Bjorn Borg Emerges As Wimbledon Contender In Boycott Era
Bjorn Borg, Sweden's rising tennis star, seeded No. 6 at Wimbledon amid a player boycott. He opened with a straightsets win over Premisi Lall of India, showcasing speed, power, and calm under pressure. Borg credits hockey and table tennis background, plus coach Lennart Bergelin, for his toughness and future potential.
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Lennart Bergelin
Wimbledon Start Very Successful
Taylor seeded No. 3 defeated Jean Louis Haillet 6-2 6-3 6-3 on center court as Wimbledon opened. Nastase entertained with his lively, agile play racing the grass court and taunting the crowd after points.
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Fezler Seeks Breakthrough After Late Collapse
Forrest Fezler, 23, San Jose, California, vows to shake his tour jinx by building a 20 stroke three round lead. He blames recent Akron and Inverrary collapses as he heads to the Western Open with new clubs and a rest, aiming for victory and fame.
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Hillcrest Ladies Invitational Set to Defend Title
Hillcrest County Club hosts the annual Hillcrest Ladies Invitational Partnership with a 4 10 a.m. shotgun start for an 18 hole event. Jeanie Latham Lane Foster defends her title against a field including JoAnne Batson Kima Arnett Miller and many others listed in the readible entries.
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Hillcrest County Club
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Wight
Pat Comerford
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Miller
Kay Renner
sharon H@gees
Kebe Kenney
Trina
Terr
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Ann Clough
Helen McDaniel
Iva Lee
Akopelore
Merle Oryant
Boniia U
Betty Mickey
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Fetty
Mowghs Novo Patti Martin
Greta Bgerner
Ruby Payne
Hess Curry
Helen Barney
Blo Meunnre Verdeti
Mary Beth Hoffmann
Reva Turbs
Seva Abelle
Dot Cawley
Mary
McCord
Jamie Ch Ftenhay
Pat Bradley
Janet Mudgie
Betts Rushing
Nita LeMace
Jean Averitt
Bute Reynatds
Madene Johnston
Natalie Unfred
Noott
Marie Rauff Bers Lucas
Wanda Rattehobbe
Juantte Gregor Newt Blakney
Martia Messlever
Freda Townes
Venta
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Tsahbet Iamwer
Minnie Blewart
Barbara Martin
Pinty
Caroline Reis
Kay Davidson
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Maxine Galey
Sandie Duboise
Arta Loudersmilkve Remsey
NFL considers drug deterrence proposals amid testing debate
The NFL owners' meeting faces proposals to deter drug use including a league medical office and team drug dispensation reporting. A key suggestion from Congress would require urine testing, drawing opposition from the NEI Players Association and ongoing talks between Rozelle and players.
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NHL veto stalls Finley Seals move to Indianapolis
The NHL rejected Charles Finley’s bid to relocate the California Golden Seals from Oakland to Indianapolis by a 13 to 2 vote. Finley, who also owns the Oakland Athletics, hints at selling or relocating while league talks with Finley for a resale purchase continue.
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Top Male Netters Enter JFK Meet
The Kennedy Pro Celebrity Tennis Tournament at Forest Hills on Aug 25 will feature Stan Smith and other top men’s players including Erik Van Dillen Arthur Ashe Rod Laver Pancho Gonzales Tom Okker Roscoe Tanner and Brian Gottfried. Women’s field not announced due to concurrent events. Last year’s event raised 100000 with 60000 to RFK Memorial Foundation.
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Raiders Sign Ace Miler Mark Freeman and Pole Vault Hope Casey Sanford
Texas Tech inks Portales miler Mark Freeman and Arlington Heights pole vaulter Casey Sanford. Freeman, state mile and medley relay champion, posted a 4:15.5 best, 4:21.4 state mile, and was undefeated in 1973 cross country in New Mexico. Sanford joins three other state champions headed to Tech under Vernon Hilliard.
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Bruce Williams
Monterey
Bryant Huckaby
Midland Lee
Mark
Yankees land Sam McDowell to boost starting rotation
New York buys left hander Sam McDowell and Pat Dobson from the National League, sparking a renewed belief in a deep rotation. McDowell, 30, has gone 2-0 as a starter for the Yankees after a Giants stint, noting love of heat and readiness to finish games.
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Nathey
Secretariat
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Cleveland
Baltimore Colts Acquire Elmer Collett From 49ers
The Baltimore Colts obtained off ensive guard Elmer Collett from the San Francisco 49ers in exchange for an undisclosed draft choice. In his sixth season Collett started as a rookie in 1967, made the Pro Bowl two years later, and has spent the last three years as a reserve lineman. He is 6 foot 4 and 240 pounds, 28, and a graduate of San Francisco State.
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