Connors Refuses Nice Guy Label at U S Open
Forrest Hills New York AP reports Jimmy Connors resists being labeled a nice guy as he advances in the U S Open. The 5-10 former Wimbledon and U S champion defeats Bob Hewitt 6-3 6-3 in opening action while emphasizing he remains tough on court and seeks to stay motivated amid changes in play on clay.
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Forest Hills, N.Y
Jimmy Connors
Petrel
Belleville
Ill
U.S
Bob Hewitt
South Africa
Bill Riordan
Connors
Lions Colts Exibition Finale In Pontiacs Damaged Dome
The Detroit Lions host the Baltimore Colts in a hastily repaired Pontiac Stadium to close the NFL exhibition season. The domed roof collapsed during a recent thunderstorm, with the Lions facing ongoing player problems. Event attendance includes political figures and NASCAR figures connected to weekend activities.
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Pontiac, Mich
Detroit Lions
Baltimore Colts
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Domed Stadium
Detroit
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Herb Orvis
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Joe Reed
Taylor
Ford Hospital
Houston Oilers
Orvis
Colts
Rick Forzano
Collis
Connors, Ashe, and Vilas Spark Tennis Action Across Tours
Connors rallies after a day’s rest as Hewitt fatigues on slow clay while Ashe edges James 7-6 6-3 and Vilas outlasts Schneider 6-4 6-4 in a busy tennis slate. In Detroit, Lions coach Forzano previews a tuneup game amid injuries and personnel upheaval as Colts coach Marchibroda plans to use regulars. Meanwhile, golf events see Parker Moore, Dick Siderowf, and young pros advancing, with Boros Jr. upsetting breaks, and Ogrin falters late.
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Connors
Hewitt
Ashe
James
Vilas
David Schneider
Panatta
Sweden
Ove Bengtson
Orantes
Baltimore
Forzano
Lions
Colts
Ted Marchibroda
Detroit
Roosevelt Leaks
Bert Jones
Jones
Lydell Mitchell
Colt
Fred Cook
Mike Barnes
Joe Ehrmann
John Dutton
NFL
Anthony Tops PBA Money List With Waukegan Victory
Earl Anthony of Tacoma climbs to 89278 after a 6000 prize for winning the Waukegan Open as the PBA summer tour nears Pittsburgh. Mark Roth remains second with 53200, followed by Marshall Holman 43280, Larry Laub 42860, and Tommy Hudson 40665 as the circuit heads to the Columbia 300 Open in Pittsburgh and a fall schedule.
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Tacoma
Wash
Pittsburgh
Professional Bowlers Association
Way
Anthony
Mark Roth
Staten Island
Marshall Holman
Medford
Ore
Larry Laub
San Francisco
Tommy Hudson
Akron
Roy Buckley
Columbus
Ohio
Billy Hardwick
Louisville
George Pappas
Charlotte
Carmen Salvino
Chicago
Jim Stefanich
Joliet
Dream Ending For Several NFL Hopefuls
New York AP report notes most NFL hopefuls will see their dreams end as rosters must be reduced to 43 by 2 PM EDT Monday. Expansion teams Seattle and Tampa Bay may carry 49 until after two regular season games. taxi squads are not allowed. Rozelle confirms 43-man limit and two trade deadlines. NFLPA action to reject contract offer leaves him disappointed.
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Norm Snead
National Football League
NFL
Seattle
Tampa Bay
Rozelle
NFL Players Association
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Sacramento
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Athens
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Westport
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