17 May 1976
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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1976
Page
21
No. 1 seed Jimmy Connors defeated Ken Rosewall 6 1 6 3 to win the Fifth Annual King Caesars Palace Tennis Classic. Connors earns 30 000 and raises his Caesars purse to 680 000 amid scorching 97 degree heat.
In a lengthy semifinal, Connors defeats Rosewall as Rosewall refutes retirement talk. Connors praises Rosewall and reflects on the match, noting long rallies and a standout backhand drop shot. Connors dominated the week, losing just 27 games, while Rosewall overcame Hewitt Borowiak Panatta and Gottfried to reach the final. The doubles finals also featured Ashe Pasarell and the Alan King Newcombe duo winning pro celebrity honors.
Phoenix led by Westphal Heard and Adams upset Golden State 94 to 86 in Oakland to win the Western Conference 4-3 and advance on to face Boston or Cleveland in the NBA finals. Adams scored 18 with 20 rebounds as Westphal and Heard each had 21 points.
Montreal captures the Stanley Cup in a four game series against Philadelphia as Guy Lafleur scores the go ahead goal and sets up Pete Mahovlich for the final tally. Lafleur's 56 goal season and Dryden's goaltending pace Montreal to a dominant title run led by power play scoring.
Lee Trevino ends a 14 month win drought by capturing the Colonial National Invitation at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth. He edges Mike Morley by one stroke after a pivotal 16th hole birdie aided by a lucky bounce, finishing at seven under 273 as swirling winds tested the field. Morley carded 69 for 274, and Trevino emphasized renewed focus for the majors and U.S. Open.
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