Have Tennis Foes Found Chinks in Evert's Armor
AP report notes rivals like Martina Navratilova probe Chris Evert's mental game as the No. 1 earns money and titles. Quotes emphasize pressure, longevity, and possible weaknesses while previewing the Virginia Slims Championship at Madison Square Garden.
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Evert Survives Hectic Tour As Tennis Legend Faces Doubts
The Athens Messenger notes Chris Evert at 22 shows few signs of decline, with career dominance over Navratilova Casals Wade and others. Critics praise her consistency while she admits the grind tests endurance and questions linger about her long term future.
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Colorful Naber Man to Watch at NCAA Championships
USC swimmer John Naber, a 21 year old 6 foot 4 inch 195 pound star from Menlo Park, is the focus as the 54th NCAA Division I Swimming and Diving Championships begin in Cleveland. He seeks two more titles to tie the all time record and has recent Olympic medals and world records to his name. Coach Peter Daland notes Naber’s openness and media attention while Naber says he aims for personal bests and balance between athletics and life. He hints at future plans beyond swimming and stresses Christian faith and self esteem as aids to his performance.
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Days of Domination End for NCAA Swimming Powers
Indiana coach Jim Counsilman says scholarship limits have ended the era of a few powers dominating NCAA swimming. With a maximum 11 scholarships per team, top recruits flee to better-funded programs, reshaping the sport as coaches warn of reduced Olympic prospects and altered recruitment strategies at the 1975 NCAA Division I Championships in Cleveland.
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Rockets Clinch Playoff Berth With 109 104 Victory
Moses Malone and Calvin Murphy combined for 48 points as the Houston Rockets clinched the Central Division lead and a playoff berth with a 109-104 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Murphy scored 25 and Malone contributed 23, matching his age for the birthday double. The night also saw Jazz top Pistons, Kings over Nets, Bullets over Cavaliers, Celtics over Hawks, Warriors over 76ers, and Lakers over Pacers.
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Namath May Go to Rams
Joe Namath, long time Jets quarterback, reportedly agreed to join the Los Angeles Rams. The Times said the deal could take time to finalize as Jets and Rams negotiate a trade while Namath, 34, would be paid under a new NFL agreement if signed.
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Linden McKinley Eyes Upset In Ohio Semi finals
Linden McKinley coach Jene Davis deflects talk of a Barberton meeting as his No. 2 Columbus team fights No. 1 Barberton and No. 4 Cleveland Latin in the statewide high school basketball tournament. Linden McKinley, 24-0, faces 20-3 LaSalle in the semifinal with title games Saturday. Barberton seeks to extend a 50 game win streak and become the first to repeat since 1968-69.
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