Connors to face Ramirez in Caesars Palace final
No. 1 seed Jimmy Connors upset Bob Hewitt 6 3 7 5 to reach the Alan King Caesars Palace Tennis Classic final against No. 2 seed Raul Ramirez. Ramirez defeated Colin Dibley 6 4 7 6 to set the meeting for the $50 000 prize and $7 000 car.
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Umpire Blanchard Sets Standard After 45 Tennis Years
Longtime tennis official Mike Blanchard, 69, flows into matches with a bass voice and firm control. The veteran umpire has officiated at Wimbledon and Forest Hills and represents Wilson Sporting Goods, detailing the complexities of calls, crowd management, and player conduct amid evolving politics in sport.
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Caesars Palace
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McNair Stewart Give U S First Davis Cup Point
In Buenos Aires the doubles team of Fred McNair and Sherwood Stewart beat Argentina’s Ricardo Cano and Elio Alvarez 6 3 6 4 6 3 to trim the deficit and keep the U S alive. Cano Vilas leads Argentina 2 1 after two singles wins.
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Dick Stockton
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Espadas Retains Fly Title in Merida Mexico
Gary Espadas of Mexico retained his World Boxing Association flyweight title with a 13th round technical knockout of Panamanian Alfonso Lopez in Merida. Espadas rolled up Lopez against the ropes, landing flurries for about ten seconds before the referee stopped the bout. Espadas praised Lopez as a great fighter after the win, noting Lopez's strength as the key factor.
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Picture Quiz Returns in Sundays Las May Sun Feature
The Las May Sun invites readers to name a highlighted sports hero or event from a photo in a weekly Sunday feature. Prizes and reader submissions are promised as part of the nostalgia effort to recall golden figures and moments from sports history.
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Quicksilvers Edge Kicks 1-0 In Quiet Home Win
Las Vegas Quicksilvers defeated the Minnesota Kicks 1-0 at Las Vegas Stadium to remain in the NASL chase. Ingram converted a first half penalty after a defensive miscue, while Alan Mayer held the line with eight saves as Minnesota pressured throughout.
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Trevis
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