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Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1977

Page

3

Brock Breaks Cobb Record Streak With Two Stolen Bases

AP reports Brock of the St. Louis Cardinals stole two bases in a San Diego game to push his career total to 892, edging Ty Cobb’s 892. The 32‑year‑old star plans marketing moves and continues outside business ventures as Padres and media ties grow.

SAN Diego Brock St.Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame Ty Cobb Lou Richman Bry Bry and Associates Bry Cardinal Cobb St. Louis Los Angeles Hts San Diego Padres Cardinals Dodgers Maury Wills Dave Roberts Buzzie Bayasi Havasi Padres

Courageous to defend America's Cup for 22nd time

Courageous skippered by Ted Turner was chosen by the New York Yacht Club to defend the America's Cup against Australia led by Alan Bond. Australia swept Sverige in the final series, winning decisively as Courageous faces sparring with Independence before the final series begins September 13.

Wewport, Kr Ted Turner New York Yacht Club Australia Alan Bond Sverige Sweden Enterprise Turner Newport Shipyard Newport Harbor Eddy Moulin Enterprise Syndicate Ted Hooti Courageous Kings Point Syndicate Hiis Mariner Britton Chance Jr Chance Southern Cross Enterprises Ted Lowell North John Marshall Corinthians Marshall France Mareel Rich Malin Burnharo North Halsey Herreshott Independence Exterprise

Manges Sees Maryland Ready for ACC Challenge

Maryland quarterback Mari Manges says the ACC deserves more national respect but focuses on improving this season. The Terrapins, ranked 1st in the AP preseason poll, aim to rebuild after a Cotton Bowl loss and emphasize a tougher schedule with Clemson and Penn State looming. Claiborne notes line and defensive strength while stressing inexperience on the offensive line as key test.

College Park North Carolina Peat State Terps Manges Maryland Associated Press ACC Clemson Houston Claiborne Brad Carr Larry Seder Mike Yeates Penn State

Slew's Owner Refuses To Contest Suspension

Dr. Jim Hill, owner of Wooden Horse Inc., says he will not contest a 30 day suspension by the New York State Racing Board for failure to disclose partial ownership of Triple Crown winner Seattle Slew. He calls the suspension unjustified but accepts a record protest. He notes stockholders were disclosed and licensed as owners.

New York Jim Still Seattle Slew New York State Racing Board Hill New York State Racing and Wagering Board Wooden Horse Inc Seattle Slow

Renee Richards denies wedding engagement report

Dr Renee Richards the transsexual tennis player denied through her agent on Tuesday that she was engaged to actor Michael Backus The report appeared in the New York Post and Richards said she was focused on her U S Tennis Championships first round match against Virginia Wade at Forest Hills She is a former leading player in the men s over division before a sex change and has faced eligibility battles with the USTA and WTA

New York Forest Hills New York Post Dr. Richards Richard Raskind

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