Dibbs Battles For French Open Net Title
Miami Beach player Dibbs, 24, faced Guillermo Vilas of Argentina after beating Raul Ramirez. Borg-Panatta semifinalists faced fitness worries as Evert and Navratilova advanced in a heat wave. Evert defeated Morozova 6-4 6-0, Navratilova beat Newberry 6-2 6-3. Gottfried/Ramirez won doubles 6-4 2-6 6-2 6-4. Evert pursues $10,000 while the men chase $30,000 final prize.
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Mexico
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Sweden
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Italy
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Silver Springs
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Fla
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Czechoslovakia
Rome
Chris
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Soviet Union
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la Jolla
Calif
Europe
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Brian Gottfried
John Alexander
Phil Dent
Australia
Philadelphia Golf Classic Delayed by Weather Again
The Philadelphia Golf Classic inves a delayed first round after day-long rains and an early Friday deluge. Tournament director John Montgomery notes a mixed forecast with potential single 18 hole rounds today and Sunday, and a 36 hole Monday finish.
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Philadelphia Classic halted by flooding at Whitemarsh Valley
Rain and a rising creek flooded four fairways on the 6,687 yard Whitemarsh Valley layout stopping Friday play. The delay, first since 1974, risks purse payout and could affect next week’s U S Open in Medinah with players like Gary Player Johnny Miller and Tom Weiskopf. The Philadelphia Classic must finish by the Tuesday of the next TPD sponsored event week, though the U S Open is not TPD co sponsored.
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Johhnny Miller
Tom Weiskopf
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South Carolina Beats Arizona State in CWS Thriller
In Omaha, South Carolina edged Arizona State 4-1 after a four run ninth inning to reach the finals against Texas. Timmy Lewis tossed eight strong innings while Mark Van Bever delivered a clutch double and Hank Small and Steve Cook contributed key hits. Arizona State coach Jim Brock lamented the loss after a stubborn effort despite Greg Cochran's 10 strikeouts.
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Steve ‘Cook
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Jim Brock
Lewis
Greg Cochran
Cochran
Bob Pate
Jerry Maddox
Richardson
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Baltimore Oriole
Robin Roberts
Robin
Tim
Dills Leads TPD Final Round at Bay Tree Golf
Joey Dills of Tulsa after rounds at Bay Tree leads the Spring Tourney Players Division for PGA playing cards. He shot 71 on the Green course to top the field of 232, with David Lynn in second at 360 and Eddie Vossler carding a four under 68 on the Green for the day. Barry Jaeckel was third at 362 after a 75. The final round shifts to the Gold course for 7,174 yards and par 72, with the top 18 earning cards.
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Tulsa
Okla
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Glen Ellyn
Ill
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Los Angeles
Eddie Vossler
Oklahoma City
Perry to pitch against Indians after trade to Rangers
Texas Ranger pitcher Gaylord Perry, 36, will start against his former team Cleveland Indians Sunday as part of a wide trade that sent Perry to Texas for two major league pitchers, a minor leaguer, and cash. Perry said the move could let him relax and prove his value, while Indians manager Frank Robinson and Perry had clashed over spring training routines.
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Texas
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Rangers
Jim Bibby
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Rick Waits
Petty Favored in Motor State 400 Showdown
Cambridge Junction Mich AP drivers forecast for Sundays Motor State 400 race at the speedway. Wood brothers Mercury duo powered by David Pearson lead the field with four wins in six Motor State 400s at the track and over 100000 in winnings this season. Richard Petty bikes the big year with half of NASCARs wins.
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