Evert and Stove Reach US Open Semifinals
Forest Hills report where Chris Evert overwhelmed Betty Stove 6-2 6-0 to reach the semifinals as Tracy Austin, a 14 year old, dazzled the court before the adults took over. Vilas crushed Moore 6-1 6-1 6-0 to set a Saturday date with Solomon.
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McCovey Makes 2000th Hit as Giants Top Reds in Los Angeles
Willie McCovey, 39, homered for his 24th this season and doubled for his 2000th career hit as the San Francisco Giants defeated the Cincinnati Reds 6-3. The Reds fell 12 1/2 games back in the NL West behind the Dodgers. Other NL results: Phillies 6 Mets 2, Pirates 5 Cardinals 4, Padres 9 Astros 5.
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Expos Top Cubs Behind Perez and Carter Bats
Tony Perez hit a two run double and Gary Carter plus Ellis Valentine had RBI singles to lift Montreal over Chicago 4 to 2. Stan Bahnsen went eight plus innings for the win while Rick Reuschel faltered in a bid for his 20th victory.
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Ohio High School Football Season Opens With Computer Playoff Plan
About 735 Ohio high schools begin 1977 football Friday with two level computer ratings determining playoffs. Top teams in each region may meet in quarterfinals under a potential referendum. Portsmouth Class AA misses playoffs due to enrollment. Ohio Football News launches its third season with 12 pages. Subscriptions $5.
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Ohio Football News
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Horton Breaks Shift To Power Texas Past Twins
Willie Horton altered his approach before a Texas game and delivered a right field homer, a double, and a run scoring single in a 4-3 win over Minnesota. The Twins parked three fielders between second and third, but Horton beat the shift for a long opposite field homer and a go ahead double in the sixth that scored Toby Harrah from first.
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Associated Press
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Mickey Rivers
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Bruce Bochte
Staubach's Scrambling Act Not Ready
Texas Stadium hosts a Cowboys preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers with 50,000 expected as Roger Staubach, aged 35, avoids scrambles due to a hamstring strain. Dallas worries quick dashes could reinjure him ahead of the season opener, while Franco Harris powers the Steelers.
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Mother Launches Gymnast Daughter Toward Olympic Dreams
Regina Walz, a Jackson High School graduate from Massillon, began gymnastics as a baby with her mother Kathi Walz, an assistant professor of physical education at Kent State Stark. Regina trained at Canton YWCA and Gymnastics of Ohio, competed nationwide, and recently spent a year in Frankfurt at the German Gymnastics School. She plans college and athletic goals, aiming to study medicine in Germany while pursuing gymnastics, after a leg injury halted Olympic dreams.
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Bengals weigh bill Kollar trade tactic as waivers loom
Cincinnati uses Bill Kollar on waivers to gauge NFL interest for a trade. If claimed, the Bengals could trade him. Kollar cites a desire to leave and hopes for a return to health. Seattle and Atlanta links surface amid team criticism of Bengals medical staff.
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Insulation Ads Offer Home Heat Savings
Fuel bills worry homeowners as ads from Miscellaneous Services promote professional insulation. The notices urge quick action to save fuel and money by upgrading attic and wall insulation.
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