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Newspaper
Danville Register
Location
Danville, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1977
Page
3
New York report notes Jimmy Connors as a 9-5 favorite at Wimbledon as the grass court classic returns. Connors hasn’t played since winning the WCT finals in May but is described as a tough competitor. The piece hints at a strong field led by power players and notes the event’s prestige on grass.
Tennis futures spotlight Borg Vilas and Nastase as major men’s contenders with Gottfried Gerulaitis Orantes among 15 20 1 odds. Evert Versailles King Navratilova Barker Wade compete with King at 3 1 while Cubs Franks and NL East chase, NFL Super Bowl odds name Namath Stabler Haden Ray Ferragamo Hamm with Alabama and Nebraska roots.
Sports writer recalls the Yankees 1920s to 1960s dominance under Ruppert Webb and Topping and notes a post 1965 decline under new management. It discusses Steinbrenner era hopes, then questions whether free agents Jackson Hunter and Gullett can rekindle a dynasty, citing current struggles and aging stars.
Athletic directors from seven Virginia colleges met in Las Vegas to plan state championships in multiple sports. Attendees included Virginia Tech VMI UVA Madison College UR Virginia Commonwealth William & Mary and Old Dominion. Discussions covered finalizing event details and possible East West divisional competition.
Williamsburg Virginia AP Thad Daber of Durham NC shot one under par 70 to reach 139 for 36 holes and hold a three stroke lead in the National High School All America golf tournament at Kingsmill. Rob Despain of Ogden Utah sits tied for second at 142 after a 73 Tuesday, having tied for the lead Monday with a 69 opening round.
AP reports the U S Open golf tournament at Southern Hills may total 3 million in revenue with about 2 million gross from the event and 2 to 3 million spent by visitors. Gate receipts near a million. attendance 85,000 for practice days and main tournament. Significant funds go to PGA and program advertising. largest expense 500,000 for course prep. security cost 60,000.
Local softball results from AL Stonewall and related leagues listing teams such as Keen Street Memorial 5 Goodyear Gold 7 Merita6 DLS Crew4 and Nazarenes Memorial Hospital 4 with varied field sites including Cedarbrook and Triple C Park. Additional segments note Lefty Abi Lanceton Field and MARKET Garden matches with teams like Sorning Glase 14 Hodges Tire 4 and Kiwanis 35 American Nat's Bank 4 at Hylton Field and Elks 2 plus Bronco League action at Recreation Center Pepsi Cola 15 Thompson Arthur 3.
West defeats East 7-4 in Virginia High School all star baseball after two ninth inning errors. Carrington Burrell of Rappahannock tied the game with an RBI single with two outs in the ninth, then East’s misplay on a relay allowed a West run to score and end the game.
Dan Dierdorf stars in a charity softball game where NFL players face women from the International Women's Professional Softball Association. Pat Guenzier leads St. Louis Hammer hitters, beating the Cardinals 14-2 as she basks in strong batting and public attention. The article notes Guenzier's league dominance, all-star plans in Buffalo, and the league's California teams.
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