United States Downs Chile for Zone Title in Davis Cup
U S Davis Cup team defeats Chile in North Little Rock to clinch the American Zone finals and a 3-0 lead. Stan Smith and Erik van Dillen win decisive sets after a marathon first two sets 9-7 and 39-37. The match spurs debate on tie breakers and demands for stamina.
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Romania
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Spahn Hall of Fame speech marked by family medical emergency
Warren Spahn delivered his Hall of Fame induction speech as his brother in law Les Curran collapsed from exhaustion. Doctors treated him and he was reported in satisfactory condition as Spahn resumed speaking. Also honored were Monte Irvin George Highpockets Kelley Mickey Welch and Billy Evans while Roberto Clemente was represented by his widow Vera Clemente. The Texas Rangers defeated the Pirates 6-5 in an exhibition after the ceremonies.
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Tolhull back to lead TCU in Southwest Conference
Billy Tolhill, fresh from a near fatal crash, returns to lead Texas Christian University football as he vows the team will not finish last in the Southwest Conference this fall. He walks on crutches, plans staff meetings, film study, and an opener Sept. 22 against Texas Arlington.
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Nicklaus eyes change as PGA Championship looms
Nicklaus, with 13 majors and four wins this season, hopes a strong performance at Canterbury Country Club can salvage a disappointing year. He trails Weiskopf in form and is not the overwhelming favorite, as Weiskopf rises to challenge the longtime great. The 72-hole National Championship starts Thursday as Nicklaus seeks a major rebound.
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Tigers climb to top in wild 10th inning win
The Detroit Tigers toppled the New York Yankees 6-4 in 10 innings after a late rally and a winning run scored on Yankee errors. The Mets beat the Cardinals 10-3, Astros edged Reds 5-4, Expos topped Cubs 7-3, and Dodgers beat Padres 2-0 as pennant races tighten. Orioles fall from first to second as Moret wins for Boston. Indians top White Sox 7-3.
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Court predicts King will beat Riggs in clash
Margaret Court, after a Nashville Pro Tennis Tournament win, predicted Billie Jean King will defeat Bobby Riggs on September 20. Court said she would beat Riggs again, noting less press pressure for King. Court came from behind to beat Julie Anthony 4-6 7-6 6-3, saving two match points and reaching the final set surge.
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NCAA splits to three divisions
NCAA votes to create three autonomous divisions at a special convention, allowing major schools, mid-level colleges, and smaller schools to largely run their own legislative matters. About 245 big schools will be in Division I, 200 in Division II, and 225 in Division III, with overall membership retaining veto power by two-thirds.
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49ers Stop Browns In Goal Line Stand Exibition
San Francisco coach Dick Nolan praised defensive goal line work after the 49ers held the Browns on two second down plays near the goal line and beat Cleveland 27 to 16 in an NFL exhibition in Cleveland Stadium. Frank Nunley forced a Leroy Kelly two yard loss and the 49ers forced three Browns fumbles.
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Baseball Standings and Schedules From Hope Star
The Hope Star lists major league standings and Wednesday games. Houston visits Pittsburgh with Wilson against Briles while New York faces Los Angeles and Chicago meets Cincinnati. Montreal tangles with San Francisco, and St Louis plays Atlanta in the set. Conference notes show Detroit leading the American League East with Baltimore and Boston chasing, while Minnesota and Kansas City contend in the West.
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Solunar Tables Plan for Daily Fishing and Hunting
Solunar Periods from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES guide readers to plan days around peak wildlife activity. The notice urges anglers to fish in good territory and hunters to seek rich cover during favorable times each day.
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