Evert Goolagong Set For Wimbledon Showdown at Forest Hills
Top seeds Chris Evert and Evonne Goolagong advanced to the planned Wimbledon final showdown with decisive quarterfinal wins at the West Side Tennis Club. Evert overwhelmed Natasha Chmyreva 6-1 6-2, while Goolagong defeated Rosie Casals 6-1 6-2. Connors and Vilas also won to reach anticipated men’s semis.
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NFL Draft Deemed Illegal Under Antitrust Laws
U S District Judge William B Bryant ruled the NFL draft violates antitrust law and must be replaced with a competitive method. The decision stems from James Yazoo Smiths 1970 suit alleging the draft limits players marketing. NFL and Redskins lawyers prepared to appeal after the judge called the practice a group boycott.
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Draft ruling limits antitrust exemptions for NFL players
Judge Bryant ruled the draft constrains competition among teams for college talent and harmed player control over earnings. Player Smith, 12th in 1968, claimed higher pay and injury protection, was awarded $92,000 actual damages and $276,000 triple damages under Clayton law plus costs.
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Bills Trade Talks With Simpson Collapse Amid Draft Contention
The Buffalo Bills failed to trade running back OJ Simpson as Rams and 49ers offered draft picks and players before the deadline. Bills owner Ralph Wilson and Rams GM Don Klosterman remained at odds over compensation, with Youngblood as a key sticking point. Simpson, under contract through 1979, has not reported to camp.
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Rules changes roll through Ohio high school football
Ohio scholastic officials announce a wave of changes including no neutral zone entry after the snap, offsides limited to kickoffs, 15 yard penalties for spearing and face blocking, and coaches allowed in timeouts but without boards. Other tweaks move team areas to the 30 yard line, require players 50 to 79 numbers on the line, and permit scouting talk on timeouts.
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Area Football Teams Ready for Debuts in 1976 Ohio Week
Meigs at Point Pleasant opens the 1976 Ohio high school football slate amid a school strike. Athens hosts Marietta at Butter Field as 8 p.m. kickoff. W.Va. teams also open seasons last week with Point Pleasant falling to Barboursville in overtime. Friday includes multiple cross-county matchups and SVAC non league play as season debuts unfold. Athens coach notes defensive depth will shape Friday's outcome after graduations.
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Ohio high school football to begin after late-season start
Ohio high schools start their delayed football season with 729 squads vying for state playoff spots. Harold Meyer retires as commissioner August 31 1977, replaced by George Bates. Teams defend titles including Class AAA Cincinnati Moeller, AA Cleveland Holy Name and A Carey. Playoffs begin with regional ratings and Akron Rubber Bowl hosts finals November 26 27.
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