Smith to face Ramirez in Davis Cup opener
In Davis Cup North American zone finals in Palm Springs, Sean Smith, US No.2 behind Jimmy Connors, draws Raul Ramirez to open singles Friday. Ramirez, top Mexican, faces Roberto Chavez in the second match, with doubles teams to be set by captains before Saturday.
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Gonzalez Chosen Referee for Connors Laver Money Match
Pancho Gonzalez remains referee of the $100,000 winner take all match at Caesars Palace after a secret conference settled the dispute. Riordan opposed Gonzalez, but overruled. CBS executives aided the settlement. Laver and Connors, both top left handed players, had debated potential co referees as the event nears.
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Wimbledon increases purse for 1959 tennis championship
London reports Wimbledon elevates total prize money to 781300 with 28620 gain, expanding Plate events to include first three round losers. 64 men compete for 12960, 22 women for 6420, and women singles runner up prize up by 80. Doubles prizes rise by 8400 with earlier awards to boost interest while facilities funding adds 288000 for improvements, per Maj. Mills. Birmingham AA Southern League confirms compromise on park rent and Birmingham Athletics franchise status remains pending.
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Cartwright signs USF scholarship amid looming national LOI
Elk Grove center Bill Cartwright signed a scholarship letter with the University of San Francisco, saying he plans to sign a national letter of intent in April. He cited starting opportunities, USF's style, coach Gaillard, and staying near family as key factors.
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Bob) Gaillard
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California to be reinstated after NCAA probation
Berkeley California confirms UC will be reinstated on February 1 after four years under NCAA probation. Athletics Director Dave Maggard calls the ruling a relief and hopes the program can serve as a model. The probation followed violations involving grade tests for two football players and a track star.
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Hamil Aims to clinch U S senior women's title in Oakland
Dorothy Hamil held a nine ordinals lead over Kath Malmberg and Wendy Bergy after the short program in Oakland while entering the 7 p m freestyle at Coliseum Arena. Hamil injuries and nerves add uncertainty as Malmberg and Bergy eye Worlds and the 1976 Olympics with strong freestyle performances anticipated.
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Geiberger Leads Hawaii Open After Rainy First Round
Former PGA champion Al Geiberger shot a six under 66 to lead the Hawaiian Open at Honolulu's Waialae Country Club amid showers. Several players, including Bob Murphy, Charles Condy, Eddie Pearce, Allen Miller, and Brian Allen, trailed one stroke behind at five under 67. Arnold Palmer, Hale Irwin, and Lee Trevino posted mixed scores as 49 of 146 starters posted subpar rounds.
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Masashi Ozaki
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Foreman Rejects Bout With Bonavena in Ali-Wepner Show
George Foreman refuses to participate in the Ali-Wepner closed circuit show. He cites no interest in facing Oscar Bonavena as the first bout, with Ali meeting Colisoum at R Ohia near Cleveland and Bonavena venue undecided. Possible sites include San Diego Baltimore and Madison Square Garden. Foreman, defeated by Ali in Kinshasa, declines further involvement while Joe Frazier plans a separate bout in Australia on March 2.
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Orr's Hat Trick Lifts Bruins Over Seals in Easy Win
Bobby Orr notched his third hat trick of the year as the Boston Bruins defeated the California Golden Seals 6 to 0. Gilles Gilbert posted his second shutout, John Bucyk reached 1,200 career points, and Orr added two goals in the second period to turn the game into a one-sided affair.
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Humm leaves Nebraska for UNLV in final season
Quarterback David Humm, Nebraskas left handed star and Oakland Raiders draft choice, leaves Lincoln to join Nevada Las Vegas for his final college term. He plans to spend time with family before Raider camp next fall and will participate in spring drills at UNLV under a scholarship arrangement.
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