Americans Sweep Open for First Time Since 1955
At Forest Hills the 1971 U.S. Open crowned two American veterans Stan Smith and Billie Jean King as champions, first all American titles since 1955. Smith, 24, beat Jan Kodes 3-6 6-3 7-6 to take the men's crown, while King defeated Rosemary Casals 6-4 7-6 for her second women’s title. Evert, the teen Cinderella, exited in the semifinals as the crowd favorite.
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Forest Hills
N.Y
Darling
Stan Smith
Pasadena
Calif
Jan Kodes
Czechoslovakia
Billie Jean King
Long Beach
Rosemary Casals
San Francisco
Tony Trabert
Doris Hart
Mrs. King
Smith
Ft. McNair
Jan
Miss Casals
Rosie
Chissie
Chris Evert
Fort Lauderdale, Fla
Wimbledon
Australia
Europe
Asia
Africa
South American
League Leaders headlines from 1970s baseball gaps
American League leaders include opponents Oliva Minty Murcer 224 runs, Nagging hits by Kinsman Patek Blair Carew and Cash. National League leaders show Torre Beckert Brock Stargell Stargell 196 hits 299, Stargell 49 home runs and Seaver 252 strikeouts. Pitching stands McNally Dobson and Seaver.
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Oliva
Minty
Amy Murcer
Butord
Oly Murcer
N.Y
Mint
Bando
Oak
Tovar
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Smith
Bost
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Blair
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Carew
Cash
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Houst
M. Brock
Shook
Treples—Montiger
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Davis
Seaver
Jenkins
Tennis Stars Call for Grassless Courts in Big Championships
Czech star Jan Kodes and players including Stan Smith Billie Jean King oppose grass saying it creates unfair bounces and favors luck. Talbert predicts a move toward artificial surfaces for major events, though West Side Tennis Club resists replacing 23 grass courts.
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Forest Hills
California
Kodes
William F. Talbert
West Side Tennis Club
Gene Scott
Talbert
Davis Leads Rushers as New Faces Dominate Big Eight
Kansas City AP report highlights fresh and veteran stars in Big Eight football opening games. Colorado sophomore Charlie Davis tops rushing with 174 yards on 20 carries, Nebraska transfer Gary Dixon scores 18 points on three touchdowns, while Oklahoma State veterans Tony Pounds and Dick Graham lead in passing and receiving. Graham returns five punts for 95 yards and an 81 yard TD. Missouri’s Mike Fink and Kansas State’s Joe Brandt lead kickoff and punt metrics.
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Commissioner's Office
Charlie Davis
Colorado
Nebraska
Gary Dixon
Oklahoma State
Cowboy
Tony Pounds
OSU
Dick Graham
Graham
Davis
John Stearns
Missouri
Mike Fink
Kansas State
Joe Brandt
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