TV cools on tennis
AP Sports Analysis reports a television tennis boom cooling as networks pull back on live coverage. Tennis stars and tours face unpredictable results, fewer big-name finals, and tighter sponsorship despite past hype led byConnors Borg Evert and Hunt.
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Sixers sign Fort guard to training camp invite
Philadelphia announces the signing of guard Jerry Fort, 24, after two Eastern Basketball Association seasons post Nebraska. Fort will attend training camp in September and was the first signing for next season. He previously dealt with a knee injury in 1976 during pre-season.
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Morrison's homer keys Phillies win over Giants
Philadelphia manager Danny Ozark staged a bold ninth inning rally against Vida Blue. Davey Johnson bunted Morrison, then Morrison swung on the first pitch of a later at bat and lofted a two run homer to give the Phillies a 4-3 victory over San Francisco in a nationally televised game.
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Barr Linked With Phillies In Negotiations
Philadelphia given permission to talk with right handed pitcher Jim Barr of the Giants as discussions arose after a Monday night TV game. Giants official Ralph Nelson confirmed the Phillies could pursue Barr, a 73-79 pitcher who joined San Francisco in 1971, amid team notes and postgame remarks.
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Costello Named Bulls Coach In NBA Comeback
Chicago appoints Larry Costello to replace Ed Badger as head coach. Costello, 47, has 407 NBA wins in nine Bucks seasons and previously coached Milwaukee to a 407-249 mark, resigning in 1976-77. He has scouted for Houston and will be introduced at a press conference.
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Ridley Township Softball Spotlight Highlights Early Week Games
Ralph Hanbey pitched a one hitter as Loughead Real Estate blanked Woodlyn VFW 3-0 in Ridley Township Softball League action. Corky Beard led off with a bunt single, Hanby fanned 10, and Laughead scored on errors. Mike Dukes added a double for the winners. In the nightcap, Mike Walsh hurled a three hitter, Darby VFW defeated Highway House 6-1, Joe Walsh 4-for-4 with four RBIs, Jim Murphy two extra base hits for the victors.
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