New York Tennis Brings Out Worst In Players
Jim Litke notes New York crowds and rhythm fuel tempers in tennis. He details fines at the U S Open and other grand slams, citing Gomez Agassi and Nastase as examples, and explains the 1978 code of conduct with a 7,500 fine ban rule.
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Hatfield Sees Virginia Clash Not ACC Title Decider
Clemson coach Ken Hatfield treats the Virginia game as a tough non-title test after a 1-0 start. No. 9 Clemson visits 14th-ranked Virginia at Scott Stadium, a venue where Clemson has not lost in 29 tries. The ACC matchup, televised by ESPN, could boost confidence for the rest of the season. Virginia has won eight straight at Charlottesville.
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McEnroe Faces Wheaton In U S Open Quarterfinals
At Louis Armstrong Stadium, crowd favorite John McEnroe, now elder statesman of American tennis, meets rising star David Wheaton in a 1990 U S Open quarterfinal. Wheaton notes the hometown support for McEnroe, while both players acknowledge the high stakes as they seek a semifinal berth amid a mix of veteran star power and emerging talent.
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McEnroe Faces Wheaton as U S Open Field Narrows
Unseeded Leila Meskhi tops McEnroe 7 6 4 6 4 in a landmark U S Open match at the National Tennis Center. McEnroe eyes a rematch with Ivan Lendl as Wheaton, the junior champion, powers toward his first Grand Slam quarterfinal, while the crowd support shifts toward the native son.
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Greenwood Tops First AP Prep Poll
Greenwood Eagles lead the first 4A Associated Press high school football poll with 76 points and two first place votes, edging Rock Hill which had four first place votes and 72 points. Summerville is third with 71 points. Camden tops 3-A, Pageland Central leads 2-A, Lake View is 1-A. Greenwood hosts Laurens Friday.
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Poll results hint Northwestern dominant in state prep poll
The state prep poll shows Northwestern listed as champion with two first place votes and 54 points. Other schools are noted in the rankings with multiple points and votes, reflecting a tight race among top contenders.
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Hurst Bounces Back With Big North Augusta Win Over Aiken
North Augusta High School tailback Kurt Hurst, Prep Player of the Week, surged to 247 yards of offense and two touchdowns guiding the Yellow Jackets past Aiken. He built on a prior subpar game by practicing catching, receiving 137 yards on three receptions and rushing for 111 on nine carries, including a 75 yard scoring dash and a 77 yard gain in the first quarter.
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