Nastase Racism Sparks Controversy in Hawaii Tennis Clash
Ilie Nastase faces sharp criticism for on court language during the Avis Challenge Cup final with Arthur Ashe. A microphone captured Nastase muttering a racial slur, drawing fresh scrutiny of his behavior amid government tensions and his tumultuous personal life.
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Jones wins 14th by baffling Reds
Randy Jones pitched six strong innings allowing six hits to pace the San Diego Padres to a 3-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds. Jones improved to 14-3 while limiting Pete Rose to two infield grounders and a walk as Rose briefly batted left handed against him.
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Lompoc Pirates Reach Round Two in Santa Maria Tourney
The Lompoc Rockies semipro team beat Santa Maria American Legion 9 to 1 to advance in the 15th annual Santa Maria Indians Baseball Tournament. Dennis Hall to start Friday at Ellis Field against Los Alamos Cowboys. Dan Petry and Jessie Orosco supported the win.
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Mark Haley
Dan Townsend
Kit Hubbard
Townsend
Haley
Leroy Grossini
Cabrillo hosts summer hoop tourney with seven town teams
Cabrillo hosts a two day summer basketball tourney with seven town teams. Friday schedule includes San Marcos versus Arroyo Grande at 3 p.m. Righetti meets Hart at 4 30 p.m. Saddleback plays Rubidoux at 6 p.m. Glendale Hoover faces Cabrillo at 7 30 p.m. Consolation finals are at 4 30 p.m. third place at 6 p.m. and the championship at 7 30 p.m. Admission is free.
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Trevino Withdraws From Greater Milwaukee Open
Lee Trevino pulled out of the ninth annual $130,000 Greater Milwaukee Open due to a back injury after arriving to start the tournament. He had been off tour three weeks and had fired a two under par 70 in the pro-am prelude, calling his back painful and uncertain for play.
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Ali Norton title fight tickets sell $1 million in week
The anticipated in person demand for the September 28 heavyweight title bout between Muhammad Ali and Ken Norton at Yankee Stadium led to a $1 million ticket sale in seven days. Madison Square Garden promoted the event and reported the rush as the garden’s fastest selling period. Ticket prices range from 25 to 200 dollars, with a full house of about 62 000 expected and a gate near 6 million dollars.
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Kapp Denied New Trial In NFL Damage Suit
Former quarterback Joe Kapp had a motion for a new trial and a judgment notwithstanding the jury verdict denied by U.S. District Judge William T. Sweigert. The ruling follows an earlier jury verdict against Kapp in his damage suit against the National Football League.
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Rams General Manager undergoes bypass surgery
Los Angeles Rams general manager Don Klosterman, 46, was reported recuperating after a three hour coronary bypass operation at Daniel Freeman Hospital. Dr. Robert Chesney said the executive was expected to stay in hospital seven to 10 days with full recovery in four to six weeks.
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California Seals move to Cleveland under NHL review
The NHL Board of Governors tentatively approves transferring the California Golden Seals to Cleveland and orders rapid handling of financial terms. The council also studies moving the Kansas City Scouts to Denver if a purchase can be arranged, with dissolution pending.
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Nastase Reaches Wimbledon Final With Easy Win
Ilie Nastase of Romania defeated Raul Ramirez of Mexico 6 2 9 7 6 3 to reach the men's singles final at Wimbledon. The temperamental star entertained the Center Court crowd with artistry and antics as Roscoe Tanner and Bjorn Borg advanced in the other semi. In the women's side Chris Evert defeated Martina Navratilova 6 3 4 6 6 4 to reach the final, and Evonne Goolagong sailed past Virginia Wade 6 1 6 2 to join her.
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Maloney Cleared in Assault Verdict After Hockey Trial
Detroit Red Wings star Dan Maloney was acquitted of assault causing bodily harm to Toronto’s Brian Glennie after an eight to nine hour jury deliberation. The jury explained the verdict citing non condonement of such actions in hockey. The prosecution plans an appeal as Maloney plans to return to play.
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Detroit
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U S Withdraws From Davis Cup After Rule Vote
The United States Tennis Association pulled the nation from all Davis Cup competition after its rule proposal for automatic disqualification of politically motivated withdrawals failed to reach a two thirds majority. The USTA cited political protest tied to apartheid and other factors as reasons for the pullout, with Britain and France indicating they would not participate next year.
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