Captain Bligh era ends as Fraser leads Australian team
In Cleveland AP reports Australia begins its Davis Cup title defense against the United States with Neale Fraser as new captain and Ken Rosewall John Newcombe Rod Laver and Stan Smith competing. Hopman stays on as spectator while praising Fraser's work amid a change in leadership and the expected key doubles showdown.
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Flames Continue Winning Streak Amid Coach's Worries
The Atlanta team, coached by Boom Boom, extended its winning run as nervousness grew on the sidelines. Howard Smith reports for the Associated Press with sports brief notes on the Flames' latest victory.
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Mahaffey Leads Disney World Open After Second Round
John Mahaffey, 25, holds a two stroke lead at the Walt Disney World Open with a four under par 68 to total 137. Lou Graham Dwight Nevil and three rookies follow at 139 as Nicklaus sits four back at 141. Other pro and NHL results noted with teams and key players.
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Nicklaus
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Lee Trevino
Tom Weiskopf
Johnny Miller
Grief Jones
Larry Wise
Jones
Wise
Ben Crenshaw
Crenshaw
Lander Tourney Semis Set as Presbyterian Faces Erskine
In Greenwood South Carolina the Lander College Invitational advances to the semifinals with Presbyterian versus Erskine and Mars Hill versus UNC Asheville. UNC Asheville beat host Lander 74 66, Mars Hill edged Newberry 80 76, and Francis Marion beat Wof ford 93 91 in the consolation. Mars Hill led by Joe Bridges with 25 points overcame a late challenge as the game stayed 69 69 until 1 41 remaining.
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Joe Bridges
Auburn Faces Alabama Veer Offense in Critical Iron Bowl
The Associated Press reports Alabama coach Paul Bryant, 10-0, eyes a clean slate before the Iron Bowl as Auburn unveils a new Veer offense. Bryant stresses the need to win the state title and ignore Sugar Bowl implications while Notre Dame awaits.
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Broncos Upset Bid Pins Dallas Cowboys in Week Preview
AP Sports writer outlines key NFL games with Denver in first in AFC West facing Dallas in a pivotal clash. The Broncos seek an upset edge as Minnesota, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Miami, Kansas City, and others pursue early-season positioning and upsets.
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Clemson Opens Season in IPTAY Invitational
Clemson hosts St. John s and Auburn with Jacksonville in the inaugural IPTAY Invitational. Jacksonville plays St. John s in the opener, followed by Clemson versus Auburn in the nightcap.
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Tates Locke
St. John's
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