United States wins Wightman Cup against Britain 6-2
In London the United States clinched the Wightman Cup, defeating Britain 6-2 as Chris Evert secured the deciding win over Sue Barker 2-6 6-2 6-2. In Stockholm, Britain’s Cox upset Spanish favorite Orantes 4-6 7-5 7-4 to win the Stockholm Open prize of $150,000.
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Tigers Favored To Repeat In Big Eight Basketball
Kansas City AP reports Missouri with Willie Smith gone is favored to win a second straight Big Eight title. Norm Stewart transitions guards, Stan Ray centers, and Kim Anderson returns with James Clabon. Kansas State, Kansas, Oklahoma, and others loom as challengers.
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Bucks Coach Lays Bare Resolve After Season Slump
Milwaukee Bucks coach Larry Costello expressed resolve after a 104 83 defeat to the Detroit Pistons, saying the team must play harder in a league of tough competition. Detroit extended its win streak to six, while Cleveland beat Los Angeles and Seattle topped Indiana in other NBA action.
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Football Colonels Honored At MMA Fall Banquet
Missouri Military Academy honors its football squad as state champions at the fall banquet. Major David Steinmetz awarded 32 varsity and 11 provisional letters, lauding defense and team unity after a 6-4 season and a 47-0 win over Kemper. Captains Nedblake Pristo Wrage named tri-captains. Len Japp Plaque winners were Wrage and Mannini.
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Chuck Peyton
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