Carner Eyes Open Crown and Possible Men’s Open
Philadelphia AP JoAnne Carner aims to win the US Women's Open at the 6066 yard Rolling Green Golf Club near Philadelphia. She may consider qualifying for the men’s Open but notes conflicts with the LPGA tour and the need to improve to compete against Nicklaus and Weiskopf.
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U S backs down in Davis Cup politics amid protests
In Montreal and Monte Carlo, nations clash over politics in tennis as the United States reverses a planned walkout from the Davis Cup. Great Britain and France similarly withdrew, while others urged restraint and argued sanctions would be unfair. The episode highlights sport as a stage for power plays and principled stands.
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