Mets Draw Massive Crowds despite Playoff Odds
New York Mets fans pack Shea Stadium, passing 2,012,247 in attendance to lead majors, despite a fourth-place NL East position. Players and staff cite rabid devotion, promotions, and economic value as reasons fans keep streaming in.
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Miss Evert gains finals in Eastern Tennis Eastern Open
In South Orange New Jersey Clark Graebner outlasted Onny Parun 1 6 6 2 6 7 6 to reach the final of the 25000 Eastern Open. Pierre Barthes beat top seed Marty Riessen 1 6 7 6 6 4 6 4 to set up the final with Graebner. Christ Evert, age 16, reached the semifinals as the event advanced.
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Marty Riessen
Orange Lawn Tennis Club
Bennington Sports Briefs Highlight Local Golf and Football News
MACC Golf News reports Dave Pierce defeated Dave Griffin 2 and 1 to win the President's Cup, marking the handicap championship. Fred Whitlock's team topped the Twilight League summer edition, with Ottaviano and Dunn teams close behind. Upcoming events include Labor Day Member-Guest, Juniors, Scotch Foursome, and State Ladies Day. Berkshire Softball action features Jerry's Gulf of Arlington and Duncan Donuts. Bennington Pee Wee Football tryouts set for August 31, with registration across Bennington and Shaftsbury locales. YMCA program transition noted. Also noted is a tennis women’s final where Helen Gourlay, eight years older, beats Austalian opponent, while Evert defeats Winnie Shaw in a semifinal.
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Frank Falbo
Jim Comi
John Ottaviano
Tom Dunn
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Tony Tomasi
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Mazur hails Plunkett as Rams game exposes Pats flaws
In Foxboro Jim Plunkett earns an A minus for effort in a 31 21 exhibition loss to the Rams as Deacon Jones and Los Angeles praise the rookie while Patriots coach Mazur vents frustration over roster cuts and team performance.
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Roman Gabriel
Jerry Rhome
Gabriel
Joe Mazur
Deacon Jones
Deacon
Los Angeles
Tommy Prothro
Mazur
Weaver Wins U S Professional Match Play by Six Strokes
Dewitt Weaver, a 31 year old from Atlanta, defeated Phil Rodgers by six strokes at Pinehurst to claim the U S Professional Match Play crown. It was Weaver's first pro win in seven years and only his second career victory, matching his earlier amateur success in Gainesville, Texas in 1961.
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San Diego
Boosters buoy Johnson State athletics
Johnson State College grapples with tight athletic budgets while student-driven efforts raise funds for teams. A new Johnson State Boosters Club, organized by William J. LaBier of Burlington, seeks alumni support and plans to manage concessions and advertising to fund officials, travel, equipment, and intramural needs amid constrained budgets.
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Scott's I ve got it ends dismal Bosox road trip
In Anaheim California Jim Fregosi sparked a 2 1 Angels win as George Scott and Bob Montgomery chased a foul ball error. California outpitched Boston 2 1 with Lonborg harried early by Alomar and Rivers. Rico Petrocelli was Sox only baserunner until eighth. May left after Petersons run, Allen notches his 12th save. Sox return to Fenway to host the Orioles Tuesday.
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Results From a Saturday Thoroughbred Races Card
Eight races held with payouts listed. Notable finishes include First-Place lines for Gust O Wind and Very Interesting. Daily double paid $58.20 and Big Perfecto event noted with exact times and margins.
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Sosa
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Pro cycling faces decline in Europe amid waning interest
In a bleak appraisal from Rome, cycling experts lament a dying sport across Italy and traditional powerhouses. Decline blamed on fashion, limited sponsorship, and few top riders, with Eddy Merckx and others cited as rare, costly stars.
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