Gretel II and Australia win semifinal races in Americas Cup challenge
Gretel II of Australia rallied from two minutes behind Sweden's Sverige to win by 58 seconds in the second day of foreign challenger semifinals. Australia also defeated France I by 19 seconds in shifting winds as the series continued with the same pairings. Sverige led early, but Gretel II, with US tactician Andy Rose aboard, moved ahead on the leeward leg to tie the best-of-seven semifinals at one win each. The finals start Aug. 25, with the Cup final to begin Sept. 13 against Enterprise Independence or Courageous.
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Bell Gets Go Sign Dorsett On Sideline In NFL Preseason
AP reports Ricky Bell shows early promise for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a 13-7 loss to Cincinnati. Tony Dorsett, sidelined ten days with a twisted knee after a 34-14 Cowboys win over San Diego, also flashes talent. Bell to get more help from Anthony Davis. Cincinnati boasts Eddie Edwards and Wilson Whitley.
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NCAA to Trim Auto Bids in 1979 Tournament Plan
The NCAA executive committee approved limiting automatic tournament births to champions of the 11 strongest conferences based on five year records. The change, effective with 1979, reduces automatic bids from 21 to 16, boosting at large selections from independents and aligned schools.
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Russians, Grebenyuk Favored In Bloomington Decathlon Meet
In Bloomington Indiana at Hayes Track AAU officials say Russia’s Aleksandr Grebenyuk is slight favorite in a three nation decathlon with the United States and Canada. The Soviet women lead in pentathlon events as the series continues with team scores based on top six finishers.
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