British Open for 1968 Wimbledon Opens to All Players
The British Lawn Tennis Association voted to make Wimbledon 1968 open to professionals and amateurs. From April 22, 1968, amateurs and pros may compete in British events, risking suspension from the Davis Cup and other majors if the ILTF rejects the plan. John Newcombe and Billie Jean King signaled they would compete.
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British Lawn Tennis Association
Great Britain
International Lawn Tennis Federation
Australia
John Newcombe
Billy Jean King
Long Beach
Calif
Sysonby Handicap heads New York racing finale at Aqueduct
The Sysonby Handicap closes New York racing season at Aqueduct with an eight-horse field racing seven furlongs and a $36,595 winner's share. Bay Meadows Juvenile Championship offers a $60,000-added event drawing thirteen starters and Don B as a prominent favorite. River Buoy features Bill Shoemaker while Royal Fols is ridden by Alvaro Pineda.
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New York
Aqueduct
Bay Meadows
R. Thomas
Speedy Crystal Ball
Sun Gala
Cohoices
Don B
Bill Shoemaker
Braulio Baeza
Alvaro Pineda
Two 10 Rounders Slated Tonight At Madison Square Garden
Luis Rodriguez former welterweight champion and Maurice Cullen British lightweight king were favored in cofeature 10 round bouts at Madison Square Garden. Rodriguez with eight straight wins this year held 9 5 odds over Bennie Briscoe. Cullen makes American debut as a 29 year old Brit near Mike Cruz in betting. GRID MOVE Wichita State coach Jim Johnson quit to take Iowa State post.
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Luis Rodriguez
Maurice Cullen
Madson Square Garden
Rodriguez
Bennie Briscoe
Philadelphia
Miami
Briscoe
Cullen
Mike Cruz
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