No Major Upsets In French Open As Top Seeds Advance
At Roland Garros Paris Americans Connors and McEnroe win second round matches as Bjorn Borg pursues a sixth French title. Evert Lloyd remains the top seed with a straight set win while several other seeds advance including Vilas Lendl and Navratilova.
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NBA Rules Committee Sets Zone Defense Guidelines
NBA Rules and Competition Committee voted to redefine and test six zone defense guidelines in the Southern California Summer League. They seek to clarify what constitutes a zone and to enforce it 100 percent, with revised penalties for violations and other rule adjustments ahead of next season.
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Bench Says His Career Not Over Yet
Johnny Bench of the Cincinnati Reds says his broken left ankle will keep him out at least two months but not end his career. He will be placed on the disabled list as doctors assess recovery and prep for possible August return. Bench spoke from home about plans to return and his bond with teammates despite the setback.
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West Virginia North South All Star Basketball Games Set
Wheeling hosts the third annual West Virginia North South all star games with both boys and girls squads. Notable players include Jimmy Miller of Princeton, Dee Davis of Wheeling Park, and Ann Pickering of George Washington. Coaches include Ralph Ball and Sam Andy, with games at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. local time.
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Parkersburg
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Charleston
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Rockets Open Season at Laidley Field in Charleston
West Virginia Rockets host the Austin Texans to open the 1981 season at 8 p.m. in Laidley Field Charleston. Coach Lonnie Warwick praises Clyde Walker for leadership and the team’s explosive offense while stressing solid defense to start the campaign.
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Edwards Grabs Second Round Kemper Lead
Danny Edwards shot a 67 to reach 134 and a two stroke lead in the Kemper Open second round at Congressional. Weiskopf, Newton, Twitty, Stadler and Simons tied for second at 136 while John Cook and Dan Pohl followed at 137. Edwards, a two sport pro, plans golf next week then racing, with the season split between tracks and the course.
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Steve Meinyk
Jim Symons
Don Levin
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Westphal to sign with Seattle after Williams' return
AP Seattle free agent guard Paul Westphal appears set to rejoin the SuperSonics now that Gus Williams has signed a new five year contract. agent Howard Slusher said Westphal’s future remains uncertain but he prefers a winning franchise with Sonics management showing commitment. Slusher noted Williams’ return could influence Westphal to accept a lower long term deal for a chance to win. Also noted were tendered offers to Alex English and Steve Hawes.
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