Evert and Borg Lead In Broad Tennis Action Across Europe
In Brighton Evert defeated Renee Blount 5-7 61 6-3 as Wade and Stove also won on the BMW Challenge lineup. Borg beat Gerulaitis 6-3 7-6 in Essen while Gullikson toppled Dibbs 6-3 6-4 in Rotterdam. Crenshaw shot 65 to lead the Texas State Open after a 65 opening round.
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World Hockey Association standings and key games recap
The scoreboard shows New England and Winnipeg leading divisions with wins for Edmonton and Cincinnati. Tuesday results included Cincinnati 5 Quebec 5 in OT and New England 2 Edmonton 1. Wednesday previews list Indianapolis at Quebec and New England at Winnipeg with Birmingham visiting Cincinnati in a best of seven. Additional notes cover NHL Campbell/Patrick divisions standings, bids, and player moves across several teams.
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Bennett Pleased With Falcons Progress Despite 3-4 Start
Atlanta coach Leeman Bennett praised progress by QB Steve Bartkowski and the Falcons rookies after a 14-0 win over Detroit. He noted penalties and inconsistency up front but said the team is on track at 3-4 and aiming to even the record in San Francisco against the 49ers. Tom Pridemore earned AP defensive player of the week honors for two key plays in the Detroit game.
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St Angela Jackson Clash Opens 7-A Volleyball Tourney
Jackson High and St Angela Academy clash at 6 p.m. to start the 7-A league volleyball tournament at Jackson High. Wagener-Salley and Williston-Elko follow at 6 45 p.m. with double elimination action as teams chase finals tonight.
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Webster Faces Ex Teammates In Sonics 120 109 Victory
The Seattle SuperSonics, 3-0, defeated the New York Knicks 120-109 as Marvin Webster faced his ex-teammates for the first time since joining New York. Lonnie Shelton contributed 20 points and 10 rebounds in 22 minutes against his former club.
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Murphy Signs With Braves For 1979 Season
Atlanta first baseman Dale Murphy signed a 1979 contract with the Braves becoming the 11th Brave to commit. The 22 year old led the club with 79 RBIs and tied for home runs, earning an estimated 35 000 to 40 000. He hit .227 with 23 homers and 145 strikeouts, a team single season record.
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