Connors and Evert Advance At Wimbledon In First Round
Jimmy Connors defeated Richard Lewis 6-3 6-2 6-4 amid boos over his Centenary Parade absence. Chris Evert opened with a 6-4 6-3 win over Ruta Gerulakis as Navratilova and Wade also won.
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Maryland guard Davis joins Lakers after declaring for NBA
Monaca, Pa. Guard Brad Davis, after three years at the University of Maryland, leaves college to join the Los Angeles Lakers. He is drafted 15th and signs a multi year contract, saying the decision followed family discussion and that he would not have improved his draft position by returning for his senior year. Davis averaged 12 points per game as a freshman starter and expects his first NBA season to be a learning year focusing on defense and ball handling.
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Killilea Joins Bucks to Join Milwaukee Coaching Staff
John Killilea, long time Celtics assistant coach and head scout, joined the Milwaukee Bucks as assistant coach and assistant director of player personnel on Thursday. Bucks coach Don Nelson will lead the staff, while Red Auerbach acknowledged the offer and wished Killilea well. Auerbach noted he learned of the move only that day as Celtics search for a replacement begins.
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Enterprise Wins Easily In Cup Trials At Newport
Enterprise skippered by Lowell North defeated Independence in two preliminary America's Cup trials in Newport Rhode Island. The second race was shortened to 73 miles and Enterprise won by 2 minutes 41 seconds for the largest margin of the trials. In the first race Enterprise beat Independence by nearly 2 minutes on a 11 mile course.
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Cauthen Returns to Action After Belmont Park Spill
Steve Cauthen said he aims to resume riding after a May 23 spill at Belmont Park. The Kentucky jockey, who led the nation with 276 winners before his injury, exercised horses Tuesday and planned more work Wednesday. He is scheduled to ride seven mounts on Thursday.
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Steve Cauthen
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Vermeil backs Bradley trade to Vikings
Philadelphia Eagles coach Dick Vermeil says trading Bill Bradley to Minnesota for an undisclosed 1978 draft pick benefits the veteran safety. He notes Bradley fits Minnesota’s roaming free safety role and will avoid direct clashes with big running backs behind a strong front seven.
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Tradee Webster joins Seattle SuperSonics in blockbuster trade
Seattle welcomes Marvin Webster and Willie Wise along with Paul Silas after the Nuggets send them to the SuperSonics for Tommy Burleson and Bobby Wilkerson. Webster, 7 foot 1 and nicknamed The Human Eraser, aims to start at center under coach Bob Hopkins. Wise, entering his ninth pro season, sees a fresh start after knee surgery and hopes to contribute in Seattle.
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Marvin Webster
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Finsterwald Named U.S. Ryder Cup Non-playing Captain
Veteran golf star Don Finsterwald was chosen as the non playing captain of the 1977 U S Ryder Cup team. He serves as vice president of the PGA and head pro at Broadmoor Country Club in Colorado Springs. The matches set for September 15 17 will be at Royal Lytham St Anne s in Scotland with 12 team members chosen after the Wester Open in Chicago. Finsterwald will decide the daily lineup for the ten players in each match.
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Wisconsin uses sewage ponds to raise muskellunge muskies
Wisconsin DNR officials test a sewage treatment pond in Dorchester to rear purebred muskellunge fingerlings for stocking area lakes. About 5,000 three-inch muskies were planted in early June and will be moved in September at nine inches, with Lake Wissota among planned recipients. Muskies Inc. at Chippewa Falls provides minnows for feeding.
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Connors Mother Takes Blame For Wimbledon Snub
Gloria Connors admitted responsibility for Jimmy Connors missing the opening parade at Wimbledon citing her failure to inform organizers he needed practice for a bruised right hand. Wimbledon officials barred him from a commemorative medal. Mrs Connors said she would apologize and hopes Jimbo still receives the medal.
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