, NC State coach Norman Sloan and Duke and Maryland peers debate ACC depth as North Carolina led writers with 622 points to Maryland 504 and NCSU 451. Duke and Wake Forest face uncertain depth as teams scout for a strong, balanced season.
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State Stifles Wofford in 14 6 Cross-State Victory
South Carolina State the No 6 team in Division II stopped Wofford 14 6 as Mickey Sims had nine tackles and Archie Lagreon connected with Roger Wiley for a 23 yard score in the second quarter. Jesse Prather added a one yard TD run to seal the win. The Terriers scored late as Rick Cloninger reached the end zone with 1 01 left but Clay Evans extra point failed.
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Booster Bowl Set For Tomorrow At Hagood Stadium
The 11th annual Booster Bowl is scheduled for tomorrow at Hagood Stadium. The first game features North Aiken vs East Aiken at 7 pm, followed by Bantams of Aiken Elementary vs East Aiken. Miss Pee Wee Football will be crowned at halftime of the second game. Admission costs 1 for adults and 0.5 for students.
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Vikings rally past Seahawks as Tarkenton shines with record
Fran Tarkenton hit 26 of 31 passes for 84 percent, a club completion record, in Minnesota's 27-21 comeback over Seattle. The Vikings’ running back surpassed 1,000 yards with 109 yards and a TD, bringing his season total to 1,008. Warren Capone recovered a Detroit fumble and scored the winning one-yard TD on the Saints 17 Lions 16 game in progress, with Bobby Douglass connecting a 69-yard TD pass to Larry Burton.
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