Washington Star International: Top Seeds Ousted In Heat
In Washington the Washington Star International Tennis Tournament saw two top seeds Stan Smith and Cliff Richey fall in second round action as Ian Guerry and John Yuill defeated them amid 102 degree heat. Other first round results included Brian Fairlie, Ken Wilkison, Butch Seewagen, Matt Mitchell and Tim Gullikson advancing. The event follows the loss of 18 top-ranked players including Jimmy Connors two weeks earlier due to injury.
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U S Women Beat Peru In Pan American Tourney
The United States women’s basketball team defeated Peru 76 69 in Mexico City for their second win in the Pan American tournament. Coach Pat Head of Tennessee led the squad which also beat Peru 60 42 in the opener. Brazil Mexico and Canada are in the mix as the U S faces Canada next.
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Wimbledon finals draw NBC peak viewership records
NBC reported record audience for Wimbledon finals on July 2 with 4.3 million homes per minute and a 6.1 overall rating. The men’s final Borg versus Connors scored 7.7 in its last three hours, reflecting high nationwide interest.
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Sonics Sign Sikma From Illinois Wesleyan
The Seattle SuperSonics sign top draft pick Jack Sikma a 6 foot 11 center from Illinois Wesleyan University after over a month of negotiations. Details not disclosed but first round salaries rarely exceed 100000 per season. Sikma joins the Sonics rookie squad in the Southern California Pro Baseball Summer League this week.
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Norton and Young to headline NBC boxing card on Sept 24
Ken Norton meets Lorenzo Zanon and Jimmy Young faces Jodie Ballard in 10 round bouts on September 24. NBC-TV will televise the card live with a third bout to be announced. site is to be determined.
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Packer Guard Bruce Van Dyke Retires From Packers
Veteran guard Bruce Van Dyke of the Green Bay Packers announces retirement after two seasons. Bart Starr says more retirements are expected. Van Dyke cites his coal business and a pulled muscle affecting his conditioning. Gale Gillingham had announced retirement earlier in the summer.
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Blalock Confident In US Women's Open Debut Bid
Jane Blalock expresses confidence she can endure Hazeltine heat to win her first LPGA US Women’s Open at Hazeltine National Golf Club. She notes heavy preparation, rest, and limited prior tournaments as key, while Weather Service warns of heat through Saturday. Other contenders include Kathy Whitworth and Judy Rankin as entrants begin Thursday.
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West German women win wildwater team event in Austria
West Germany dominates on Lieser River near Spittal An Der Drau as its women win the wildwater kayak team event. Switzerland takes second with France third. In mixed canoeing, France leads but jury questions whether the event counts toward worlds with only four teams nominated. West Germany sits second overall, Australia third, United States fourth.
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