Margaret Court Faces Bobby Riggs In Mother’s Day Match
RAMONA California AP Margaret Court the top woman tennis star arrived for the Sunday spectacle against Bobby Riggs in a $10 000 winner take all clash CBS televises Court is a 30 time national champion and 89 of 92 Virginia Slims matches Riggs at 55 is known for tactics and lobs while Court at 30 is taller and younger with power ready to counter the veteran’s “garbage shots” in a fight seen as a test of women’s tennis ability
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Winton Honored Amid Standings At State Tournament
Thompson announced Gary Winton as the award recipient with a standing ovation. David Price earned praise for 82 percent free throw shooting, Winton averaged 17 rebounds a game, Bud Taylor placed third in the state 3A wrestling tourney, and players on the basketball and baseball teams received letters and certificates after both teams advanced to the state tournament.
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Pele Receives Keys To City In New York
New York presented soccer legend Pele with the key to the city as he arrived to launch an international youth soccer program. The ceremony marked the first time a soccer player received the honor.
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Seattle Sonics face turmoil as coaching changes shake franchise
Russell served as ABC commentator for two seasons while the Sonics endured a turbulent period. Lenny Wilkens swapped from coach to player under Schulman pressure, Nissalke took over and later left after 13 wins and 32 losses. Buchwalter interim led to a 13-24 stretch as Seattle finished 26-56, yet drew 9,448 fans per home game.
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Program of which he is chairman receives key
An official report notes that the program, of which he is chairman, was presented with the key to the city or a similar honor, marking a ceremonial acknowledgment of leadership and contribution.
York City Recreation Commissioner Davidson and training films
York City recreation commissioner Joseph Davidson is featured with a set of training films highlighting programs, methods, and community outreach efforts. The films illustrate how youth and residents engage in organized activities under city supervision.
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Joseph Davidson
Track and football honors highlight senior athletes
Austin continues as the page lists award winners from both sports. Mike Stewart, Matthews, and Edney receive multiple recognitions including Catcher, Headhunter, Aggressor, and Ball Hawk awards while Jerry Elmore earns a plaque. Senior athletes named include Watterson, McClanahan, Rickie Stokes and twins Dickie Stokes, plus Rickie Stokes and Judy Collins. Newton urges realistic goal setting.
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Steve Jones
Ken Cannon
Jim Clarkson
Gary Darwin
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Tom Mulligan
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Larry Patterson
Earl Worley
Henderson
Charles Bowling
Barry Haley
Earls
Gunner
Sonny Jackson
Judy Collins
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Baseball Today Premier League of Matchups Across Leagues
Baseball schedule features American League games including Baltimore at New York and Cleveland at Boston with several 2 p.m. starts. Other AL games include Milwaukee at Detroit and Oakland at Texas. Night slate covers Minnesota at Kansas City and Chicago at California with NL action in New York at Pittsburgh and Philadelphia at Chicago plus Los Angeles at San Francisco.
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Henderson Falls to Mountain Brook in State Tennis
Decatur standout Kyle Henderson, the only local player to reach the state tournament, lost in his second match to Mountain Brook’s Jim Forward after a 6-1 6-2 opening win over Bobby Hasser of University Military School in Mobile. His season record moves to 9-2.
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Mays Skips Mets Trip With Shoulder Ailment
Outfielder Willie Mays did not accompany the New York Mets to Pittsburgh for the weekend as he deals with an ailing right shoulder. He remains the third all time in home runs and his status is uncertain for upcoming games.
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Martha Wins Narrow Golf Title In Southern State Match
Martha, popular winner, received the prize check this week from the Southern states golf association. She defeated Miss Hager 2-up with crucial putts on holes 17 and the final hole, while Miss Barry also putt well, but Martha clinched the victory. Martha hails from Decatur Country Club.
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Van Min Upsets Top Seed To Reach SEC Tennis Final
Paul Van Min of Tennessee defeated top seed Mike Cahill of Alabama 6 4 1 6 7 6 to reach the No 1 singles final at the SEC tournament. He will face Manuel Diaz of Georgia after Diaz beat Greg King of Florida 6 4 4 6 7 6 in the semifinals. The day produced several upsets as other seed leaders were eliminated and finals set for multiple flights.
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Willie Mays Sidelined by Shoulder Injury in Houston Game
The National League club announced a series against the Pirates on Friday as Willie Mays, 42, battles a shoulder injury from a Sunday throw. With 654 career homers and a .105 average this season, he has received twice daily cortisone shots and ongoing treatments in New York.
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Reed Led NYs Win In Finals Over Lakers 102 93
Willis Reed returned to star as the Knicks beat the Lakers 102 93 on the Lakers home floor to clinch the NBA title four games to one. Reed had 18 points and 12 rebounds, while Dave De Busschere scored 33 in earlier win and spoke of team unity. Jerry West, hampered by a strained hamstring, questioned aging comments as he pondered his future.
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