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Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1977

Page

19

Red Rock All-Star Battle height versus speed tipped to thrill

The sixth annual Red Rock All-Star basketball game at Western High School features Sunrise speed against Sunset height in a showdown between Rancho and Chaparral squads. Starters include Ray Watson and Mike Avance for Sunrise, Edgar Wickliffe and Russell Hafen for Sunset, with Ricky Williams notable on home court and Williams facing tall opposition in a high stakes prep rivalry.

SUN Red Rock Western High School Rancho Joe Stein Chaparral Lloyd Booth Wits Rams Stein Sunrise Booth Sunset Ricky Williams Las Vegas Ray Watson Robert Cobb Mike Slocum Mike Avance Clark Edgar Wickliffe Russell Hafen Brad Hardisty Johnny Thompson Larry Scott Chargers Warriors Williams Nick Eyre Reggie Sellers Eldorado Greg Hughes Virgin Valley Craig Stoker Boulder City Guillermo Corella Vo-Tech Vernon Curtis Sonny Maxwell Eddie Oscar Oscar

Purtzer Sparks Open bid with back-to-back 69s at Southern Hills

Tom Purtzer, a 25-year-old from Des Moines now in Phoenix, shoots two consecutive 69s to lead the U S Open at halfway. He blends golf with a calm life including his wife Jacqueline and drives through Arizona’s White Mountains. He jokes about pressure as he chases his first major victory, after an LA Open win and limited tournament activity.

Tulsa Okla Sam Hill Tom Purtzer Southern Hills Des Moines Iowa Phoenix Purtzer Jacqueline White Mountains Arizona Hogans Nelsons Arizona State University Los Angeles Charlotte N.C Hogan Nelson

King and Evert Lead U S Into Federation Cup Finals

The United States, seeking a sixth Federation Cup title, defeated South Africa 3 4 0 in Eastbourne led by Billie Jean King who beat Greer Stevens 6 2 6 0 and Chris Evert 6 1 6 1. Evert and Rosie Casals then won a decisive doubles match 6 0 3 6 9 7 despite a tough three set battle. The Americans advance to face Britain or Australia in the final.

Eastbourne England UPI Billie Jean King Chris Evert South Africa Philadelphia Greer Stevens Brigitte Cuypers Evert Rosie Casals Linky Boshoff Ilana Kloss Casal U.S Britain Australia King Stevens

Kingman Asks Mets To Consider Signing Him

New York slugger Dave Kingman asked the Mets to consider him if he is a free agent in the fall. GM Joe McDonald confirmed the request as the team traded Kingman to the Padres amid a wave of deadline deals.

NEW York UPI New York Mets Dave Kingman Mets Joe McDonald Kingman Grant Tom Seaver Mike Phillips McDonald Dave Padres M. Donald Grant Atlanta Bobby Valentine Paul Siebert Gary Nolan

Quicks Look For Happy Ending To Road String

Las Vegas Quicksilvers seek a win over the San Jose Earthquakes to end a three game road trip skid. New keeper Peter Thomas joins coach Derek Trevis as Las Vegas aims to improve a 9-5 record against a struggling Earthquakes side at Spartan Stadium.

SUN Sports San Jose Calif Las Vegas Quicksilvers San Jose Earthquakes Earthquakes San Jose State Spartan Stadium Las Vegas Seattle Los Angeles Derek Trevis David Bragg Alan Mayer Peter Thomas Trevis San Diego Thomas England The Quicksilvers Gerry Ingram Peter Silvester

Green Leads Open With 67 After Two Rounds

Hubert Green shot 67 to take a one stroke lead at 136 four under par at the UPI Open as heat and pressure mounted at Southern Hills. Terry Diehl and Tom Purtzer followed at 137 and 138 while Gary Player matched Green with 67 to reach 139.

Tulsa Okla UPI Hubert Green Green Terry Diehl Tom Purtzer Purtzer Gary Player Jack Nicklaus Sam Adams Rod Funseth Adams Funseth Muirfield Village Diek Diehl

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