Rain Delays Davis Cup Practice in North Little Rock
Davis Cup practice sessions for the U S and Chile are cut short by heavy rains at Burns Park tennis center ahead of the American Zone Trials opening Friday. Dennis Ralston will name the U S team with Stan Smith likely in the singles and Smith paired with a partner for doubles. Chile’s Belus Prajoux needs more practice before facing top player Smith.
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North Little Rock
Larry Walton
Burns Park Tennis Center
Tom Gorman
U.S
Pat Cornejo
Jaime Filoll
Dennis Ralston
Stan Smith
Gorman
Erik van Dillen
Dick Stockton
Smith
van Dillen
United States
Santiago
Cornejo
Pro golf studies new tour format
Pro golf weighs a plan to create 15 annual TPD Championship Events with minimum purses of 260000 dollars. Top players would be required to attend all events, excluding only illness or grave emergencies, a move sparking concern from Gary Player and Arnold Palmer about losing the American tour. The proposal, not yet discussed with sponsors, could not take effect before 1975 and targets a core group of about five or six players.
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Bob Green
Associated Press
Harrison
N.Y
Gary Player
Arnold Palmer
PGA Tournament Players Division
TPD
Joe Dey
Dey
Palmer
Jack Nicklaus
Evert Says Riggs Dating Boosts Tennis Yet Upsets Follow
Chris Evert voices mixed views on Bobby Riggs dating women players. He blew off a $60,000 match with her to meet Billie Jean King for a $100,000 prize, sparking debate on gender matchups and publicity in women's tennis. She predicts King will beat Riggs and notes Riggs’ arrogance.
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Margaret Court
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Rod Laver
Mrs. Court
San Diego
Calif
Red Sox Pull Ahead In MLB Title Race After Brawl
Thurman Munson and Carlton Fisk fought after a home plate collision in Fenway Park as the Red Sox beat the Yankees 5-4, snapping New York’s hold on first place in the AL East. Mario Guerrero drove in the winning run in the ninth. Orioles rise to first with 4-2 win over Indians.
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Associated Press
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Steve Busby
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Rollie Fingers
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Minnesota
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Wise lifts Cardinals as Expos fall in twin bill
Rick Wise fired a five hit 2-0 win in the second game of a twilight doubleheader to lift the St. Louis Cardinals toward the NL East lead. Philadelphia’s Wayne Twitchell and Tom Seaver also shined in a slate of NL games, with the Mets and Phillies posting shutouts and Braves, Astros, Padres winning in tight finishes.
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Associated Press
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Steve Carlton
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Philadelphia
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Twitchell
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Blues win series opener on Bartlett one hit gem
Bobby Bartlett pitched a four hit complete game to lead the Memphis Blues past the San Antonio Brewers 14 to 0 in the Texas League opener. Bob Grossman allowed six hits with 11 strikeouts for the Brewers. Arkansas lost to Midland while Amarillo fell at Shreveport as El Paso and Alexandria split.
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San Antonio
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Hope High School Football Players to Report for Physicals
Gaylord Solomon Hope High School head football coach says all senior and ninth grade players must report to the Hope High School gym on Monday August 6 at 7 p.m. for physical examinations.
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Gaylord Solomon
Hope High School
Solunar Periods Guide From Knight Tables
The schedule of Solunar Periods printed here is taken from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES. Plan your days to fish in good territory or hunt in good cover during these times to find the best sport each day offers.
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Richard Alden Knight
Blackout Hearings Explore Pay TV Network Prospects
Washington learned that a national pay television network could raise enough money to buy all seven sports shows now blacked out on home screens. Industry executives John A. Schaeder and Everett E. Erlick stated a network could form quickly unless Congress blocks unpriced cable TV blackouts of sold out events.
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Almertcat Broadcasting Co
Yankee tryout ruse reveals Bouton in disguise as Lawson
Jim Bouton posed as Andy Lawson to infiltrate the New York Yankees mid season tryout. He pitched in Yankee Stadium under a fake name while filming a television segment, fooling officials who believed Lawson was a genuine prospect.
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Oilers Jets Exhibition Clash Opens Friday at Astrodomie
Houston Oilers host New York Jets Friday in the Astrodome in a favored pre season tuneup as Sid Gillman rebuilds via 19 trades. The Jets game is one of three NFL exhibitions that night with Dallas LA and Detroit Washington also clocking in.
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Associated Press
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Palmer Finds Role as Sentimental Favorite in Westchester
Arnold Palmer, seen as an over the hill veteran, enters the Westchester Golf Classic with putter woes improving and potential to influence the $250000 event. Tom Weiskopf and Jack Nicklaus are the favorites, with Weiskopf boasting a Britain and Canada title run and five top finishes in eight events.
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Westchester
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Baseball Standings and Results Across Leagues
Hope and Star lists American League and National League standings by team with win loss records and percentages. Wednesday results show Baltimore over Cleveland Boston over New York Detroit over Milwaukee KC over Chicago Oakland over Minnesota California over Texas. Thursday matchups and Friday schedules follow.
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