Connors Beats Borg For U S Open Net Title
Jimmy Connors outlasted Bjorn Borg 6-4 3-6 7-6 6-4 in a dramatic men’s final at Forest Hills to capture his second U S Open crown. The match lasted 3 hours 10 minutes with a 16,254 crowd and a total tournament attendance record of 250,880. Connors saved four set points in the third set tiebreak 11-9 and surged to win the fourth set after Borg’s late comeback, securing the title and $30,000 prize money.
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Phillies Pound Cubs as Pirates Beat Expos
Phillies rout the Cubs 6 0 behind Christenson and McGraw as Philadelphia stacks runs for their highest total in three weeks. Maddox extends his position with an eight game hitting streak and a late rally adds four runs. Pirates top Expos 6 1 behind Parker’s triple to stay four games back in the NL East.
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Woodie Fryman
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Blalock Wins Civitan Open by Nine Strokes in Dallas
Jane Blalock fired a final 71 to cap a 11 under par 205 total and win the Dallas Civitan Women’s Open by nine strokes at Brookhaven CC. Kathy Whitworth finished second with 214, earning $5,200, while Sally Little and Susie McAllister tied for third at 217.
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Race Driver Remains In Critical Condition
Indianapolis AP report says race driver Jan Opperman stayed in critical condition after a five car pileup in the Hoosier Hundred sprint car race on lap 52 of 100. He is in ICU at Methodist Hospital with head and neck injuries from the collision involving Johnny Parsons Jr and others. Joe Saldana won the race.
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Joe Saldana
Floyd Wins World Open in Sudden-Death Playoff
Ray Floyd edged Jerry McGee in a sudden-death playoff at Pinehurst to add the World Open title to his Masters crown. McGee surged from six back to force a playoff, Floyd birdied the first extra hole after McGee parred, with Burns and Watson close behind in a windy, sunlit finale.
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Raybestos Cardinals Cruise To 4-0 Tourney Win In Allentown
Allentown Pa Raybestos Cardinals defeated Minot Dak 4-0 to reach the semifinals of the USA National Tournament winners bracket. Raybestos erupted for all four runs in the fourth as Vin Fusari Tom Penders and Bob Quinn keylined the frame. Lewis allowed two infield hits, struck out eleven in a one-hitter Sunday.
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Yankees Beat Tigers 3-1 to Split Sunday Doubleheader
Ed Figueroa scattered eight hits as the Yankees defeated Detroit 3-1 to split the twin bill after Detroit won the first game 6-0 behind Mark Fidrych. Maddox drove in runs with a first inning double and a fourth inning hit, while LeFlore injured his knee and will miss the rest of the season. The Yankees drew 52,707 for Jacket Day, boosting season attendance toward 3.9 million with six home dates left.
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Kodak Tops Avco in Finals of Eastern States Tourney
Kodak KAD of Rochester defeated Avco Lycoming 13 to 10 in the tournament final in Philadelphia. Ed Finnegan and Jeff Renker each went four-for-four for Avco, who also hit two homers but could not overcome Kodak. Ed Kuzin and John Campbell added three safeties apiece as Avco reached the final by blanking Chemical Industries 13-0 behind Kenny Roberts. Carpenter Tech won the losers consolation by beating Stkoreky 8.
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Nastase Fined and Suspended for Court Misconduct
Ilie Nastase faces a 2 day suspension and $1,000 fine after court behavior at the U S Open where he insulted umpires linesmen and fans during a second round match against Hans Jurgen Pohmann of West Germany. The incident drew a partial withhold of a $7,500 semifinal prize and will be reviewed by the International Lawn Tennis Federation.
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OJ Simpson to Dress In Opener for Bills
Buffalo owner Ralph Wilson announced OJ Simpson reached a long term understanding with the Bills and will wear a uniform for the season opener against Miami. The discussions followed failed trade talks with the Rams and a June request to be traded amid family and business reasons.
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