Tennis pro era blamed for sport's ills and weak selling
Former Davis Cup captain Billy Talbert criticizes tennis administration and promotion. He cites lack of salesmanship, pro tours over tournaments, amateur stripping by pros, and USLTA politics as roots of decline while urging four day events, clinics, and stronger instruction to revive American tennis.
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Women's Bowling Lead Unchanged in WIBC Tournament
In Memphis AP reports the top ten standings held firm across divisions in the Woman's International Bowling Congress event. Linbrook Bowl of Anaheim stayed first in division one team with 2841 while State Water Heater of Houston led Monday's team score at 2666 without breaking into the top tier. Harriett Meister of Madison posted the best division one singles 610, and Dot Wilkinson of Phoenix tops the high average with 653.
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Palmer Plans Rest Break To Regain Golf Form
Arnold Palmer, fatigued and battling a back cyst, says rest is needed after a difficult Colonial Invitation showing. He will avoid playing for a week, then resume practice ahead of the U S Open at Brookline in late June, hoping a fresh start will restore his top form.
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U S Cagers Face unbeaten Italy for final round spot
In the world basketball championships at Sao Paulo USA, already in the finals, meets Italy after clinching a final-round berth with an 81-51 win over Argentina. Italy also secured finals entry with a 90-82 win against Mexico.
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Wills Takes Final Stab at Dodgers Third Base
Maury Wills, NL MVP last year with 104 stolen bases, returns to third base as the Dodgers shuffle infielders. Manager Walt Alston tests Wills at hot corner while Ike Davis and Dick Tracewski fill in. Dodgers sink ball through left side with Wills at third and Tracewski at short as fielding concerns persist.
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A Salute to the Nation's Hospitals
During National Hospital Week officials honor hospitals and their staffs for serving communities nationwide. The message is shared by WOODMEN ACCIDENT AND LIFE COMPANY, represented at 715 North 17th by contact EL 5-8094.
Lexington Star remembers UK Immortals member John Willim
John Willim 86, University of Kentucky Immortals of 98 football team member, died Monday in a Lexington nursing home after a long illness. He was a starting end on the only Wildcat squad that went undefeated untied and unscored upon.
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U.S. TV Interest in CFL Games Cautious
Vancouver report to CFL general managers notes American networks eye Canadian football but expect only possible not probable coverage. Jake Gaudaur of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats says U.S. TV of CFL games is not imminent.
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Hamilton Tiger- Cats
Upton Wins Pop Boone Trophy as Fightinest Frog
The Worth Press selects Texas Christian high jumper Jacky Upton for the Pop Boone trophy after he repeat as Southwest Conference high jump champion on Saturday.
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