Connors Takes Open Spotlight as Heavy Favorite
Jimmy Connors, a wiry, unorthodox American star, dominates the U S Open scene with a fearless, street-smart style. Surrounded by top contenders McEnroe, Lendl, and Wilander, Connors thrives in a raucous Madison Square Garden atmosphere where fans chant his nickname Jimbo.
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Connors Dominates Open Rivalry with Steel Racket Edge
Jimmy Connors, 31, famed for fierce, relentless play, seeks a fifth Open title across surfaces. The stubborn star recalls rivalries, marriage, and a steel racket that keeps his serve sharp while most rivals switch to modern graphite gear.
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Cosell's remark on Garrett sparks controversy
In Atlanta, SCLC's Rev. Joseph Lowery denounces sportscaster Howard Cosell for calling Washington wide receiver Alvin Garrett a "little monkey" during a Redskins Cowboys game. Cosell denies the remark, insisting he meant a compliment to Garrett's talent as tapes show a replay comment. ABC officials say Cosell did not call Garrett a monkey and offer their recollection of his statement.
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ACC Teams to Be Televised on Subscription Cable Package
The ACC announces a pay TV plan with Raycom Jefferson and ESPN to televise 20 1983 84 games to subscribers. An additional 35 40 conference games will air on the ACC regional network while NBC CBS and current contracts continue.
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Buddy Young Dies In Auto Wreck At 97
NFL executive Buddy Young died in a car crash in Terrell Texas at age 97. He lost control while en route to Dallas to catch a flight to New York. Born in 1929, Young was the NFL director of player relations and the league's first Black executive. He had been attending memorial services for Joe Delaney in Louisiana.
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Pat Lindsey wins B C Open with four stroke margin
Pat Lindsey shot 3 under par Sunday to win the B C Open by four strokes over Gil Morgan in a $300,000 golf event held in Endicott New York. The result adds another title for Lindsey as Morgan finished runner up.
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Scanlon Stuns McEnroe in Open Upset Quarterfinals
Bill Scanlon upset first seed John McEnroe at the U.S. Open advancing to the quarterfinals with a 7 4 7 6 6 3 victory at Louis Armstrong Stadium. The win marked Scanlon's third career over McEnroe in 10 meetings and his first Grand Slam quarterfinal since Wimbledon 1979.
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Connors reaches Open semifinals as Gunthardt falls
John McEnroe loses in the fourth round freeing Jimmy Connors to rise as the favorite for the Open final. In women's play Chris Evert Lloyd advances to the quarterfinals for the 13th straight year, defeating Kathy Jordan 6-3 7-6, while Andrea Jaeger Pam Shriver Sylvia Hanika Hana Mandlikova and others win their fourth round matches.
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Bonnie Gadusek
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Lisa Bender
Sylvia Hanika
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France
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Czechoslovakia
Zina Garrison
Jo Dukie
Britain
Anne White
Argentina
Ivanna Madruga- Osses
Andrea Leand
City of Aiken General Election Information 1983
The general election for the City of Aiken is set for Tuesday November 8 1983 with polls open 8 AM to 7 PM. Voters must hold valid County Registration Certificates for their precinct. Polling places for the city precincts are listed.
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