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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1971

Page

7

Evert Rips Wade As US Wins Wightman Cup

Cleveland report: teen sensation Chris Evert overwhelms Virginia Wade in singles to clinch the United States’ 26th Wightman Cup victory in Cleveland Heights. Evert dominates with powerful backhand, losing few games as Wade struggles to respond. doubles controversy and lineup adjustments accompany the finish as the US secures the title.

Evert Rips Wade Annnexes Wightman Cup Cleveland Chris Evert Virginia Wade Great Britain United States Vaterie Ziegenfuts San Diego Winnie Shaw Miss Wade Joyce Williams Miss Evert Carol Graebner New York City Harold “T. Clark Cleveland Heights Mist Evert Miss Shaw Mrs. Graebner Miss. Wade Deuce Miss Ware Milas Evert Wade Wonner Serveen Trier Grietmer Gorner Mary Curtis St. Louis Julie Heldragn Jay Yorkin Abel Roelatien

Jets Set For ACFL Opener At Kennedy Stadium

Jets coach Ray Mathews and assistants drill the Hi Hats Jets in preparation for Friday night’s ACFL opener against Norfolk. The 33 man roster includes 17 offensive and 14 defensive players with a potential extra punter or placekicker. Offensive backs include Jatvid and Cartwright retirements noted. Bogdanich hurt, Catalano and Fusco among newcomers. Tickets on sale at 970 North Ave office.

Ray Mathews Hi-Ho Jets Kennedy Stadium Norfolk Mathews Harry Thurfiledes John Huntey Les Glein Huntey Obie Devil New York Jets Camp Tre Andy Fusco Ed Thomass Ceat Frank Cataluno Greg Bogdanich Bogdaniely Paul Jatvid Anc Seth Cartwright Frank Brown Catalano Brown Ad Thomas Kevin Mooney Jett Steinberger Toul Peters Gene Kchacher Joe Ginetti Fusco Ed ‘Thomas Nig City Jets Dal Lebanon Valley College Tels North Aves

Brakettes blank Birmingham in quarterfinals to reach semis

Lo piano no-hits Birmingham as Raybestus Brakettes win 9-0 in Orlando. Lopiano drives in runs, Joyce and Ponce spark offense with multi hits. Brakettes face winner of Orange-Cal vs Salt Lake City in the semifinal tonight.

Orlando, Fla Danna Lopiano Raybestus Brakettes Birmingham Brakettes Orange Salt Lake City Utah Bloomington Mine Anaheim Cal Wooster Ohio Oklahoma City Okla Topeka Kaa Houstin Tex Brakeiies

Davis Cup Play Romania Crushes Brazil 5 0 in Davis Cup

Romania defeated Brazil 5–0 in Davis Cup action as Mie Nastase and Tirlac won singles matches and paired with doubles to seal the interzone final. The victorious Romanians advance to meet the United States in the Challenge Round set for October on clay at Charlotte North Carolina. The U S lineup features Ashe Smith and Graebner among others, while Brazil relied on Koch and Mandatok in singles with a doubles loss closing the series.

Paulo Brazil Mie Nastase Jon Tirlac Maurday Romania United States Charlotte N.C Nastase Tomas Kash Timac Jose Son Mandatio Stan Smith Smith Bobby Ashe Nas Ashe Qeyaarold Efthandar Sith

Orioles A's Print World Series Ticket Prices

The World Series ticket prices are set by Kuhn and printed for the Orioles and Athletics. Open dates include Oct 2 in the AL home park and Oct 9 to start the Series, with varying prices for boxes, reserves, general admission, and bleachers.

New York Baltimore Orinles Garlabd M's Howie Kuhn Kuhn Provident Hixon Oakland San Francisco Giants Los Angeles O&h

Bears Sign Grabowski After Waiver by Packers

Chicago Bears signed free agent Jin Grabowski, recently waived by Green Bay, after a troubled stint with recurring injuries. The move follows Grabowski's home in Chisago and a large Packers signing bonus from 10E5. Bear officials also reported running back Joe Monre sustaining an injury that will sideline him for a period, with no clear return date.

Shilagraly — Riaing Hack Jin Grabowski Waiva Green Bay Packers Chicago Bears Grabowski Chisago Packers Beals Joe Monre Missouri

Baseball scores and schedule note from yesterday and today

Yesterday Detroit beat Minnesota 4 to 2 and San Francisco edged New York 5 to 4. Tonight’s slate includes Milwaukee at Cleveland, Chicago at Baltimore, Boston at Kansas City, Minnesota at Detroit, New York at Oakland, Washington at California, plus other listed matchups and pitchers with late games noted.

Detroit Minnesota New York Oakland Milwaukee Parsons Cleveland Faster Chicago Bradley Aadimore Cuellar Boston Lonberg Kansa City Draga Petry Miekro Stoltjemigré Blue Washington California Eusteen Baltimore Betrol Ganes Cincinnati MecGrath Jenkins Pittsburgh Houauim

Bengals Hold Off Steelers in 2013 exhibition

Cincinnati built an early 4 of 5 scoring run and withstood a late Pittsburgh rally to secure a 2014 NFL exhibition win. Virgil Carter led the Bengals, leveraging a strong defense as key Steelers players battled through a rough second half and Bradshaw left with an injury.

Lear Meaty Oye Steelers

Twilight League Crown Budget Market eked out 98 victory over West Shore

The Twilight League feature game saw Budget Market eke a 98–? win over West Shore All-Stars with Mika Manevi homering and four-hit performance by Ken Molschen in the eighth. Dirty Dozen beat Tastern Bag and Paper 23–18 aided by Ed Faulks and Kim Rivers two homers. Other scores included Sikorsky 24 over Hunting Start Systems, J Paul’s Resa 9, Vinny’s Reason 5, Cortiaiano’s 12–3, and more results.

Cutt West Shore All-Stars Jis Department of Parks and Recreation Mika Maneevi Ken Molschen Dirty Dozen Ed Faulks Kim Rivers Sikorsky Cileofi J. Paul's Resa Vinny's Reason Cortiaiano Mick Vira Club Gasa Garela Chargers Sokols Anzy Tift Shop Oriest Cimeross Nels

Phillies Defeat Padres 3-1 Behind McCarver and Wise

Philadelphia and San Diego traded scoreless innings until in the fifth Bobby McCarver doubled home two runs off Fred Norman. Rick Wise earned his 13th win as the Phillies added a third in the sixth on Willie Montanez’s run-scoring hit and survived a Padres rally to seal a 3-1 victory.

Lopian Pick Hee Brakettes Lopiano RBI Joan Joyce Willie Roze Peggy Kellers Roesac Adams Ove Dee Ponce Sharron Backus Joyce Ponce Backus Rozé Houston Rob Gilson Hi Louis Danky Singh Cardinals Hauston Astros Don Wilsoat Rosen Jase Crizz Roger Metzger Ted Rubiak Crux Bob Burtle Gibson Crug Doe Torre Sexry Lew Brock Brock Astros Morgan Cesar Cedenci Bob Watson St, Louis Wales Anon Cedong Watson Ada Meal Edwards Ph Gibson P Awiban Menger Lous Hou Bate Mary Torre Paras Marporitson NTI Witten B.wits ASTRA New York Bobby Bonus San Francisco Philadelphia Nim McCarver Rick Wise Philadelphia Phillies San Diego Padres McCarver Fred Normann Wise Teri Harmon Phillies Norman Roger Freed Nant Willie Montanez Wier Padres Ang Say Save Leon Lee Franciseg Wildendera Loreen Fuxcies Gorrelt Adelphia Moysiel Gardert Roswell Hormon Wemande Gollanher Arpar Rgmion Grote Carrihers Mandray Shahnton Barts Silestn Ti Falnao Odie Maye Agen Hendarsen Ivey Ahab Ip Ron SO CarMers AP cNorman

Basketball Great Dies in Ottawa Visit

Manny Hirsch, basketball star of the Rochester Centrale in the old American Basketball League, dies at 68 in North Miami Beach after being stricken while visiting relatives in Ottawa. He rose as a standout in the 1920s and 30s, shaping early pro hoops.

Rochester, MY APY Finmauel Manny Hirsch Basketbeir Rochester Centrale Siniity, Hirsch North Mismd Beach Ottuwa Queberia

Industrial Golf Matches Highlight Division Playoffs

Raybestos defeated Sikorsky and Dullard led Amer can Fabrics in the E Division. In B Division playoffs Raybestos edged General Electriz and Harvey Hubbell beat Westinghouse. Rygatto and Bridgeport Brass set up a title clash while Bridgeport Machine and Bridgeport Brass vie for Fe Division crowns at Carpenter Tech. A match postponed from last week resumes next.

Raybestos Sikorsky Dullard Amercan Fabrics Pwvision Dridlge Maenite N.e-T Shay AM General Elactriz Harvey Hubbell Rictaphone Rlged Jenkins

Staub and Day Star Expos Rout Dodgers 12-6

Rusty Staub drove in five with a grand slam and sacrifice fly while Boots Day added four RBIs including a homer and double as the Montreal Expos crushed the Los Angeles Dodgers 12 to 6. John Strohmeyer and Ron Hunt helped spark the offense with key hits, and Detroit beat Minnesota 4-2 as McAuliffe homered twice.

Staub Day Star Expos Dodgers Expos Jead Wille Davis RBI Dont Sutton Tim Fairey Bob, Bailey Gary Sutherland Montreal John Buteman John Strohmayer Ron Hunt Detroit Dick Day McAultffe Stavh Person Ie Alter Day Minnesota Twins Ron Les Cain Slaw Cain Pilch Hunt Eds Angeles Ralon Ab Minnesota Tovar Bolkeind Corew Bolemay Diu Marshall Reese Brokman Szhues Averig Keeler Annies Tamas W.parker Fesa Sa—Wills S—Ciny Betta Ai Shahmayer Sf—Siouh of Minesota Aiehi Sutton McAuliie Tevor Akotsen Miarwald Ewan Strickland Cole Nineshall

North Agincy Bryn Morrissey Leads New England Junior Open

Canton Mans. AIm Bryn Morrissey of North Agincy and Randy Stevenson of Auburn won medals in the New England Junior Open Golf Tournament at Pinkapoag. Morrissey topped the Small Trolls division for 12 and under with four over par 76. Stevenson led the 13 to 14 division with five over par 77. Other results include Neal Royer and Steve Dyes ser tying in 12 and under, while Marshall Ancovin and Mike Reddish posted strong showings. Match play begins after two days of qualifying rounds.

Canton Mans Bryn Morrissey North Agincy Randy Stevenson Auburn New England Mike Reddish Weymouth Mike Harney Tom Uberatore Hopedale Divine Inn

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