Kraft narrowly misses claim in National Qualifier shocker
Kathy Kraft of Tulsa and Vanderbilt math major loses later decision after her opponent Rachel Giscafre of Argentina extends a handshake, prompting Kraft to wonder if she had won. The match occurred yesterday in the National Qualifier Tournament, leaving Kraft stunned by the unusual postmatch scene.
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Rachel Giscafre
Argentina
Miss Kraft
Vanderbilt University
Tulsa
Oklo
Kraft Escapes in Three Sets to Reach National Clay Courts
Miss Kraft rallied from a tight start to beat Miss Giscafre 2 6 7 5 6 3 and reach the National Clay Courts Championships in Indianapolis. She trailed early after a disputed call but dominated the final two sets to claim the berth.
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Miss Kraft
Miss Giscafre
Miss Kraft Qualifies For Nationals In Indy Ambition Rise
Miss Kraft and two other outsiders earned spots in next week's clay court nationals after indoor qualifiers amid rain stopping play yesterday. Natalie Fuchs Janet Metcalf and others advanced by defeating international and U S opponents as matches win them $1 000 prize and a shot at Virginia Slims Satellite. Finals planned early Wednesday with clinics at public courses funded by the Todd Memorial Fund.
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Paris
France
Janet Metcalf
Los Angeles
Miss Fuchs
Birgitta Lindstrom
Helsinki
Finland
Miss Metcalf
U.S
Kathy Blake
Washington
Court’s Comeback Wins Western Tennis Championship Title
Evonne Goolagong congratulates Margaret Court after Court defeats Goolagong in three sets to win the 85th Western Championships in Cincinnati. Court, returning after a 13 month layoff, recovered from 3-5 in the final set to prevail 7-5 and team with Goolagong to win the doubles. American Jimmy Connors and Guillermo Vilas also win titles.
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Evonne Goolagong
Margaret Court
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Mrs. Court
PGA Puts Player Back In Big Three
Gary Player, the South African golf star, captured the PGA national championship and $45,000 prize to reestablish his status among golf’s Big Three. The win comes after a Greensboro Open slip in which he was disqualified for not signing a scorecard, ending a recent slump and restoring his prestige.
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Mich
Gary Player
Player
Professional Golf Association
Aaron Balks at Ruth Record While Hitting Two Homers
Cincinnati AP Hank Aaron dismissed significance of breaking Babe Ruth single club home run mark at 714 to tie 715 to beat, after hitting Nos. 660 and 661 in a 4-3 win over the Reds. He blamed a dry spell and heat, saying cooler weather helped.
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Popping Proves Hill Problem In Baseball Doubleheader
Yankees sweep Milwaukee 3-0 and 6-4 as Sparky Lyle recovers from a back scare and records his 24th save. Detroit salvages a 1-2-1 1/2 game split with Cleveland after rain delays and key homers by Horton, Stanley, Moses, and Chamb Lesson.
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Associated Press
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New York Yankees
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Cleveland Indians
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Willie Horton
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Lyle
Yankees
Gordon To Hold Scout Clinic At Middietown High
Jack Gordon coach at Middietown Hitch will hold a football clinic Tuesday night at the high school starting at 8 pm. Invited are freshman coaches and middle school coaches feeding the Middies. The agenda includes scouting techniques.
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Middietown Hitch
Braves End Seven-Game Slide Behind Hank Aaron Power
Braves manager Lumen Harris praised the breakthrough win ending a seven game skid, noting Hank Aaron’s power as Reds pitcher Don Gattets failed to retire him in the tenth. Pete Rose complimented Aaron as a “sweet swinger” while debating a second homer’s chances and the record.
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Harris
Don Gattets
Pete Rose
Aaron
Rose
Niekro tosses 10 innings to Even Braves Reds tilt
Phil Niekro improved to 10 10 with a complete game as Atlanta beat Cincinnati 6 3. Aaron and Garr hit two homers for the Braves while Perez doubled for the Reds who led 3 0 before the visitors rallied in the first.
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Reds
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Aaron
Ralph Garr
Garr
Tony Perez
Unknown Fan Holds Winning Big L Jackpot Ticket
An unidentified harness racing fan at Louisville Downs held a winning ticket worth 9068 dollars for the record Big L double perfecto in Saturday night’s program attended by 4022 fans. Officials say the uncashed ticket is for the first two finishers in two races in exact order, lifting the record from 8518 dollars.
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Louisville Downs
Jamieson Falls Short at Western Open Despite Lead
The chrubic Jamieson bogeyed the last three holes to card a 70 and finish four rounds at 213, two behind leader Player. Tommy Aaron posted 71 to tie Jamieson for second as both earned 20,850 of the 225,000 purse. Sam Snead, now 60, remains a key figure in the event.
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Jamieson
Player
Tommy Aaron
Sam Snead
National League Baseball Scores and Schedules
National League results show St Louis defeating Philadelphia 6 to 0 and New York winning 12 to 2 over Chicago. Atlanta beat Cincinnati 4-3, Pittsburgh 3-7 at Montreal, Los Angeles 6 to San Diego 0, Houston 7-2 over San Francisco, and Montreal hosting Chicago. Upcoming games list pitchers Seaver Gibson Nolan and matchups.
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Baseball Scores and Schedule From Monday League Games
Results show American League Baltimore routed Boston 11 to 2 while Chicago won 10 to 7, Texas and New York split in a doubleheader with 1-1 and 3-6 final scores, California defeated Kansas City 4-3, and Cleveland lost 2-5 to Detroit. Monday’s slate lists Texas at Minnesota with Paul versus Perry and Cleveland at Boston with Hilgendorf versus Siebert, Baltimore at Milwaukee, Oakland at Kansas City, plus remaining games.
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Player Seizes Early Lead Amidst Tight Openers
Player bogeyed the No 3 and 4 holes to move one over and open the door for Casper Heard Brewer Rodgers Sanders Floyd and Jamieson to challenge for the lead. Jamieson, a Kalamazoo native now in Moline Illinois, stood apart as others faded while Player collected six straight pars.
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Senior Bowling Tourney Slated
Deadline for entry in the Senior Citizen Bowling League Tournament is Friday. The event on Monday Aug 14 runs 10 am to 4 pm at Sports Bowl for all southwest Ohio seniors. Teams must have four bowlers, $2 per person or $8 per team, with applications at the Senior Citizen Center. A buffet supper and entertainment follow at 6:30 pm for participants.
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Senior Citizen Center
Laver Favored In Cleveland Classic Opener
The 50 000 Cleveland Classic begins at Public Hall with Rod Laver as the top draw. Bob Lutz who won the U S Professional Singles title isn t scheduled for the opening round. Byes go to Arthur Ashe Ken Rosewall and Tony Roche. Laver expected to face Phil Dent in the night session around 7 30 p m with a 10 000 prize for the winner.
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United States Opens Davis Cup Semifinal Push in Spain
The U S team led by Stan Smith and Harold Solomon faces Spain as Solomon, 19, pins hoped-on Gimeno in the first singles with Smith and Gilbert to follow. U S already leads 2-1 after a Sunday doubles win, as Romanian pair Tiriac and Nastase beat Australia in Bucharest.
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