Connors poised for massive payday in Newcombe showdown
Las Vegas AP reports Jimmy Connors could top $500,000 more for his next match with John Newcombe while Jeff Wander already has $200,000 after beating Rod Laver. CBS and hotel sponsorship push total to over $1 million, making it the richest tennis matchup to date. Davis Cup implications loom as changes are discussed.
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Jack Stevenson
Las Vegas
Nev
Jimmy Connors
Jeff Wander
Belleville Ill
Rod Laver
John Newcombe
Connors
CBS
United States
Stanley Mattess
Joseph Carrico
Chicago
College heads seek special cost session
The NCAA moves to draft economy legislation after delegates proposed sweeping cuts. Targets include eliminating full time recruiters, capping contacts with prospects, and slashing scholarships across all sports. A special mid summer convention could enact rules before the next year.
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Hal Bock
Kansas City
National Collegiate Athletic Association
PGA to build 100 million complex in Martin County
The PGA plans a 4 000 acre development in Martin County Florida featuring three golf courses a headquarters library museum and Hall of Fame with 12 000 to 15 000 single family homes. Completion targeted for 1977. relocation from Palm Beach Gardens follows a lease dispute with John D. MacArthur. The project requires rezoning approval from county officials.
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Palm Beach
Fla
Professional Golfers Association
Martin County
PGA
Henry Poe
Poe
Palm Beach Gardens
John D. MacArthur
Development Corporation
Middletown Freshman High wins Richmond Junior High Invitational
Pete McCartt set a meet and school record in the mile with a 4 47 8 time as Middletown Freshman High captured its fifth victory in the Richmond Junior High Invitational. Freshman athletes also won events including Rick Hinders in the 100 yard dash Beaver Hondul in the half mile Joe McMonigle in the shot put and Jay Day in the high jump.
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Richmond
Ind
Pete McCartt
Middletown
McCartt
Rick Hinders
Beaver ‘Hondul
Joe ‘McMonigle
Jay Day
Bullets Rally To Rout Braves And Sweep Series
Washington Bullets pounced early and never trailed, beating Buffalo 115 to 96 to clinch the Eastern Conference semifinal series in seven games. Coach K.C. Jones said Washington planned to run to seize control early as they advanced toward the conference finals.
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Landover
Washington Bullets
Bullets
Buffalo
Braves
Washington
Boston
Chicago
Golden State
Jack Ramsay
K.C. Jones
Jones
Luck differs for 2 Browns in ABA semifinals
In Denver Larry Brown led Denver to a 126-109 win over Indiana and a 2-2 series tie. In St Louis Hubie Brown praised Spirits of St Louis after a 103-97 victory over his Kentucky Colonels. Freddie Lewis had 32 points and 12 rebounds for Spirits.
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Associated Press
Brown
American Basketball Association
Denver
Larry Brown
Indiana
St. Louis
Kentucky
Hubie’ Brown
Spirits of
Colonels
Nuggets
Freddie Lewis
Aeros Blunt Offense to Take 1-0 Series Lead
Houston Aeros slowed San Diego center Andre Lacroix by smothering his wingers and blanked the Mariners 4-0 to seize a 1-0 edge in the WHA semifinal series.
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SAN Diego
Houston Aeros
Andre Lacroix
Lacroix
World Hockey Association
San Diego Mariners
Aeros
Houston
Mariners
Massengale gets his game in gear
Rik Massengale has shot 134 through 36 holes to lead the Tallahassee Open by two strokes at Killearn Golf and Country Club. He followed a 67 with a second straight 67 as John Toepel and three others chase, while Massengale explains his comeback and recent earnings this year.
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Tallahassee
Fila
Rik Massengale
Massengale
Killearn Golf and Country Club
John Toepel
Bobby Mitchell
Ralph Johnston
Steve Melnyk
Bob Shaw
Bert Yancey
Spike Kelley
Lebanon Raceway Results Highlight Fast Times and Payouts
Race by race results list winners and payouts led by Pace Marimekka at 3.60 and the daily double (7-2) at 90.40. Corridors show multiple races with times, placings, and extensive entries including Chief Rhythm, Arson Carlith, Justly Stone, Clovereat Jim, Speed Darnley, and Jada Lang with varied payoffs.
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Marimekka
Henson Chas
I'll Tell
X.pert Larry
Rich Way
Vws
Chief Rhythm
Mr Royalty
Miss Delaware Nite
Pace
Spring Abbe
Sunrise Lynn
Bondville
Arson Carlith
Maedean Frisco
Cheslind
Justly Stone
Young Blue
Art's Playboy
Clovereat Jim
D.D. Lang
Ee K
Speed Darnley
Chief Dean
Bewanka
Jada Lang
Nible Silrook
Action
Rudy Adion
Miracle June Bug
Gold Susie
Perfecta
Wisconsin’s Bill Marek Tops Big Ten Scoring with 15 Touchdowns
Junior Bill Marek of Wisconsin led the Big Ten in scoring last season with 15 touchdowns totaling 90 points. He topped league charts in rushing and receiving contributions, helping his team secure key victories.
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Bill Marek
Wisconsin
Big Ten
Racing switches to night format at Tri-County Speedway
The Tri-County Speedway in West Chester begins night races tonight with Joe Ruttman of Dearborn leading the late model standings on 88 points, ahead of defending champion Don Gregory by 10. Hobby stock leader Butch Majors has 73, just one point ahead of Dave Adams on 72, with two points separating them.
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Tri-County Speedway
West Chester
Dearborn
Mich
Joe Ruttman
Ruttman
Don Gregory
Butch Majors
Dave Adams
Adams
Edgewater Raceway Park
Cleves
Tommy Ivo
Shirley
Cha Cha"’ Muldowney
Bob Perry
Tommy Maras
Kil-Kare
Xenia
Kildare Speedway
Carl Poole
Springfield
American Motorcycle Association
Clark County Fairgrounds
Islanders Aim to Break 0-3 Comeback Curse in Decisive Game
The New York Islanders travel to Pittsburgh to face the Penguins in Game Seven with a chance to become the first NHL club in 33 years to win a series after trailing 0-3. The 1942 Maple Leafs were the last to do it.
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Pittsburgh
New York Islanders
Pittsburgh Penguins
Islanders
Penguins
Toronto Maple Leafs
Buffalo
Montreal
Chicago
Vancouver
Sabres
Canadiens
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Aeros Take
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Bob Charles
Pete Brown
Randy Erskine
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K. Spencer
M. Robinson
M. Shockey
A. Silar
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M. Eisele
M. Howard
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S. Bowden
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