Chris Evert Rising Star Faces Long Road To Wimbledon
At Holiday Park Tennis Center in Fort Lauderdale Christ Evert, 17, trains under father Jim Evert amid 18 municipal courts and a busy scene of players and balls. The high school senior, touted as America's sweetheart, eyes matches with Evonne Goolagong and potential showdowns in Wimbledon and the Bonnie Bell Cup, while balancing family coaching, sibling rankings, and lessons on top spin and serve.
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Atlanta 500 finishes list with top 40 in NASCAR race
Bobby Allison wins the Atlanta 500 at Atlanta International Raceway after 328 laps in 3 hours 53 minutes 37 seconds. A.J. Foyt second, Bobby Isaac third, with Richard Petty in sixth and Benny Parsons tenth, money totals listed for all finishers.
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Maryland Triumph Ends Niagara Press Break Spell
Maryland coach Driesell saw his Terrapins improve from a 13-13 debut season to 27-5 this year despite a No. 14 AP ranking. The Niagara game swung after a fast break led by Bob Bodell who scored 15 first-half points, turning a 21-14 deficit into a 42-35 halftime edge as Tom McMillen matched Bodell with 19 points.
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Ramsey retires as Philadelphia 76ers coach
Jack Ramsey retires as coach of the Philadelphia 76ers after the regular season, ending a 1966 tenure spanning four seasons at the helm. The team closes with a 3 52 won loss record this season.
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Coach Rupp Eyes Congress Run If Retirement Rule Bites
Sports notes that Adolph Rupp says he would seek the Kentucky 6th District seat as a Democrat if the university enforces its mandatory retirement age for coaches. He hopes to know by Wednesday if he can continue coaching and says Rep. William Carlin will not seek re election.
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Allison wins Atlanta 500 ending Chevrolet drought
Bob Allison of Hueytown Alabama halted Chevrolet's long win drought by taking the Atlanta 500 NASCAR Grand National race. He battled back from third place with 61 laps remaining to claim victory, praising the car's capability as he surged to the lead on fuel pitting late.
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Holt Delivers Twin Victory In 11th Inning Thriller
Jim Holt singled in the 11th to drive in the winning Minnesota run against Atlanta. Danny Thompson scored after a walk and sacrifice, as Jim Kaat and Tom Norton threw a shutout for the Twins. Detroit tallied three in the second with Horton and Freehan homers while Lolich held the Phillies to one run in five innings.
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Foyt Closes On Lead With Near Finish
Action centers on past defending champion A. J. Foyt closing in on the leader with three and a half laps remaining as his Mercury crew pushes for the win.
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Ferrari Wins Last Sebring Grand Prix of Endurance
In Sebring Florida Mario Andretti and Jacky Ickx drove a Ferrari to a thrilling victory in the final Sebring Grand Prix of Endurance held at the aging air port course. The victory marked Ferrari’s ninth triumph in America’s oldest road race and signaled the end of an era in sports car racing on that circuit.
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